President Trump signals imminent Iran talks while Israel-Lebanon negotiations begin and Hamas stalls, as the Middle East conflict triggers global recession warnings—fuel protests spread across Europe, UK households face $500 annual losses, and a second woman accuses Congressman Eric Swalwell of rape, forcing his resignation. The U.S. blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz affects 90% of Iran's economy through international trade, creating leverage in nuclear negotiations but complicating three simultaneous Middle East peace talks. Britain's Finance Minister called the U.S.-Israel war in Iran a folly; UK households already face $500 annual losses due to rising fuel prices, with the IMF warning of global recession risks.