Trump Pushes Abraham Accords Expansion in Iran Deal Talks

Donald Trump said Monday that any future agreement with Iran should include a major expansion of the Abraham Accords, the U.S.-brokered agreements designed to normalize relations with Israel.

In a social media post, Trump said negotiations with Iran are “proceeding nicely,” but argued that several countries should be required to join the accords as part of a broader regional agreement.

Trump wants more Middle Eastern countries to join the Abraham Accords

Trump specifically named:

• Saudi Arabia
• Qatar
• Pakistan
• Turkey
• Egypt
• Jordan

The president said these nations should “immediately” sign onto the agreements following ongoing diplomatic discussions linked to the Iran negotiations.

Trump added that after extensive U.S. efforts to stabilize the region, participation in the accords should become “mandatory” for most countries involved.

Egypt and Jordan already recognize Israel

Although Trump included Egypt and Jordan in his comments, both countries already maintain official peace treaties and diplomatic relations with Israel.

Egypt became the first Arab nation to recognize Israel in 1979, while Jordan signed its peace agreement in 1994.

Trump acknowledged that one or two countries may ultimately refuse to join but suggested most regional governments should support the initiative.

What are the Abraham Accords?

The Abraham Accords were first signed in 2020 during Trump’s first presidential term.

The agreements initially normalized relations between Israel and:

• United Arab Emirates
• Bahrain

Additional countries later joined, including:

• Sudan
• Morocco
• Kazakhstan

The accords focused on expanding diplomatic, economic and security cooperation across the Middle East and North Africa.

Iran deal details remain unclear

Trump did not provide specifics on how expanded Abraham Accords participation would directly connect to a final agreement with Iran.

It also remains unclear whether Iranian officials would accept such conditions.

However, Trump hinted that even Iran itself could eventually join the accords if negotiations succeed.

The comments come as the United States continues diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East following months of conflict tied to the Iran-Israel crisis.

Regional diplomacy remains highly sensitive

The possibility of expanding the Abraham Accords has long been viewed as one of Trump’s major foreign policy goals.

Still, several countries mentioned by Trump maintain complex political relationships with Israel, particularly amid ongoing tensions connected to Gaza and broader regional security concerns.

Saudi Arabia, for example, has previously signaled openness to normalization talks but tied progress to Palestinian statehood issues and regional stability.

For now, the timeline and structure of any final Iran agreement remain uncertain, even as Trump signals confidence that negotiations are moving forward.