Biden's Foreign Minister Blinken in Saudi Arabia: Violence in the Middle East is escalating. Blinken wants to push a possible hostage deal between Hamas and Israel.
The United States has refused to attack targets in Iran despite calls from several Republicans in Congress. Such a move would likely lead to even more serious attacks on American personnel in the region. Yemen's Houthis, an Iran-aligned group, have said they will continue to attack commercial vessels and fire on U.S. facilities until a ceasefire is agreed.