Trump Claims US Negotiating with Iran Speaker; Iran Denies Talks Amid Escalating War

• President Trump stated the US is negotiating with Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, a claim Qalibaf and Iran's Foreign Ministry denied.
• Trump threatened widespread destruction of Iran's energy resources and infrastructure if a deal isn't reached "shortly."
• Israel's invasion of southern Lebanon continues, with three UN peacekeepers killed, prompting an emergency Security Council meeting.
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized NATO allies, specifically Spain, for not supporting the US in the Iran war.
• Rising oil prices due to the conflict are impacting US stocks and gasoline costs, causing a double blow for drivers.