U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to travel to Israel next week to discuss critical issues including Iran, Lebanon, and the Gaza peace plan. This trip comes as tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate, prompting the U.S. Embassy to authorize staff evacuations due to fears of potential conflict. Rubio has urged officials against comments that may jeopardize ongoing Iran negotiations while expressing intention to update Israeli leaders on the situation. Meanwhile, former President Trump has voiced dissatisfaction with the current Iran talks but is awaiting further developments. The region remains on high alert as military assets are positioned nearby.