Hanoi, March 3 -- Vietnamese diplomatic missions in the Gulf have confirmed no Vietnamese casualties or property damage amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East, which observers warn could evolve into a broader regional war.

Speaking to Vietnam News Agency correspondents in the Middle East and North Africa on March 2 (local time), Vietnamese ambassadors to the Gulf said they are closely monitoring developments and have rolled out comprehensive measures to ensure timely and effective citizen protection.

According to the Vietnamese Embassy in Qatar, the Vietnamese community in the country numbers around 500 people. As of 4 pm on March 2 (local time), the embassy had recorded no casualties or property losses among Vietnamese nationa...