On Monday, a U.S. official informed the press that Marco Rubio might defer his journey to Israel, where he was scheduled to engage in discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the current tensions with Iran. The official, who requested anonymity, stated that Rubio is still planning the trip, but the schedule remains subject to change.Initially, Rubio was expected to meet Netanyahu on Saturday, but Israeli media reports now indicate that he is likely to travel there next Monday. This visit comes at a time when Washington and Tel Aviv have been intensifying consultations about Iran in recent weeks.Previously, Reuters reported that Rubio’s agenda included a meeting with Netanyahu to update him on the latest developments concerning nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington. Last night, Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi confirmed that U.S.-Iran talks are set to take place next Thursday in Geneva.Additionally Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif expressed his expectation to engage in discussions with U.S. envoy Steve Biegun in Geneva on the same day.
