A luxury Dubai hotel has erupted into flames after Iran launched a retaliatory missile blitz across the region in response to US-Israeli strikes on Tehran this morning.
Footage shows blackened smoke billowing into the sky as amber flames roar at the entrance of the Fairmont The Palm in the Palm Jumeirah area.
Dubai authorities have confirmed an incident took place in the Palm Jumeriah area, deploying emergency services to the scene of the inferno.
Another video of the terrifying ordeal - which was filmed from an opposite building - captures the moment the missile made contact with the five-star hotel.
Other videos circulating online show different angles of large smoke plumes billowing into the sky far above the building roof.
City authorities have claimed four have been injured following the incident but Dubai's Media Office has confirmed the fire was now "under control".
The injured have been taken to hospital for treatment.
Throughout the day, explosions have been heard scattered across the region as dramatic tensions escalate across the Middle East.
Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE and Jordan have all been targeted in retaliation to American strikes on Iran, with the Islamic regime taking aim at US bases.
Sharing a video on Truth Social this morning, Donald Trump confirmed a "major combat operation" was underway against the Islamic regime.
He said: "To the members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard, the armed forces and all of the police, I say tonight that you must lay down your weapons and have complete immunity.
"Or in the alternative, face certain death.
"To the great proud people of Iran, I say tonight that the hour of your freedom is at hand. Stay sheltered. Don't leave your home. It's very dangerous outside.
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"Bombs will be dropping everywhere. When we are finished, take over your Government. It will be yours to take. This will be probably your only chance for generations."
Today, Sir Keir Starmer confirmed in an official statement today the UK "played no role in these strikes" but British planes "are in the sky today".
He said: ""The United Kingdom played no role in these strikes, but we have long been clear the regime in Iran is utterly abhorrent.
"They have murdered thousands of their own people, brutally crushed dissent and sought to destabilise the region. Even in the United Kingdom, the Iranian regime poses a direct threat to dissidents and to the Jewish community.
"Over the last year alone, they have backed more than 20 potentially lethal attacks on UK soil. So it is clear they must never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon.
"That remains the primary aim of the United Kingdom and our allies, including the US.
"I condemn Iran's attacks today on partners across the region, many of which are not parties to this conflict. We extend our support and solidarity to them as part of our commitments to the security of our allies in the Middle East."
The UN Security Council has confirmed a meeting of leaders will take place today at 9pm (GMT).
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