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5 min readThis NPR News Now broadcast from May 6, 2026, rounds up developments across foreign policy, public opinion, medical research, higher education scrutiny, and public health alerts, with a focus on the Trump administration's handling of Iran tensions and domestic controversies.
Trump Warns Iran Amid Ongoing Talks
President Trump threatened escalated US bombing of Iran at a "much higher level and intensity" unless its leaders agree to a deal, while describing a deal as "very possible." He halted US military operations escorting foreign ships through the Strait of Hormuz to allow negotiators time to finalize an agreement. Speaking at the White House, Trump claimed the US had "won the war" and stressed the need to "get what we have to get." He noted "very good talks" in the last 24 hours but cautioned that no deal exists yet, referencing past instances where progress evaporated overnight. NPR's Franco Ordóñez reported that these steps reflect a mix of pressure and diplomacy, pausing military actions to test Iranian commitment.
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