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US President Donald Trump indicated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could visit the White House as early as next week. Trump told Axios that he and Netanyahu have a good relationship, adding, "(Netanyahu) knows who the boss is."

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We get along very good. (Netanyahu) knows who the boss is.

An Israeli official suggested the visit might be delayed until the week after next, as Trump is scheduled to attend a NATO summit in Turkey on July 7-8. Netanyahu's office confirmed that he and Trump spoke Friday and agreed to meet soon in the United States.

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It might take place the week after.

Meanwhile, Iran's ambassador to China stated that ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz would face new fees, a concept rejected by Washington. The ambassador, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, told the World Peace Forum in Beijing that Iran, whose territorial waters include the strait, would charge "service fees" rather than a "toll." He assured that "friendly" nations would receive special treatment.

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We will definitely charge service fees.

These new arrangements aim to guarantee passage security, supervise vessel transit, and manage environmental consequences. The Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries one-fifth of the world's crude oil, was largely closed by Iran during a recent Middle East war, causing energy prices to surge. Iran lifted the blockade after an initial deal with the US to end the conflict, and negotiations for a permanent settlement are ongoing.

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We will definitely consider special treatment for the countries that were friendly to us and specially stood by us during the hard times.