JAKARTA (Bernama): Indonesia has offered to facilitate dialogue between the United States (US) and Iran after the collapse of negotiations which has resulted in military escalation in the Middle East.
Indonesia’s Foreign Ministry said in a post on its official social media platforms on Saturday that increasing tensions in the Middle East could disrupt regional stability as well as world peace and security.
"The Government of Indonesia, particularly the President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto expresses his readiness to facilitate dialogue to re-establish a conducive security condition and if agreed by both parties, the President of Indonesia is willing to travel to Tehran to conduct mediation,” the ministry said.
Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply as the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran on Saturday, with Israel describing it as a "pre-emptive strike” against its arch-enemy to eliminate threats.
The strikes followed a significant US military build-up in the region intended to pressure Tehran over its nuclear programme, as well as recent widespread protests.
Indonesia said it deeply regrets the breakdown of negotiations and urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint, prioritising dialogue and diplomacy in resolving their differences.
"Indonesia re-emphasises the importance of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of every country and resolving differences through peaceful means,” it said.
The ministry also advised Indonesian in affected areas to remain calm and vigilant, comply with instructions from local authorities, and maintain in close communication with the nearest Indonesian Embassy. -- Bernama
