Indonesia’s Prabowo ‘surprised’ by Iran war, says US bombing won’t spark regime change

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by BloombergMarch 15, 2026 at 07:49 AM

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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto expressed surprise regarding the US-Israel war on Iran, questioning its rationality. In an interview, Prabowo stated that Iranian officials expressed reluctance to negotiate with the US due to past experiences. He also cast doubt on the effectiveness of US bombing campaigns in achieving regime change in Iran, suggesting it would require indiscriminate tactics. Prabowo, who has offered to mediate, acknowledged criticism for joining the US President's "Board of Peace," but believes it allows Indonesia to influence a two-state solution. A planned peacekeeping mission to Gaza is currently on hold.

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Palestine 40% Gaza Strip 40% Israel 40% Donald Trump 50% Indonesia ×260% United States ×470% Iran ×380% Prabowo Subianto ×790%

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iran war 90% prabowo subianto 80% regime change 70% us bombing 70% negotiations 60% independent palestine 50% two-state solution 50% peacekeeping troops 50% mediation 40% asymmetrical war 40%

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Iran

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