Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has expressed support for Gulf countries amid the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran.

The president commended the countries for their resilience and restraint in the war.

“Nigeria expresses its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Jordan, in the face of the recent attacks and say that we will always strive for peace and stability across the world,” the president said on Thursday according to a statement by his spokesperson.

“The world needs tranquillity, peace and love. We share that solidarity with all of you in that region,” it added.

President Tinubu made the remarks at the State House in the capital, Abuja, when he received letters of credence from seven ambassadors and two high Commissioners, including those of Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

US and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran on February 28, prompting Iranian retaliatory attacks on Israel and other countries hosting American military assets in the region.

President Donald Trump has extended a ceasefire with Iran to give more time for negotiations, but said the US would maintain a naval blockade of Iranian ports.

Trump's ceasefire extension came hours before it was believed to be set to expire.