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Trump Proposes Expanded Participation in Abraham Accords for Any Iran Deal
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- May 27, 2026
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President Donald Trump recently emphasized the inclusion of additional countries in the Abraham Accords as a prerequisite for any agreement with Iran. These accords, originally facilitated by the U.S. to normalize relations with Israel, saw their inception during Trump’s first term.
In a social media statement, Trump mentioned that negotiations are progressing well, yet he insists that further agreement relies on wider involvement in these accords, first established in 2020. He highlighted Saudi Arabia and Qatar as key nations to immediately join, suggesting that Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, and Jordan should follow suit. With Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates already having joined in 2020, Trump believes these new additions would bolster the framework.
“After all the work done by the United States to try and pull this very complex puzzle together, it should be mandatory that all of these Countries, at a minimum, simultaneously, sign onto the Abraham Accords,” Trump stated. He noted discussing this plan with leaders during recent negotiations.
Trump indicated some flexibility, suggesting he might accept resistance from one or two countries, yet most should comply. Both Egypt and Jordan already recognize Israel formally, maintaining long-standing peace agreements.
The exact timeline or manner in which a deal with Iran might be finalized remains uncertain, as does the impact of the Abraham Accords membership on the potential agreement. Trump hinted that even Iran might consider joining the accords if a deal is established.
The Abraham Accords are part of a series of diplomatic, economic, and security agreements that began with Israel’s agreements with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. Subsequent participants included Sudan, Morocco, and more recently, Kazakhstan. The accords were designed to foster cooperation among Middle Eastern and North African nations, paving a way towards full diplomatic ties with Israel.