US Embassy Cancels Abuja Visas as Iran War Sparks Security Fears
Edino Chubiyo Cornelius 
ABUJA, Nigeria – The United States Embassy in Nigeria cancels all visa appointments scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, citing security concerns over possible protests in Abuja linked to escalating hostilities between the United States and Iran.
In a statement published on its website, the embassy warns of “potential demonstrations” in the Federal Capital Territory and advises American citizens to remain indoors.
“The U.S. Embassy strongly recommends that all U.S. citizens in Abuja remain in their residences,” the notice says, referencing previous protests that turned violent.
The warning follows days of intensifying conflict after coordinated U.S.-Israeli airstrikes kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, triggering missile retaliation against U.S. bases in Gulf countries.
U.S. President Donald Trump says it is “too late” for negotiations, claiming Iran’s military leadership and infrastructure are severely degraded. Iran, however, rejects dialogue, insisting it can sustain the war indefinitely.
Iran announces a three-day state funeral for Khamenei in Tehran, with burial planned in Mashhad. The conflict enters its fifth day with no sign of de-escalation, prompting global travel advisories and diplomatic alerts.
The embassy says consular operations will resume once security conditions permit.
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