Trump says ‘it’s time’ for Saudi Arabia to normalise ties with Israel
Summary
President Donald Trump said the United States will not complete a civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia unless Saudi Arabia agrees to normalize relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords. The nuclear deal aims to develop a civilian nuclear program in Saudi Arabia, but Trump added this new condition after the initial announcement of the agreement.Key Facts
- President Trump linked the nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia to Riyadh joining the Abraham Accords and normalizing ties with Israel.
- The US and Saudi Arabia signed a nuclear cooperation deal earlier this week to create a civilian nuclear program.
- Trump said he did not discuss the Israel condition with Energy Secretary Chris Wright before the deal was signed but said it was always understood.
- Saudi Arabia has not responded publicly to Trump’s new demand and maintains it will not formally recognize Israel until there is progress on Palestinian statehood.
- The agreement is described as a long-term, multibillion-dollar partnership expected to last 30 years.
- Some reports suggest the deal could allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium domestically, but Trump denied that uranium enrichment would occur.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the deal will not promote nuclear weapons because US contractors, including Westinghouse, will control and monitor the project.
- The Saudi Ministry of Energy said the deal supports energy diversification and cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the US.
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