The United States Embassy in Nigeria has cancelled all visa appointments scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, citing a high potential for protests in Abuja as tensions escalate between the United States and Iran.
In a statement published on its website, the embassy warned of “potential demonstrations” in the Federal Capital Territory and advised American citizens 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 statement read.
“Previous protests by some groups have resulted in violent clashes between the groups and Nigerian security forces. The Embassy strongly recommends that all U.S. citizens in Abuja remain in their residences on Wednesday, March 4.”
The development comes four days after joint US-Israeli airstrikes reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, along with several other senior Iranian officials, prompting swift retaliation from Tehran.
In response, Iran launched multiple missiles targeting U.S. bases in Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, vowing to avenge the deaths of its top leadership figures. The conflict, which began over the weekend, entered its fifth day on Tuesday with no signs of easing.
