Trump urges Saudi Arabia to join Abraham Accords for nuclear deal

Washington reiterated on Tuesday that any prospective nuclear cooperation with Saudi Arabia will remain contingent upon the kingdom’s accession to the Abraham Accords, the framework of diplomatic normalization between Israel and several Arab states. President Joe Biden, speaking at a press briefing, emphasized that the United States will not move forward with a nuclear energy agreement unless Riyadh formally joins the accords, which currently include the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco and Sudan. The statement follows months of behind‑the‑scenes negotiations in which U.S. officials have linked strategic security incentives to broader regional peace initiatives.

The condition reflects a broader U.S. strategy to encourage wider Arab-Israeli rapprochement while addressing proliferation concerns. Analysts note that Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in diversifying its energy mix and developing civilian nuclear capabilities, but has not yet signaled a definitive commitment to the accords. The president’s clarification underscores that future nuclear talks will be evaluated alongside Riyadh’s diplomatic alignment, signaling that Washington’s willingness to deepen nuclear ties will hinge on measurable progress toward regional normalization.