In brief
In a recent Truth Social post, former U.S. President Donald Trump asserted that the landmark civilian nuclear deal between the United States and Saudi Arabia will only be approved if Riyadh joins the Abraham Accords and officially recognizes the state of Israel. Trump added that the agreement focuses purely on peaceful nuclear use and expressly excludes enrichment of material for weapons. The comment follows expert concerns that the deal could fuel proliferation risks in a volatile region, especially amid ongoing tensions over Iran. The strategy reflects a broader U.S. diplomatic push to expand Israel’s normalisation with Arab nations, a goal originally brokered during Trump’s presidency in 2020.
Trump Says Saudi Arabia Must Recognise Israel for Nuclear Deal
In a post on Truth Social, former U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the United States‑Saudi Arabia civilian nuclear agreement—intended for peaceful use and excluding enrichment—will be approved only if Riyadh joins the "very respected and successful Abraham Accords" and formally recognises Israel.
Trump’s remarks arrive amid criticism from nuclear experts who warn that the deal could spur future proliferation in an already unstable Arab‑Middle East region. The nuclear issue is a key pillar in the broader U.S.–Israeli strategy to counter Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
In 2020, Trump brokered the Abraham Accords, which opened diplomatic ties between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain, and later led to normalisation agreements with Sudan and Morocco. Saudi Arabia’s participation would further cement Israel’s regional foothold.
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