In brief
Former President Donald Trump recently asserted that a civil nuclear agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia can only proceed if Riyadh formally recognises Israel and joins the Abraham Accords. The proposal would provide Saudi Arabia with nuclear fuel for peaceful uses but hinges on its diplomatic alignment with Israel. Critics warn the deal could heighten proliferation risks amid existing tensions between Israel and Iran. The nuclear issue has long been a flashpoint in Middle Eastern diplomacy, following the 2020 Abraham Accords between Israel and the UAE, Bahrain, Sudan and Morocco. Stakeholders call for careful navigation to ensure security and avoid unintended consequences.
Former President Donald Trump insisted that the U.S. civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia is only possible if Riyadh formally recognises Israel and joins the Abraham Accords. The agreement, which would provide Saudi Arabia with nuclear fuel for peaceful purposes, hinges on the kingdom’s diplomatic alignment with Israel.
Trump responded to experts’ concerns about potential proliferation risks by linking the deal to the Abraham Accords during a post on Truth Social.
The nuclear proposal has been a long-standing element of U.S.-Israeli policy, especially amid tensions with Iran.
In 2020, Trump brokered the original Abraham Accords, normalising relations between Israel and the UAE and Bahrain; later, Sudan and Morocco followed suit.
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