Prabowo Subianto Considers Withdrawal from Trump's Peace Board Amid Iran War Concerns

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto hinted at a possible withdrawal from U.S. President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' if its actions do not benefit Palestinians, amid mounting tensions linked to the Iran war.

Prabowo, representing the largest Muslim-majority nation, faced domestic criticism for joining the board and contributing troops to a Gaza stabilization force, which emerged under a Trump-mediated ceasefire that ended the two-year Israel-Hamas conflict. A U.S. official highlighted that the volatile security landscape in the Middle East could delay deployments to the U.N.-backed stabilization mission, in which Indonesia remains a key player.

Ongoing talks about the Middle Eastern peace board are paused due to conflict with Iran, with Prabowo reiterating to local Islamic leaders that Indonesia's participation hinges on tangible benefits for both Palestine and national interests. The Indonesian Ulema Council and Nahdlatul Ulama have urged a review of Indonesia's involvement to align with its commitment to Palestinian support and as a mediator for de-escalation in the volatile region.