President Donald Trump has proposed that any future agreement with Iran should include a requirement for additional countries to join the Abraham Accords. These U.S.-brokered agreements, initiated during Trump’s first term, aim to normalize relations with Israel.

Expanding the Abraham Accords

In a recent social media post, Trump emphasized the importance of expanding the Abraham Accords to include countries such as Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Qatar. He suggested that these nations should “immediately” sign on, followed by Pakistan, Egypt, and Jordan. Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates were the first to join the accords in 2020, followed by Sudan, Morocco, and Kazakhstan.

Trump stated that after significant efforts by the United States to bring these complex agreements together, it should be mandatory for these countries to join the accords. He mentioned that during negotiations with leaders on Saturday, he brought up the idea of expanding the accords.

Potential Impact on Iran Deal

While it remains unclear how the inclusion of more countries in the Abraham Accords might affect a potential deal with Iran, Trump suggested that even Iran could eventually become a part of the accords if an agreement is reached. The accords are seen as a way to promote diplomatic, economic, and security cooperation among countries in the Middle East and North Africa, with the goal of paving a path toward full ties with Israel.

Trump indicated that he might accept “one or two” countries declining to sign the accords, but he believes most should be willing to participate. Notably, Egypt and Jordan already have formal recognition of Israel and long-standing peace treaties with the nation.

Original reporting: Oklahoma City News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.