President Donald Trump announced Monday that future negotiations with Iran must be tied to expanding membership in the Abraham Accords, the diplomatic framework for normalizing relationships with Israel that his first administration established.
Through a social media message, Trump indicated that discussions are moving forward positively but emphasized that any final deal depends on broader participation in the peace agreements initially created in 2020.
The president identified Saudi Arabia and Qatar as nations that should join right away, with Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt and Jordan following suit. The original signatories, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, became founding members in 2020.
Trump stated that “after all the work done by the United States to try and pull this very complex puzzle together, it should be mandatory that all of these Countries, at a minimum, simultaneously, sign onto the Abraham Accords.”
The president revealed he discussed the Abraham Accords strategy with other leaders during weekend negotiations on Saturday.
While Trump indicated he might allow “one or two” nations to opt out, he expects most to participate willingly. Egypt and Jordan maintain existing diplomatic recognition of Israel through established peace agreements.
The timeline and structure for completing any Iranian agreement remains uncertain, as does how Abraham Accords participation would influence such negotiations. Trump hinted that Iran itself might eventually become a signatory if discussions succeed.
The accords represent a collection of diplomatic, economic and security partnerships developed through American mediation during Trump’s initial presidency, starting with Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, then expanding to include Sudan, Morocco, and most recently, Kazakhstan.
The agreements were designed to foster regional cooperation across the Middle East and North Africa, with the administration positioning them as stepping stones toward comprehensive Israeli diplomatic relations.
