US-Saudi Nuclear Agreement Hinges On Riyadh Recognising Israel: Trump
President Donald Trump stated that a US-Saudi civilian nuclear deal is contingent upon Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords and recognizing Israel. This announcement follows a recent landmark agreement between the two nations regarding nuclear cooperation.
Why it matters
It highlights the intersection of nuclear proliferation policy and the ongoing diplomatic efforts to normalize relations between Israel and Arab nations.
President Donald Trump said Thursday that a nuclear deal between the United States and Saudi Arabia was "totally subject" to Riyadh joining the Abraham Accords recognising Israel.Washington brokered the Abraham Accords during Trump's first term, seeking to build bridges between Israel and the Arab world. The deal to establish a civilian nuclear program in Saudi Arabia "will be approved, but is totally subject to Saudi Arabia joining the very respected and successful Abraham Accords," Trump said on his Truth Social platform.Saudi Arabia was engaged in tentative talks on normalizing ties with Israel in 2023, but abruptly pulled out as the Gaza war erupted.It has said it would not recognize Israel without an independent Palestinian state.Trump's announcement came a day after the United States…
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