President Donald Trump said a newly announced nuclear agreement involving Saudi Arabia would be approved only if the kingdom moves to normalize relations with Israel. His remarks publicly tied the proposed deal to a major diplomatic condition in the region.
According to Trump, the arrangement would also block Saudi Arabia from enriching uranium. That restriction is a central point because uranium enrichment is one of the most sensitive issues in civilian nuclear agreements, given its potential link to weapons concerns.
The comments mark Trump’s first public explanation of the framework outlined for the Saudi deal. Based on his description, the plan combines nuclear cooperation with broader Middle East diplomacy, making recognition of Israel a key requirement rather than a separate track.
The proposal highlights how U.S. policy toward Saudi Arabia, Israel and regional security can be closely connected. Any final approval would appear to depend not only on nuclear safeguards, but also on whether Riyadh is willing to take the political step of establishing formal ties with Israel.
