Live updates: Trump says US is negotiating with Iran’s parliamentary speaker
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Key Points:
- The UN Security Council will hold an emergency session following the deaths of three Indonesian peacekeepers in southern Lebanon amid ongoing conflict involving Israel and Hezbollah, with investigations underway into the attacks.
- Rising fuel prices in the U.S., driven by the Iran war, are impacting workers who rely on personal vehicles for their jobs, with some companies offering limited compensation while others do not reimburse fuel costs.
- U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, acknowledge internal fractures within Iran’s leadership and continue military buildup in the region, while also pursuing diplomatic efforts amid threats and escalating tensions.
- The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies condemned the killing of a volunteer doctor in Iran by an airstrike, highlighting the dangers faced by humanitarian workers during the conflict.
- Global markets remain volatile due to the war, with energy prices rising sharply and financial leaders from the G-7 closely monitoring inflation and economic impacts, though no new coordinated measures have been announced.
