Iran war: Operation Epic Fury is 'over,' Rubio says

The US Secretary of State says that US forces will now only operate defensively to enforce a naval blockade of Iran, which in turn has denied attacking the United Arab Emirates this week. DW has more.

• Rubio: Offensive operations against Iran are 'over'
• Iran 'categorically denies' attacking UAE this week
• Gasoline prices in the United States up 50% since start of war

Welcome to DW's coverage of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on Wednesday, 6 May, 2026. You can catch up on Tuesday's developments here.