Thousands of Nigerian air travellers have been left stranded at various international airports following the escalation of hostilities between the United States, Israel, and Iran. The conflict, which took a violent turn on Saturday, has forced several global carriers—including Qatar Airways, Emirates, Lufthansa, and Air India—to announce mass flight cancellations and the total suspension of operations to Middle Eastern hubs. According to reports, airspaces across Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, and Syria have been shut down after Iran launched retaliatory missile attacks on US military bases in the region. This follows what US President Donald Trump described as “major combat operations” against Iranian strategic sites The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has warned Nigerians residing in Iran, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and the UAE to take immediate precautionary measures. The conflict has sent shockwaves through the international community amid unconfirmed reports suggesting the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed “all indications” show the leader is “no longer with us,” though Tehran has yet to officially confirm the report. Former Nigerian ambassadors have warned that the war will likely trigger a massive spike in global oil prices, with Ambassador Mohammed Mabdul noting that a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could cripple global energy markets. Post navigation Nigerian Man Assassinated in Johannesburg; NUSA Demands Urgent Diplomatic Action Iran-Israel Crisis: US Issues Security Alert To Citizens In Nigeria
