US President Donald Trump says countries that have not yet joined the Abraham Accords should be required to do so as part of any agreement to end the war with Iran. In remarks reported by multiple outlets, Trump argues that joining the accords—an ongoing series of agreements aimed at normalising relations with Israel—should be “mandatory” for additional states considered for an Iran-related deal.
The outlets name several countries Trump is linking to the proposal, including Qatar, Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan and Turkey, alongside other regional states mentioned in separate reporting. Reuters-based coverage says Trump spoke on Saturday with leaders of these countries, as well as with Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, which have already signed the Abraham Accords. The proposal is presented as part of a broader effort by the US to reach an arrangement involving Iran, but it also raises the prospect of complicating diplomacy with Tehran.
Overall, the reporting describes Trump’s attempt to tie regional normalisation steps to Iran negotiations, with emphasis on which countries he expects to sign the Abraham Accords as part of a package.
