Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump
US President Donald Trump has stated that a new civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia is contingent upon the nation joining the Abraham Accords. This move would require Saudi Arabia to formally recognize the state of Israel.
Why it matters
This policy shift links nuclear proliferation and energy cooperation to the broader geopolitical goal of normalizing relations between Israel and Arab nations.
Published 14 minutes ago The landmark nuclear deal announced between the US and Saudi Arabia is dependent on Riyadh joining the Abraham Accords, in other words recognising the state of Israel, US 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 in a post on Truth Social.
Trump's remarks come after criticism from experts that the deal could run the risk of future nuclear proliferation in an already unstable region.
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