Trump throws U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal into turmoil by pinning it to Israel ties
Trump wages war on Iran over its nuclear program.ALSO READ | Israelis fear Saudi nuclear deal could ignite West Asia arms raceBut Mr. Trump stunned the Saudis with his post on his Truth Social network saying the deal “will be approved, but is totally subject to Saudi Arabia joining the very respected and successful Abraham Accords.”The White House insisted that Mr. Trump had previously told Saudi Arabia the deal was contingent on recognising Israel.“The president is always the final dealmaker.
- ▪Trump wages war on Iran over its nuclear program.ALSO READ | Israelis fear Saudi nuclear deal could ignite West Asia arms raceBut Mr.
- ▪Trump stunned the Saudis with his post on his Truth Social network saying the deal “will be approved, but is totally subject to Saudi Arabia joining the very respected and successful Abraham Accords.”The White House insisted that Mr.
- ▪Trump had previously told Saudi Arabia the deal was contingent on recognising Israel.“The president is always the final dealmaker.
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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday (July 23, 2026) that a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia depends on the kingdom recognising Israel, throwing the agreement into turmoil just the day after it was signed.The apparently new condition comes despite Riyadh having long resisted joining the so-called Abraham Accords with Israel, insisting on a pathway to a Palestinian state.It was not mentioned in the civilian nuclear deal announced on Wednesday, which had appeared to be a major win for the Saudis even as Mr. Trump wages war on Iran over its nuclear program.ALSO READ | Israelis fear Saudi nuclear deal could ignite West Asia arms raceBut Mr.
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