Indonesian clerics and politicians at a Jakarta press conference condemning US-Israel attack on Iran, with flags, banners, and dramatic imagery.
Indonesian clerics and politicians at a Jakarta press conference condemning US-Israel attack on Iran, with flags, banners, and dramatic imagery.
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Indonesian figures condemn US-Israel attack on Iran

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Indonesia's Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI) issued nine statements on the US and Israel military attack on Iran, including condemnation and calls for peace during Ramadan. Iran's Embassy in Jakarta condemned the strikes as a violation of the UN Charter, while Golkar's Deputy Chairman Idrus Marham called it a threat to world peace that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The joint US and Israel military attack on Iran has drawn condemnation from various Indonesian parties. US President Donald Trump announced a massive and sustained strike to destroy Iran's missiles and navy, according to MUI General Chairman KH Anwar Iskandar's statement on March 1, 2026. The assault targeted civilian sites and vital infrastructure in Tehran and other cities, reportedly killing Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

MUI expressed condolences, condemnation, and calls to preserve the sanctity of Ramadan as a month of mercy. They cited Surah Ali Imran verse 103 to emphasize Muslim unity for peace. Among MUI's nine stances are urges for Indonesia to withdraw from BoP and perform qunut nazilah prayers.

The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Jakarta stated the attack violates Article 2(4) of the UN Charter as aggression against Iran's national sovereignty. They affirmed Iran's legitimate right to respond under Article 51 of the UN Charter and urged the UN Security Council to act immediately. The embassy condemned US and Israel violations of human rights over recent decades and sought support from Indonesia's government and people to denounce the aggression.

Golkar Deputy Chairman Idrus Marham condemned the strike as a dangerous precedent harming humanity, especially during Ramadan. "This attack is not just a military operation. It is an action that wounds universal humanitarian values and threatens the foundation of world peace," he said on March 2, 2026. He highlighted civilian casualties, including children and women, and widespread damage in Tehran forcing thousands to flee. Idrus referenced Golkar Chairman Bahlil Lahadalia's views on respecting sovereignty and pressed Indonesia's government to push for a ceasefire in international forums.

The assault risks escalating conflict in the Middle East, per Idrus, with severe humanitarian impacts.

What people are saying

X users predominantly support MUI's condemnation of the US-Israel attack on Iran that killed Ayatollah Khamenei, viewing it as a violation during Ramadan and a threat to peace. Many urge Indonesia to exit the Board of Peace, criticize the government's mild response, and express solidarity with Iran, while some compare it unfavorably to other nations' stances.

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