Trump dangles normalisation amid pro-Israel criticism of possible Iran deal
President Trump has suggested that regional countries should establish formal relations with Israel as part of a potential deal with Iran. This proposal has received mixed reactions from pro-Israel advocates, with some initially opposing the Iran deal but later softening their stance. Trump's push for normalization is seen as a way to stabilize the region and could influence ongoing peace negotiations.
- ▪Trump has called for countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar to formalize relations with Israel as part of a deal with Iran.
- ▪Some pro-Israel politicians, initially critical of the Iran deal, have praised Trump's normalization proposal.
- ▪The normalization push aims to create regional stability and economic opportunities in the Middle East.
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News|US-Israel war on IranTrump dangles normalisation amid pro-Israel criticism of possible Iran dealUS president says he is ‘mandatorily requesting’ that regional countries establish formal relations with Israel.ListenListen (7 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoUS President Donald Trump delivers remarks at a Memorial Day event held on May 25 at the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia [Nathan Howard/Reuters]By Ali HarbPublished On 25 May 202625 May 2026Since reports of a possible deal with Iran started to emerge, pro-Israel advocates in the United States have been warning President Donald Trump against signing the agreement.Hawkish figures, including some prominent senators, have…
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