During a conference call on May 24, 2026, President Trump discussed with leaders from several Arab and Muslim countries the possibility of signing peace agreements with Israel following a potential resolution to the Iran war. According to two U.S. officials with knowledge of the call, Trump expressed his desire for these nations to join the Abraham Accords.
Trump's focus appears to be on achieving a historic peace agreement between Saudi Arabia and Israel, although current political dynamics and the upcoming Israeli elections may complicate this goal.
The call included leaders from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain, who expressed support for the emerging deal with Iran. A U.S. official noted that the leaders affirmed their backing, stating, "They all said we are with you on this deal. And if it doesn't work we will be with you too."
Trump indicated he would reach out to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu next and hopes to have him join future discussions. He expects nations that have not yet normalized relations with Israel to do so after the Iran conflict concludes. Some leaders, particularly from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Pakistan, reacted with surprise to Trump's request.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump thanked Middle Eastern countries for their support and cooperation, emphasizing the importance of joining the Abraham Accords. He also suggested that Iran could one day join the Accords, contingent on its recognition of Israel. Senator Lindsey Graham expressed support for Trump's initiative, stating that if Arab and Muslim allies agreed to join the Accords, it would be a significant development in Middle Eastern history.
However, Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman of Saudi Arabia has recently shown hesitance regarding normalization with Israel, citing the need for Israel to commit to a path for a Palestinian state, a condition that Israel currently rejects. Israeli and U.S. officials believe that Saudi Arabia is unlikely to take any steps toward normalization before the upcoming Israeli elections.