Israeli officials report planned call with U.S. president on China trip and Iran

Israeli officials said they plan to speak with the U.S. president today. They expect the discussion to cover the president's trip to China and issues involving Iran.

Regional developments An associate professor of politics at Georgetown University in Qatar said Iran's reported discussions with European countries over a passage framework for the Strait of Hormuz represent a strategic choice. Both Washington and Tehran are trying to change the strategic dialogue, he stated.

The professor added that the timing is significant because Washington used its summit with President Xi to try to close off Iran's options. He noted there was not a lot of discussion from the meeting between China and the U.S. about the strait.

Casualties reported The Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza reported six deaths and 19 injuries over the past two days. Since a ceasefire began last October 11, 2025, the ministry has recorded 871 killings due to Israeli attacks. Israeli attacks continued in southern Lebanon, with one person killed after a strike on a car in the town of Zrarieh.

Jets raided the towns of Majdal Selem and Barashit, according to local reports.

Other incidents A drone strike caused a fire at an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE's Al Dhafra Region. Authorities said no injuries were reported and there was no impact on radiological safety levels.

South Korea's foreign minister requested Iran's account of an attack on a South Korean cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz during a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart.