Trump demands Arab nations recognise Israel as part of Iran war deal
Donald Trump has urged Arab nations to sign the Abraham Accords to normalize relations with Israel as part of a peace deal with Iran. He emphasized that countries refusing to do so would be seen as having bad intentions. Trump's call follows discussions with leaders from several Arab nations regarding the ongoing conflict with Iran.
- ▪Trump called on Arab nations to sign the Abraham Accords as part of a peace agreement with Iran.
- ▪He stated that countries not normalizing relations with Israel would show bad intentions.
- ▪The call for normalization follows a recent phone call with leaders from several Arab nations.
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Donald Trump calls on Arab nations to sign Abraham Accords as part of Iran war dealBy Middle East correspondent Matthew DoranTopic:WarMon 25 May 2026 at 11:52pmMon 25 May 2026 at 11:52pmMon 25 May 2026 at 11:52pmTrump has called on Arab nations to sign the Abraham Accords, normalising relations with Israel. (Reuters: Jonathan Ernst)In short: US President Donald Trump has called on Arab nations, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, to sign the Abraham Accords as part of a peace agreement with Iran. This would prompt the nations to establish formal diplomatic relations with Israel. What's next? Mr Trump has said "everybody else should follow suit" and added he would be "honored" to have Iran also sign the accords.
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