Khamenei Killing: US Embassy Cancels Visa Appointments In Abuja

Updated March 4, 2026

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 amid rising tensions 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 said.

It added that previous protests had resulted in clashes between demonstrators and Nigerian security forces, and strongly recommended that U.S. citizens in Abuja stay at home.

Escalating Tensions

The warning comes days after reported joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes that allegedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, along with other senior Iranian officials.

In response, Iran reportedly launched missiles targeting U.S. bases in Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, vowing retaliation.

The conflict, now in its fifth day, has continued to intensify.

On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump said it was “too late” for Iran to negotiate, despite indications from Tehran suggesting interest in dialogue.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote that Iran’s air defence systems, military leadership and forces had been significantly weakened, adding that Tehran’s overtures for talks came too late.

Speaking at the White House during a meeting with German politician Friedrich Merz, Trump claimed the strikes had caused extensive damage and suggested Iran had been preparing to attack before the U.S. and Israeli operations.

He also acknowledged concerns about what could follow the killing of Iran’s top leadership, saying the worst-case scenario would be the emergence of a successor “as bad as the previous person.”

Iran Rules Out Talks

Iranian officials, however, rejected any possibility of negotiations with Washington.

Mohammad Mokhber, a senior aide to the late supreme leader, said there was “no basis” for dialogue with the United States, adding that Iran could sustain the conflict for as long as necessary.

Meanwhile, Iran’s state news agency announced plans for a three-day funeral ceremony for Khamenei in Tehran, with burial arrangements set for his hometown of Mashhad.

The embassy’s advisory in Abuja reflects growing concerns about possible spillover effects of the international crisis, as diplomatic missions monitor developments closely.