Protestors hold portraits of Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as they gather to protest against the US and Israel attack of Iran and the killing of the Supreme leader in front of Israel Consulate in Istanbul on March 1, 2026. (Photo by Ozan KOSE / AFP)The United States government has issued a security alert to its citizens in Nigeria following escalating hostilities between the US and Iran. In a statement on Monday, the US authorities warned Americans abroad to remain vigilant in the wake of ongoing military operations involving Iran. Department of State Security Updates for US Citizens’ WhatsApp channel for further information. He also called on Iranian citizens to take control of their government once military operations were concluded.

Source: Punch March 02, 2026 17:19 UTC