On May 6, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a warning that if no agreement is reached with Iran, the U.S. will resume bombings "with much greater intensity and scale than before."
President Trump states that if Iran complies with previous agreements, the ongoing military operations and blockade will cease, reopening the Hormuz Strait to all nations, including Iran. However, he warns that non-compliance will result in intensified military action.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is reportedly preparing to sign a surrender agreement, according to a social media post. This development is seen as a significant step towards the conclusion of the ongoing conflict in Iran.
The Tasnim Defense News Agency dismissed an Axios report about a potential agreement between Iran and the United States, stating that information from senior diplomatic officials indicates the removal of uranium from Iran is no longer part of the diplomatic process and labeling the report as "pure fabrication."
The French aircraft carrier group is moving to the Red Sea to prepare for a potential Franco-British operation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the French Armed Forces Ministry.
The UAE Armed Forces have deployed Chinese-made Guangjian-21A laser defense systems to protect Dubai International Airport from incoming one-way attack drones launched by the IRGC Aerospace Force. These systems are effective against smaller drones but are expected to face challenges from larger models like the Arash-2 and Shahed-136.
President Trump announced the temporary suspension of the "Freedom Project," aimed at ensuring safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, following a request from Pakistan and progress in negotiations with representatives of the Islamic Republic. However, the naval blockade remains in place.
U.S. President Trump stated that if Iran fails to comply with previous agreements, the United States will escalate bombing operations against Iran to a higher level and intensity.
The IRGC Navy Command posted on X in both Persian and English, stating that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be facilitated with the end of threats from aggressors and expressing gratitude to captains and ship owners for adhering to Iran's regulations and contributing to regional maritime security.
Former US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that the "Epic Wrath" operation against Iran would conclude if Iran agrees to terms, but warned that bombing would intensify if no agreement is reached.
President Donald Trump of the United States posted on Truth Social stating that the "Epic Wrath Operation" and naval blockade against Iran will end if the Islamic Republic agrees to the desired terms; otherwise, bombings will resume and increase in intensity.
On Wednesday, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz "will be ensured" following the U.S. suspension of its maritime operations in the waterway, as part of "new procedures" to address "aggressors' threats." The IRGC Navy Command stated that vessels have cooperated with Iran's regulations for maritime security.
Pakistan's foreign minister has stated that the country is advocating for the U.S.-Iran ceasefire to be transformed into a lasting resolution to end the conflict between the two nations.
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett stated that Iran "seems they're making a lot of progress now," referring to the 2025-2026 Iranian revolution.
Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic's government, posted on X stating awareness of price increases due to raw material costs and war impacts, and directed the Minister of Justice to take decisive action against market violations to maintain social peace.
On April 29, Putin proposed a May 9 ceasefire to Ukraine through Trump, allowing a "Victory Day parade" on Red Square. In response, on May 4, Ukraine announced a unilateral ceasefire from May 5-6, challenging Russia to prove its sincerity, and conducted drone strikes near Red Square and the Kremlin over the following nights.
The tweet by Nioh Berg suggests that there is no immediate deal anticipated between former US President Trump and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), implying that Trump's actions do not aim for a second Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Iran's Foreign Ministry denied launching missiles and drones at the UAE recently, despite confirmation from the UAE, and demanded the UAE cease cooperation with the U.S. and Israel, warning of "serious repercussions" if Abu Dhabi continues to host U.S. and Israeli military assets.
The IRGC Navy released a statement thanking ship captains and owners for complying with Iran's regulations in the Strait of Hormuz, where they had been holding more than 22,500 mariners hostage aboard over 1,550 commercial ships. The statement claimed that "aggressor's threats" have been neutralized and new protocols will ensure safe passage.
Axios reports that the White House is close to reaching a one-page memorandum of understanding with the Islamic Republic of Iran, aimed at ending the war and establishing a framework for nuclear negotiations, with Iran potentially agreeing to a temporary halt in nuclear enrichment and the U.S. lifting sanctions and releasing frozen Iranian assets. The duration of the enrichment suspension remains a contentious issue, with the U.S. seeking a 20-year period and Iran proposing five years.
