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By JAMIE BULLEN, LIVE COVERAGE EDITOR<\/a> and SAM LAWLEY, NEWS REPORTER<\/a> and OLIVIA CHRISTIE, NEWS REPORTER<\/a> <\/p>\n

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A high-rise building in Dubai<\/a> has caught fire after it was struck by an Iranian drone as authorities work to bring the blaze under control and evacuate the building.<\/p>\n

Authorities shared pictures of the aftermath of the attack on social media which unfolded in the early hours of Thursday local time.<\/p>\n

The strike occurred nearDubai Creek Harbour, which is located around five miles from the airport. On Wednesday, the airport also came under attack from Iranian drones, leaving four people injured.<\/p>\n

No casualties have been reported so far in the strike on the high-rise building and authorities have confirmed all residents are ‘safe’. <\/p>\n

Meanwhile, in Iraq<\/a>a foreign worker has been killed in an Iranian attack on an oil tanker.<\/p>\n

Farhan Al-Fartousi, from Iraq’s General Company for Ports, told state television that searches are underway for the missing with 38 others rescued so far.<\/p>\n

The latest developments come asDonald Trump<\/a>insisted ‘we’re not finished yet’ when he was asked what it will take to bring the war in Iran<\/a>to an end.<\/p>\n

The US President – who is experiencing plummeting approval levels for the war in Iran – promised ‘more of the same’ on Wednesday as the conflict approaches a third week, adding: ‘And we’ll see how that all comes out.’<\/p>\n

This live blog has now closed. Thank you for following our coverage today. For the latest news on the Iran war, visit the Daily Mail homepage.<\/a><\/p>\n

Follow the latest updates on the US-Israel war with Iran<\/span><\/p>\n

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Thank you for following along with us today. Find our latest Iran coverage on the Daily Mail homepage<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dubai authorities share images of the strike on social media <\/h2>\n
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Authorities in Dubai have said that a high-rise building burst into flames after it was directly hit by the drone. <\/p>\n

They said the blaze is now under control and they are working to evacuate the building. No injuries have been reported so far. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Banks evacuate in Dubai and Qatar: Everything you need to know on 12th day of Iran war<\/h2>\n
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Banks in Dubai and Qatar have been evacuated today after Iran threatened to unleash its next strikes on US and Israeli finance hubs.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile Iranian drones have been fired towards Dubai airport leaving four people injured as passengers were forced to rush to shelters.<\/p>\n

It comes as Iran continues to attack its Gulf neighbours in retaliation for the US-Israel war which is now in its 12th day.<\/p>\n

Here are today’s main developments:<\/p>\n