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Kuwait International Airport was targeted by drone strikes, resulting in the death of an Indian national and injuries to at least four Bangladeshi citizens, according to the Bangladesh Embassy in Kuwait. The injured Bangladeshis have been hospitalized, and their conditions are being monitored.

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The injured Bangladeshi citizens have been admitted to Farwaniya Hospital and that it is regularly monitoring their condition.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran claimed responsibility for the attack. They stated the strikes were in retaliation for U.S. "self-defense" actions, including strikes on an Iranian oil tanker and Qeshm Island, and targeting U.S. bases in the Gulf. The U.S. had previously announced strikes on Iran in response to missile launches toward Kuwait and Bahrain.

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This escalation has heightened concerns over the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Amidst the tension, the Bangladesh Embassy issued advisories to expatriates. They warned against photographing or recording scenes of drone attacks and interceptions, as such actions are punishable offenses under Kuwaiti law. The embassy also appealed to eligible Bangladeshi expatriates to donate blood urgently due to a shortage at Kuwait's Central Blood Bank.

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The embassy urged everyone to follow Kuwaiti laws and government instructions and refrain from posting such images or videos on social media.