Recognise Israel: Trump sets big condition after US announces Saudi nuclear deal
President Donald Trump has conditioned a newly approved US-Saudi Arabia civil nuclear deal on the kingdom joining the Abraham Accords and recognizing Israel. The agreement allows for civilian nuclear technology transfer but remains subject to political requirements set by the incoming administration.
Why it matters
The intersection of nuclear proliferation policy and Middle East diplomatic normalization is a high-stakes geopolitical issue with long-term regional security implications.
A day after formally approving the deal, US President Donald Trump on Thursday laid down a new condition for the US-Saudi Arabia nuclear agreement — the Gulf kingdom's recognition of Israel.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the deal “will be approved, but is totally subject” to Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords."The Civil Nuclear Deal (There will be no enrichment of material!) being made between the United States Department of Energy and Saudi Arabia, which pertains only to non-military use such as the ones that Iran and UAE (and others) already have, will be approved, but is totally subject to Saudi Arabia joining the very respected and successful Abraham Accords. The United States is not opposed to Civil (Non-Enriched) Nuclear Facilities. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J.
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