Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump
President Trump confirmed that a U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal is dependent on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords and recognizing Israel. While the deal prohibits uranium enrichment, the White House maintains that the condition is a non-negotiable requirement for the partnership.
Why it matters
The explicit linkage of nuclear technology access to diplomatic recognition of Israel marks a significant shift in U.S. regional leverage and negotiation strategy.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Robert Greenall Getty Images US President Donald Trump, seen with his Saudi counterpart Mohammed bin Salman, says Saudi Arabia will not be able to enrich uranium under the deal The deal between the US and Saudi Arabia to help the Gulf kingdom develop nuclear energy is dependent on Riyadh recognising the State of Israel, President Donald Trump has said.
"The Civil Nuclear Deal (There will be no enrichment of material!)... which pertains only to non-military use... will be approved, but is totally subject to Saudi Arabia joining the very respected and successful Abraham Accords," Trump said on Truth Social.
It was not immediately clear if the condition of joining the accords was stipulated in the text of the nuclear deal - which has not been released - or that Saudi Arabia had agreed to that condition.
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