President Donald Trump stated that a new agreement with Saudi Arabia for a civilian nuclear program requires the kingdom to normalize relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords.

Details of the Agreement

The deal, announced on Wednesday, is expected to last 30 years and involve U.S. firms in the program’s development. It could allow for the building of a uranium enrichment facility in Saudi Arabia following a joint U.S.-Saudi study.

Nonproliferation experts have raised concerns that the deal fails to include guardrails to prevent enrichment of uranium to weapons-grade levels. Trump’s post said the agreement “will be approved, but is totally subject to Saudi Arabia joining the very respected and successful Abraham Accords.”

Abraham Accords and Middle East Stability

The Abraham Accords, formalized during Trump’s presidency, aim to expand diplomatic ties between Israel and Arab nations. Trump believes Saudi Arabia’s participation is crucial for long-term stability in the region.

The Saudi Embassy in Washington declined to comment on Trump’s assertion that the deal will require the kingdom to join the accords. Saudi Arabia has made clear that normalizing relations with Israel would first require the establishment of a clear path for Palestinian statehood.

Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.