President Donald Trump is advocating for the inclusion of additional countries, specifically Saudi Arabia and Qatar, in the Abraham Accords as a prerequisite for engaging in any broader agreements regarding Iran.
The Abraham Accords consist of a series of normalization pacts facilitated by the United States during Trump’s presidency. Initial agreements, formalized in Washington, D.C., on September 15, 2020, established comprehensive diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between Israel and both the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
Further agreements expanded the framework to include Morocco and Sudan, with Kazakhstan joining more recently in late 2025. Named after the biblical figure Abraham, the accords symbolize shared aspirations for peace and stability rather than directly addressing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
In a Truth Social post, Trump recounted a weekend call with several regional leaders, including those from the Gulf States, Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, and Jordan.
He stressed that, given U.S. diplomatic efforts, signing the Abraham Accords should be mandatory for these nations. Trump pinpointed Saudi Arabia and Qatar as key players expected to sign immediately, with others to follow suit.
The former president warned that countries refusing to participate could be excluded from any potential agreements concerning Iran, portraying such involvement as a sign of positive engagement.
Additionally, he mentioned the potential for including Iran itself in the expanded agreements after a deal with the United States is solidified. Regional leaders conveyed openness to welcome Iran into the fold once a formal arrangement is established, which could mark a significant development.
JUST IN – Trump “mandatorily requests” for countries negotiating on the Iran deal to “immediately sign the Abraham Accords,” and extends the offer to Iran, if they make a deal. pic.twitter.com/G8aQqQ4i32
— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) May 25, 2026
This proposal emerges in the context of ongoing U.S.-led negotiations aimed at resolving recent tensions involving Iran, particularly issues related to the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions, and nuclear activities. Reports suggest that negotiations have made headway on various elements, such as reopening maritime routes and handling frozen assets, but specifics remain fluid.
Countries already included in the accords, like the UAE and Bahrain, continue to foster the relations established under the original agreements. Adding more countries would formalize normalization efforts with additional nations that have not previously established ties with Israel.
While Egypt and Jordan have long-standing peace treaties with Israel dating back to 1979 and 1994 respectively, their formal inclusion in the Abraham Accords would integrate them into this modern multilateral framework.
