Trump says Iran deal should include additional countries joining Abraham Accords
Summary
President Donald Trump said any deal with Iran should require several countries, including Saudi Arabia and Turkey, to join the Abraham Accords. These agreements, started during Trump’s first term, aim to improve relations between Israel and Middle Eastern nations.Key Facts
- The Abraham Accords are agreements between Israel and some Middle Eastern countries to improve relations.
- Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates were the first countries to join the Accords in 2020.
- President Trump wants Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, and Jordan to join the Accords as part of an Iran deal.
- Egypt and Jordan already have peace treaties with Israel.
- Trump said negotiations with Iran are "proceeding nicely" but linked progress to expanded Accords participation.
- He mentioned possibly accepting if one or two countries decide not to join the Accords.
- The Accords were created to encourage cooperation in the Middle East and North Africa.
- It is unclear when or how a deal with Iran might be finalized or how the Accords will affect it.
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