Indonesians protest Iran war, pressure president over US ties

In Jakarta, Indonesia, on March 7, 2026, protesters rallied against a potential US-Israeli war on Iran. The demonstrators voiced their opposition to the conflict and criticized the Indonesian government's relationship with the United States. According to Al Jazeera's Barnaby Lo, the protesters specifically denounced their government's ties to the US government. The rally highlights growing concerns within Indonesia regarding international relations and potential involvement in foreign conflicts. The demonstration aimed to pressure the Indonesian president to reconsider the country's alignment with the US.