Trump Sets Condition At Ally Saudi Arabia For Their Civil Nuclear Deal: Abraham Accords Is Key

Published 23 July 2026 · world

Trump Sets Condition At Ally Saudi Arabia For Their Civil Nuclear Deal: Abraham Accords Is Key Published By, Last Updated: July 23, 2026, 18:25 IST

Trump Sets Condition At Ally Saudi Arabia For Their Civil Nuclear Deal: Abraham Accords Is Key Published By, Last Updated: July 23, 2026, 18:25 IST American President Donald Trump has made his administration sticking to their nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia contingent on the latter joining the Abraham Accords. US President Donald Trump has made the US-Saudi Civil Nuclear Deal contingent on Riyadh agreeing on the Abraham Accords to normalise relations with Israel. (Image source: Reuters) Donald Trump has said that any civil nuclear agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia will be conditional on the kingdom joining the Abraham Accords, underscoring a renewed push to expand the normalisation framework in the Middle East. In a post on his social media ‘Truth Social’, Trump made clear that the proposed deal would not allow uranium enrichment. “The Civil Nuclear Deal (There will be no enrichment of material!) being made between the United States Department of Energy and Saudi Arabia, which pertains only to non-military use such as the ones that Iran and UAE (and others) already have, will be approved, but is totally subject to Saudi Arabia joining the very respected and successful Abraham Accords," he said.

He emphasised that the agreement would be limited strictly to civilian energy purposes, aligning it with existing non-military nuclear arrangements that Washington has with other countries. The explicit ban on enrichment appears aimed at addressing proliferation concerns while still enabling Saudi Arabia to develop a peaceful nuclear programme. The comments also highlight how a potential US-Saudi Arabia nuclear deal is being linked to broader geopolitical objectives. The Abraham Accords, brokered during Trump’s presidency, led to the normalisation of ties between Israel and several Arab states, and Saudi Arabia is widely viewed as the most significant potential addition to the framework. Riyadh has previously indicated interest in advancing its civil nuclear capabilities as part of its long-term energy strategy, but it has also maintained that normalisation with Israel would depend on progress on the Palestinian issue. Trump’s remarks suggest that any future deal would combine energy cooperation with diplomatic conditions, using strategic incentives to reshape regional alliances and expand the scope of the Abraham Accords.

News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered Will Saudi Arabia join the Abraham Accords for this deal? Donald Trump has stated that a civil nuclear agreement between the US and Saudi Arabia is contingent on the kingdom joining the Abraham Accords. He emphasized that the deal would not permit uranium enrichment. What are the implications for Middle East peace? President Donald Trump has linked a civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia to the kingdom joining the Abraham Accords. He stated that the nuclear agreement would be approved only if Saudi Arabia joins the Abraham Accords, which normalizes ties between Israel and several Arab states. Could this deal impact global nuclear proliferation? The deal could impact global nuclear proliferation by potentially allowing Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium on its soil. Location: Washington D.C., United States of America (USA) First Published: July 23, 2026, 18:25 IST News world Trump Sets Condition At Ally Saudi Arabia For Their Civil Nuclear Deal: Abraham Accords Is Key Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.