Trump Links Abraham Accords To Iran Deal
U.S. President Donald Trump has linked any future Iran agreement to the expansion of the Abraham Accords, saying more Muslim-majority countries should normalise ties with Israel as part of a broader regional settlement. His remarks come as Washington and Tehran continue negotiations aimed at reducing tensions and stabilising the Gulf.
Trump Pushes Abraham Accords Expansion
Trump said countries including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt and Jordan should join the Abraham Accords, which were first signed during his first term by Israel, the UAE and Bahrain, followed by Morocco and Sudan.
He described the move as necessary for a wider peace framework and suggested that more countries joining the accords should be part of any understanding linked to Iran.
Iran Deal Talks Continue Amid Tensions
The U.S. and Iran are currently discussing a potential framework to lower tensions after months of conflict and pressure around the Strait of Hormuz. The negotiations are expected to cover immediate de-escalation first, with longer-term issues such as Iran’s nuclear programme remaining more complex.
Trump has said talks are progressing, but his push to connect them with regional normalisation adds a difficult new diplomatic layer.
Pakistan Rejects Normalisation Link
Pakistan has reportedly rejected the idea of joining the Abraham Accords, while other countries have not publicly committed to Trump’s proposal. Saudi Arabia has also maintained that any normalisation with Israel must be linked to Palestinian statehood.
The proposal faces major political challenges because of the Gaza war, public opinion in Muslim-majority countries and long-standing regional divisions. While the idea could reshape Middle East diplomacy, reaching consensus may prove difficult.
