Rubio to visit Middle East for first time in mid-February, report says

The US secretary of state is planning to visit the Middle East in mid-February, Axios has reported, citing two Israeli officials and two other unidentified sources.

Rubio is planning to travel to the region after the Munich Security Conference, which is set to begin on 14 February, and visit Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and possibly other countries, the report said.