A reported Iranian strike in northern Kuwait has drawn a response from China after a building linked to a Chinese company was hit during the latest regional escalation. Beijing said no Chinese citizens were affected but stressed that attacks on innocent civilians and non-military targets are unacceptable. China also urged all parties to exercise restraint and resolve disputes through dialogue, while its embassy in Kuwait advised Chinese nationals and institutions to strengthen security precautions. The incident has added another layer of complexity to the widening Gulf crisis, raising questions about the risks facing foreign companies and civilians in the region. | Videos

The Chinese embassy in Kuwait said that a Nepalese driver working for a Chinese company has been killed as the United States and Iran returned to tit-for-tat strikes in the region.

An Iranian attack hit a building belonging to a Chinese company in northern Kuwait, killing a worker and inflicting significant damage, the Kuwaiti defense