US President Donald Trump revealed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu requested a meeting at the White House, potentially happening as soon as next week. Trump emphasized their good relationship, stating, "He knows who the boss is." This meeting would be the first since their February discussion on a joint strategy against Iran.
While an Israeli official suggested the meeting might be delayed due to Trump's NATO summit trip to Türkiye on July 7-8, Netanyahu's office confirmed they agreed to meet soon in the United States after a call between the two leaders. Trump mentioned that Iranians are eager to negotiate but both sides agreed to pause talks for a week due to events surrounding the funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
In another development, Qatar announced the immediate resumption of maritime activities following a temporary suspension on June 29. The Ministry of Transport emphasized adherence to regulations and safety protocols for all maritime trips.
Meanwhile, four ships altered their routes while passing through the Strait of Hormuz, as traffic in the region remains below pre-conflict levels. Tehran announced plans to manage traffic in the strait for the next 60 days and introduce fees for services after the period, in collaboration with Oman.
Furthermore, OPEC+ is considering raising oil output quotas by 188,000 barrels per day starting in August, according to sources familiar with the group's discussions ahead of their upcoming meeting.
