Saudi Arabia Must Join Abraham Accords
President Donald Trump says the landmark U.S.-Saudi civilian nuclear agreement signed this week will only move forward if Saudi Arabia establishes diplomatic relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump made it clear that the deal comes with a major condition.
“There will be no enrichment of material!” Trump wrote, adding that the agreement “is totally subject to Saudi Arabia joining the very respected and successful Abraham Accords.”
What the Nuclear Agreement Includes
The agreement was signed on Wednesday by U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the deal is designed to create the foundation for a long-term, multibillion-dollar civilian nuclear partnership between the two countries. Officials also signed a separate agreement covering nuclear safeguards.
The White House has not yet released the full text of the agreement.
Congress Will Review the Deal
Before taking effect, the agreement must be reviewed by Congress, as required under the Atomic Energy Act, which governs U.S. cooperation on civilian nuclear programs with foreign nations.
The administration has emphasized that the partnership is intended for peaceful civilian nuclear energy and will not allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium.
Critics Warn of Regional Risks
Some Democratic lawmakers have voiced concerns that the agreement could increase tensions across the Middle East.
Senator Chris Murphy argued that expanding civilian nuclear cooperation with Saudi Arabia could encourage a broader regional nuclear competition, especially following the recent conflict involving Iran.
The debate comes as the U.S. and Israel continue to argue that limiting nuclear capabilities remains essential to preventing future security threats in the region.
