US President Donald Trump said a potential nuclear deal between the United States and Saudi Arabia would depend on Riyadh recognizing Israel through the Abraham Accords. He described the proposed agreement as being fully tied to that condition, linking diplomatic normalization to progress on nuclear cooperation.
The reported deal would help establish a civilian nuclear program in Saudi Arabia. That makes the issue significant not only for regional diplomacy but also for energy and security policy, as any such arrangement would likely be closely watched across the Middle East.
Saudi Arabia had previously explored the possibility of normalizing ties with Israel in 2023, according to the description of the talks. Trump’s latest comments suggest that, in his view, a broader US-Saudi nuclear agreement cannot move forward unless that political step is taken first.
The statement places the Abraham Accords back at the center of debate over US policy in the region. It also underscores how Washington’s approach to Saudi Arabia, Israel and civilian nuclear cooperation remains closely interconnected.
