In a recent post on Truth Social, former President Donald Trump announced that Saudi Arabia’s planned nuclear partnership with the United States would only move forward if Riyadh formally recognises Israel. He said the civil nuclear agreement, which covers only civilian use of enriched uranium, is contingent on the kingdom joining the Abraham Accords.
Trump’s remarks arrive amid increasing scrutiny of the deal, with several experts arguing that expanding nuclear access in an already volatile region could heighten proliferation risks. The United States has long positioned Israel as a key ally in its strategy against Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
The Abraham Accords, brokered by Trump in 2020, brought historic normalisation between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, and have since seen Sudan and Morocco also open diplomatic ties. By tying the Saudi nuclear initiative to the Accords, the former president underscores the diplomatic leverage he sees in the region.
The deal remains in early talks, and its future hinges on both Saudi policy shifts and the broader Middle‑East geopolitical landscape. Updates on the situation will follow as new developments emerge.
