The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Kuwait has issued a safety advisory to Nigerian nationals residing in Kuwait and Bahrain, urging them to remain vigilant and adhere strictly to host government directives amid escalating military tensions in the Middle East .
In a circular dated March 1, 2026, the Embassy, which has concurrent accreditation to the Kingdom of Bahrain, advised Nigerians in both countries to stay calm and monitor official announcements from local authorities .
“In view of the prevailing circumstances in the region, the Embassy wishes to advise all Nigerian nationals in both countries to remain vigilant, observe safety guidelines, advisories from the host governments, and remain calm at all times,” the circular stated .
The Embassy further encouraged nationals to keep track of local news and official government communications, noting that it is closely monitoring developments and maintaining contact with community leaders .
To ensure seamless communication, the mission announced the creation of a dedicated mobile and WhatsApp line for inquiries and updates. Nigerians were advised to contact the Embassy via email at nigeriakuwait@yahoo.com or call/WhatsApp +965 9923 8835 . A WhatsApp group link was also shared to enhance community support and coordination .
The advisory comes amid reports that on February 28, the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iranian leadership and military targets in operations reportedly named Operation Epic Fury and Operation Raging Lion . The strikes targeted naval bases, air defence systems, and government facilities in Tehran and other cities, prompting retaliatory missile and drone attacks by Iran on Israel and U.S. military bases across the Middle East .
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was also reported to have moved to close the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route, raising concerns over potential disruptions to global energy supplies . There have also been reports of the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a development that could further destabilise the region .
Separately, the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, had earlier issued a broader advisory to Nigerians in Iran and neighbouring Gulf countries—including Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia—urging extreme vigilance and advising citizens to avoid strategic, military, or government installations that could become flashpoints .
The government also called on parties to the conflict to de-escalate tensions and return to the negotiation table in the interest of global peace .
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