JAKARTA: Fears of an escalation in the conflict between Iran and Israel persist despite claims of a ceasefire between the two countries, with the Indonesian government expediting contingency planning as it finishes its first round of the evacuation of Indonesian nationals from the affected region.

Jakarta. Indonesia’s economy is forecast to only grow 4.5 percent year-on-year in 2025 if Israel doesn’t stop exchanging strikes with Iran, which could lead to soaring oil prices, according to an analyst.

By bno - Jakarta Office As open hostilities once again affect millions in the Middle East, 42 Indonesian citizens have found themselves stranded in Tel Aviv after Israel closed its main international airport.