Rubio: Washington does not want to see additional flashpoints in the West Bank

Rubio added to reporters that the ideal solution to the crisis in the Gaza Strip is for Gaza to be free of Hamas and governed by a Palestinian leadership that reflects the will of its residents.

He pointed out that the West Bank turning into a crisis is the last thing Israel and the region need.

Regarding Iran, Rubio said that reaching an agreement with it would require continuous work over a period of time, noting that the talks held on Tuesday were largely just an exchange of ideas and messages.

He added that the final decision in Iran lies in the hands of people who believe in the revolution, which makes dealing with them difficult, noting that it is Iran that violated the memorandum of understanding and attacked its neighbors.

Rubio said that US President Donald Trump will not leave the Iran crisis unresolved, and that he is committed to a sustainable solution rather than one for just the next five years, noting that Trump has a number of options available, including military options.

He affirmed that the United States will continue to defend maritime straits and keep them open, noting that the southern passage of the Strait of Hormuz is open, and that there is a consensus with Gulf countries on the necessity of keeping the straits open and free without any attack.

He said that Iran's proxies in the region threaten the security and sovereignty of their countries, and that the United States will always act in accordance with its national interest and will not place the international order above its own interests.

On the Yemeni issue, Rubio said there is a consensus that what is happening with the Houthis and in Yemen represents a very serious problem.

Regarding the Russian-Ukrainian file, Rubio said that Russia and Ukraine have shown interest in a limited ceasefire involving grain and energy, noting that the war in Ukraine will not end on the battlefield but through a negotiated settlement.

He added that reaching a limited ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine will not be easy, confirming the United States' readiness to play a constructive role.