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• 07 Mar, 2026

Ambassador of the Iran to Nigeria, Gholamreza Mahdavi Raja, has assured that Nigerians currently residing in Iran are safe and that there have been no reported casualties involving them. Speaking during an interview, Raja stated that the Iranian government has not received any information suggesting that Nigerian citizens in the country have been affected by the ongoing tensions in the region. "Nigerians in our country Iran are safe and secure. We've not received any reports of casualties regarding the situation," he said. The ambassador emphasized that the safety of foreigners living in Iran remains a top priority for the government. He also called for calm as hostilities in the region continue to attract global attention. His comments come amid heightened tensions linked to the ongoing crisis involving Israel, the United States, and Iran, which has raised concerns internationally about the safety of civilians and foreign nationals in the affected areas. Raja's reassurance is expected to ease worries among Nigerians with family members or loved ones currently living in Iran, noting that, so far, there have been no confirmed reports of harm involving Nigerian citizens. Source: https://www.informationng.com/2026/03/nigerians-safe-on-our-country-iranian-ambassador-assures-amid-war-with-isreal-u-s.html