Trump Says US-Saudi Nuclear Deal Conditional on Joining Abraham Accords

SAUDI ARABIA – US – (Special Correspondent/Web Desk) – President Donald Trump has thrown a curveball into the Saudi nuclear deal Abraham Accords talks. Just one day after his own administration signed a major nuclear pact with Saudi Arabia, Trump said the deal only moves forward if Riyadh joins the Abraham Accords.

This new Trump Saudi nuclear deal condition has caught many off guard, especially since the agreement had already been finalized. The whole situation now raises fresh questions about the future of the US Saudi civil nuclear agreement 2026.

Trump shared his stance in a post on Truth Social. He made clear that the nuclear pact would not allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium on its own soil. He also said the deal is strictly for peaceful, civilian use, similar to setups already in place in countries like the UAE and even Iran.

What the Deal Actually Covers

The agreement was signed just a day earlier by top energy officials from both countries. It focuses only on non-military nuclear work. This means things like nuclear power plants for electricity, not weapons development.

However, the deal skips something important. It does not require Saudi Arabia to accept the toughest form of nuclear inspections. This is the same strict inspection process the US has pushed hard for when dealing with Iran. That gap has already drawn criticism from nuclear safety experts and several lawmakers.

Why Israel Ties Matter So Much

The Abraham Accords first came together back in 2020. Countries like the UAE and Bahrain broke old barriers by agreeing to recognize Israel. Morocco and Sudan later joined too. Now Trump wants Saudi Arabia to take that same step.

But Saudi Arabia has held firm on one point for years. The kingdom says it won’t sign onto the Accords unless there’s real progress toward Palestinian statehood. This makes Trump’s new demand a tough ask, and it’s unclear if Riyadh will budge.

Mixed Reactions Are Already Rolling In

Not everyone is happy with how this deal is playing out. Some lawmakers, both Republican and Democrat, have raised concerns about handing Saudi Arabia this kind of access without stronger guarantees in return. Nuclear policy experts also worry this could set a risky example for other nations in the region.

Meanwhile, the White House has stood by the agreement. Officials say it meets strict standards under existing US nuclear laws. Saudi officials, on their end, describe the deal as a step toward cleaner energy and say it follows top-level safety and security rules.

As of now, Saudi Arabia hasn’t responded directly to Trump’s new condition. The path forward remains uncertain, and all eyes are on whether Riyadh will make a move toward normalizing ties with Israel just to keep this nuclear deal alive.

This story is still developing, and more updates are expected as both sides respond to the shifting terms.