Iranian strike kills one worker at Chinese firm in Kuwait

An Iranian strike hit a building belonging to a Chinese company in northern Kuwait on Thursday, July 30, 2026, killing one worker and causing significant structural damage, according to the Kuwaiti military. The attack marks a further escalation in regional tensions and represents a widening of the conflict beyond military targets.

Kuwait's Defense Ministry confirmed the incident, stating that competent authorities responded immediately and launched emergency measures. The ministry's spokesperson said the armed forces remain on high alert to protect the country's sovereignty and the safety of citizens and residents. The identity and nationality of the deceased worker have not been released, and it is unclear if there were additional injuries. The strike occurred amid a series of military exchanges between Iran and the United States across the Middle East.

Separately, Jordan's air defenses intercepted five missiles launched from Iran early Thursday, according to the Jordanian Armed Forces. A spokesperson said there were no reported casualties from those interceptions. These events followed a major wave of U.S. strikes against Iran. The U.S. Central Command stated that over a...