Indonesia's Embassy in Teheran urges Indonesian citizens in Iran to heighten vigilance following a US and Israeli military strike on February 28, 2026. The attack marks the second under President Donald Trump's administration, amid escalating tensions over Iran's nuclear program. The embassy has set up an emergency hotline for consular assistance.
On Saturday, February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched a military strike against Iran, marking the second such action under US President Donald Trump's administration following a similar operation in June 2025. Trump stated that the operation aimed to protect Americans by eliminating threats from Teheran's alleged nuclear weapons development.
Prior to this escalation, Washington and Teheran held three rounds of indirect talks on Iran's nuclear program, mediated by Oman. The first and second rounds took place in Muscat and Geneva earlier in the month, while the third occurred on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in Geneva. Discussions centered on limiting Iran's uranium enrichment levels and stockpile in exchange for sanctions relief.
In response, Indonesia's Embassy in Teheran urged Indonesian citizens (WNI) in Iran to remain calm, take personal security measures with their families, and comply with local authorities' instructions. WNI were asked to provide security updates via the embassy's coordination group. An emergency hotline was provided at +989024668889 for consular assistance. The embassy will continue communicating with WNI communities to monitor developments.
Similarly, the Indonesian Embassy in Riyadh advised WNI in Saudi Arabia to stay calm, monitor official sources, and register at peduliwni.kemlu.go.id. They were urged to prepare important documents like passports and iqama, and to postpone non-essential travel. Riyadh's hotline: +966 569173990 via WhatsApp.
The escalation has disrupted flights. At Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, routes to the Middle East, including to Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Dubai, faced delays or cancellations due to airspace closures, affecting Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Garuda Indonesia flights. Saudia Airlines canceled several international flights for safety reasons, impacting Umrah pilgrims. Passengers are advised to check status via official airline channels.
The situation in the Middle East continues to be monitored by various parties, including Indonesian representatives.
