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Trump Ties Saudi Nuclear Deal to Abraham Accords Recognition

President Trump makes it clear: American nuclear cooperation with Riyadh is contingent upon formal recognition of Israel.

Foreign PolicyPublished July 23, 2026 at 1:56 PM
A file image of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman holding an extended handshake in the White House Oval Office with US President Donald Trump

President Donald Trump is leveraging American influence to advance peace in the Middle East, announcing that a landmark civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia is contingent upon the Kingdom joining the Abraham Accords.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump emphasized that the agreement, which strictly prohibits the enrichment of nuclear material, will only move forward if Riyadh formally recognizes Israel.

This strategic move aims to expand the historic normalization of relations established during his first term, which successfully brought nations like the UAE, Bahrain, and Morocco into the fold.

While critics fret over the potential for nuclear proliferation, the Trump administration’s stance remains firm: American technological cooperation is a privilege, not a right, and it will be used to solidify alliances that isolate regional threats like Iran.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has already lauded the potential for such an agreement, calling it a historic leap forward for regional peace.

Despite potential pushback from some in Congress, the Republican-led chambers are well-positioned to ensure this deal serves both American energy interests and the long-term security of our closest ally in the region.

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