Jakarta, March 4 -- President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that Indonesia must be prepared for any eventuality following the escalating conflict in the Middle East involving Iran, the United States (US), and Israel.

Foreign Affairs Minister Sugiono noted that the President highlighted this directive during a discussion with several former presidents, vice presidents, former foreign affairs ministers, and political party leaders at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Tuesday evening.

"The President also conveyed that whatever happens, we must be prepared for any eventuality," he told the press after the meeting.

Amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East, Sugiono affirmed that he has instructed the Indonesian Ambassador in Tehran to ta...