NPR News: 05-06-2026 9PM EDT

President Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran amid fragile negotiations, stating the US will bomb at a "much higher level and intensity" without a deal. He paused a military operation escorting foreign ships through the Strait of Hormuz to allow talks to proceed, describing recent discussions as productive but noting no agreement yet. Trump emphasized the US had "won the war" and now seeks concessions, while expressing skepticism based on past experiences where progress evaporated overnight. No deadline exists for the negotiations.

G7 Trade Ministers Grapple with China and US Tensions

G7 trade ministers convened in Paris, focusing on China's industrial overcapacity, reducing economic reliance on Beijing, and securing critical mineral supplies to avoid dependency on any single country. The meeting occurs under strain from the Iran conflict, where Trump recently claimed Iran is "humiliating" the US in the Strait of Hormuz, and from his threats to impose tariffs on EU-made cars. These issues test G7 unity as ministers seek coordinated responses to global supply chain vulnerabilities.