The United States is currently building up its military forces in the Middle East, with President Trump warning that the U.S. will hold Iran accountable for any attacks carried out by the Houthi movement. This escalation reflects ongoing regional tensions involving Iran and its proxies.

Simultaneously, Saudi Arabia has not yet responded to President Trump's statement that the kingdom must join the Abraham Accords to finalize the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal. The Abraham Accords are a series of normalization agreements between Israel and several Arab nations, and Saudi Arabia's participation appears to be a condition set by the U.S. for advancing the nuclear agreement.

CBS News correspondent Kathryn Watson reported on these developments on July 23, 2026.

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