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This article discusses the challenges facing Indonesia after Iran detained two Indonesian oil tankers (the VLCC Pertamina Pride and the PIS Gamsunoro).
While neighboring states such as Malaysia and Thailand secured priority clearance through the Strait of Hormuz, Indonesia’s maritime assets were left stranded in Iran-blocked waters, undermining Jakarta’s energy security along the way.
The signal has been unambiguous: Tehran does not view Jakarta as a trustworthy partner at a time of war.
