Indonesian Embassy in Tehran on maximum security alert

St. Petersburg, Russia (ANTARA) - Foreign Minister Sugiono has raised the alert status of the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran, Iran, to level 1 following escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel.

"From the developments over the past two days, the intensity of Israeli attacks has increased, targeting not only the military but also civilians. I decided to increase the alert level at the Tehran Embassy from alert level 2 to alert level 1 in Tehran," he stated in St. Petersburg, Russia, Wednesday, local time.

He noted that around 380 Indonesian citizens are currently in Iran, especially in Tehran.

His side has instructed the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran to conduct a comprehensive assessment regarding the potential evacuation of Indonesian citizens as part of contingency plans to deal with the increasingly unfavorable situation.

He revealed that the ministry has also communicated with Iran's neighboring countries to facilitate cross-border access for evacuating Indonesian citizens if necessary.

"We have communicated with Iran's neighboring countries, requesting easy access if we need to evacuate our citizens if the situation worsens," Sugiono stated.

Since June 13, 2025, Israel has launched large-scale attacks on Iran, targeting nuclear facilities in several Iranian cities and military high command centers.

According to Iranian media, as of Wednesday (June 18), Israeli airstrikes in Tehran and other areas had killed 585 people and injured 1,326 others.

In response to the Israeli attack, the Iranian military launched ballistic missiles at Israel, killing 24 people and injuring 500 others.

Earlier, on June 13, Sugiono condemned the Israeli strikes against Iran, saying they amount to a violation of the law and undermine the foundation of international law.

“We are aware of this, and we condemn the attack,” he stressed.