The United States Embassy in Nigeria has cancelled all visa appointments scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, over security concerns linked to rising tensions between the United States and Iran.
Newsonspot reports that in a statement published on its website, the embassy warned of a “high potential for protests” in Abuja and advised American citizens in the Federal Capital Territory to remain indoors.
“The U.S. Embassy in Abuja informs U.S. citizens that there is a high potential for protests in Abuja tomorrow, March 4, 2026, due to the current conflict with Iran,” the notice stated.
The embassy also referenced previous demonstrations in the capital that reportedly led to violent clashes between protesters and Nigerian security forces. It strongly recommended that all U.S. citizens in Abuja stay in their residences throughout Wednesday.
Rising Global Tensions
The development comes days after joint airstrikes by the United States and Israel reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, along with several senior Iranian officials. The strikes triggered swift retaliation from Tehran.
Iran responded by launching multiple missiles at U.S. military bases in Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, vowing to avenge the deaths of its top leaders. The conflict, which began over the weekend, has continued to intensify with no clear sign of de-escalation as it entered its fifth day.
Trump’s Position on Negotiations
Speaking on the crisis, U.S. President Donald Trump said it was too late for Iran to pursue negotiations, despite signals from Tehran suggesting interest in dialogue.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote that Iran’s military capabilities and leadership had been severely weakened and dismissed calls for talks, stating, “They want to talk. I said ‘Too Late!’”
He later told reporters at the White House, during a meeting with German political leader Friedrich Merz, that the coordinated strikes had caused extensive damage.
Trump also claimed Iran had been preparing to strike before the joint U.S.-Israeli operation, suggesting the action may have preempted a larger attack. His comments appeared to differ from earlier remarks by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who had indicated Israel initiated the conflict.
Iran Rejects Dialogue
Iran, however, ruled out any possibility of negotiations with the United States. Mohammad Mokhber, a senior aide to the late supreme leader, said there was “no basis” for talks, insisting that Iran was prepared to continue the war if necessary.
Meanwhile, Iran announced a three-day state funeral for Khamenei. According to state news agency reports, members of the public would be allowed to pay their respects at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosque in Tehran before his burial in Mashhad, his hometown in northeastern Iran. He was 86 years old at the time of his death.
