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Iran war updates: Trump threatens ‘much higher level’ attacks if no deal

These were the updates on the US-Israel war on Iran and Israel’s attacks on Lebanon for Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

TOPSHOT - A photo illustration taken in Nicosia on May 4, 2026, shows a person in front of a large screen displaying vessel movements in the Strait of Hormuz on a ship-tracking website.

Iran war updates: US says offensive phase over, Tehran won’t control Hormuz

These were the updates on the US-Israel war on Iran and Israel’s attacks on Lebanon for Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 4, 2026. Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Nepal lodges protest against India over long-running border dispute

Nepal complains after India and China agree to resume a religious pilgrimage through a contested Himalayan pass.

Nepal

Russian strikes kill at least eight in Ukraine, drones hit Moscow

Kharkiv and Kherson targeted by missiles, while Russian capital suffers rare hit from drones.

Firefighter using a hose to extinguish a burning car in Ukraine

NATO chief says Europeans have ‘gotten the message’ from Trump on defence

The US president has accused some NATO countries of not doing enough to support the US-Israel war on Iran.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has been friendly with US President Donald Trump [Efekan Akyuz/Reuters]

Iran warns US to stay out of Hormuz after Trump says US will ‘guide’ ships

President Trump says the US will begin ‘Project Freedom’ on Monday to guide stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz.

Tankers anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Qeshm Island, Iran, Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Japan PM says oil crisis having ‘enormous impact’ in Asia Pacific

Sanae Takaichi makes comments during a visit to Australia, where she signs agreements on energy supplies.

Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi speaks during a joint press statement with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

Three penalties awarded but one overturned in Arsenal-Atleti draw – updates

All the updates with post-match coverage, reaction and interviews following our text commentary stream of the first leg.

Referee Danny Makkelie reacts with Koke of Atletico de Madrid after overturning a penalty to Arsenal following a VAR review for a foul by David Hancko of Atletico de Madrid (not pictured) on Eberechi Eze of Arsenal (not pictured) during the UEFA Champions League

PSG beat Bayern 5-4 in wild Champions League semifinal first leg – updates

All the updates as reigning champions PSG beat Bayern in a thrilling Champions League semifinal first leg in Paris.

Paris Saint-Germain's French forward #10 Ousmane Dembele celebrates after scoring his team third goal during the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Bayern Munich at the Parc des Princes in Paris on April 28, 2026. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Israel continues attacks on Lebanon despite extension of ceasefire

Israeli forces killed six Hezbollah fighters in an exchange of fire in the area of Bint Jbeil, southern Lebanon.

Smoke rising in front of buildings in Lebanon