Dubai: An Indian national was killed in an Iranian missile and drone attack on Kuwait International Airport, the Indian Embassy confirmed.

The attack came as Gulf hostilities escalated again, with Iran launching missile and drone strikes on targets in Kuwait and Bahrain, while the United States carried out military operations near the Strait of Hormuz.

According to Kuwait's Health Ministry, at least 63 people were injured in the attack, including airport workers and passengers. Kuwaiti authorities said an Iranian drone and missile strike damaged airport facilities and diplomatic missions, killing an Indian and injuring several others.