JAKARTA, March 1, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Iran's embassy in Jakarta said Sunday it welcomed Indonesia's offer to mediate between Washington and Tehran, following US and Israeli strikes against Iran. The Iranian embassy welcomes "the readiness of the President of the Republic of Indonesia to mediate in this conflict", the mission said in a statement. The embassy also "emphasized the importance of taking a firm stance by Indonesian officials in condemning the aggression and crimes of the United States and the Zionist regime of Israel". The confirmation came after the United States and Israel launched waves of air strikes Saturday against targets in Iran, prompting retaliation by the Islamic republic. Trump said Sunday that Washington would hit Iran with "force that has never been seen before" if it retaliated against US and Israeli strikes.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 01, 2026 13:21 UTC