US President Trump ordered the release in February amid renewed public interest; critics claim distraction.
Iran warns US against further strikes in the Strait of Hormuz as series of attacks threatens fragile ceasefire.
US President Trump ordered the release in February amid renewed public interest; critics claim distraction.
Truce will also include swap of 1,000 prisoners of war from each country, US president says.
Latest claims come hours after US and Iran exchanged fire in Strait of Hormuz, threatening ongoing push for ceasefire.
Iran has not formally responded, but officials indicate a large divide remains between the two sides.
ISW says Moscow’s advance is slowing as Ukraine claims Russia’s army suffered more than 35,000 casualties in April.
The pollution spreading across southern Russia exposes environmental collapse under Putin’s system.
A ceasefire between the US and Iran has been in place since April 8. Both sides are yet to agree on a peace deal.
Ruling Labour party has suffered early losses with Reform and Greens gaining in local council elections.
These were the updates on the US-Israel war on Iran and Israel’s attacks on Lebanon for Thursday, May 7, 2026.
