Indonesia Halts Gaza Peace Talks Amid Iran Conflict
Analysis based on 10 articles · First reported Mar 04, 2026 · Last updated Mar 04, 2026
The escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel has led to a surge in oil prices due to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, causing significant disruption to global air transport. This instability creates negative sentiment across global markets, particularly in energy and logistics sectors.
Indonesia has put talks on Donald Trump's Gaza Board of Peace on hold due to the escalating Middle East conflict, which involves an alleged US and Israeli air war against Iran. This conflict has resulted in civilian casualties, global air transport chaos, and surging oil prices due to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono stated that all attention has shifted to the situation in Iran, and President Prabowo Subianto has offered to mediate. Indonesia, a key troop-contributing member to the Board of Peace, is also preparing to deploy 1,000 troops to Gaza as part of a UN-mandated International Stabilization Force. The Indonesian Ulama Council and Nahdlatul Ulama have called for Indonesia to reconsider its involvement in the peace initiative and to press for a halt to the violence.
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