Iranian Strike Kills Worker at Chinese Firm’s Building in Kuwait
DUBAI- An Iranian strike hit a building belonging to a Chinese company in northern Kuwait, killing one worker and causing significant structural damage, Kuwait’s Defense Ministry said on Thursday, as regional tensions continued to spill across Gulf states.
Defense Ministry spokesperson Maj. Gen. Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi said authorities responded immediately after the incident, coordinating with relevant agencies to manage the aftermath and assess the damage.
In a statement, Al-Otaibi said the attack caused the death of one worker and inflicted substantial damage on the building. He did not identify the victim, the company involved or specify the precise location of the strike.
The spokesperson said Kuwait’s armed forces were continuing to take measures to protect the country’s sovereignty, maintain security and stability, and safeguard both citizens and residents.
The latest strike comes amid a broader escalation in the region, with Kuwait, several Gulf states and Jordan reporting Iranian attacks targeting U.S. military assets in recent weeks. Tehran has launched the attacks in retaliation for U.S. military operations, according to the account provided by Kuwaiti authorities.
U.S. military facilities in Kuwait, including Al-Adiri Camp and Ali Al-Salem Air Base, have previously been targeted during the recent exchange of attacks.
Elsewhere in the region, Jordan’s Armed Forces said its air defense systems intercepted five Iranian missiles early on Thursday before they reached their targets. A military spokesperson said there were no reported casualties resulting from the interceptions.
The incidents underscore continuing regional instability as cross-border attacks involving missiles and drones raise concerns about the security of civilian infrastructure, foreign businesses and military installations across the Gulf.
Kuwaiti authorities did not provide further details on the circumstances of the strike or indicate whether additional investigations were underway.
