President Donald Trump stated he is requesting that several Gulf States join the Abraham Accords, which aims to establish relations between Israel and multiple Arab nations, as part of a broader agreement to end the conflict with Iran. Trump emphasized that it should be mandatory for countries including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, and Jordan to sign onto the accords simultaneously.
During a recent social media post, Trump mentioned discussions with leaders from these nations over the weekend, but did not disclose their responses. He suggested that while some countries may have reasons for not joining, most should be prepared to participate in what he termed a historic settlement with Iran.
Trump also mentioned the possibility of Iran joining the accords, although this is considered unlikely due to Iran's stated opposition to Israel. Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that negotiations are ongoing and there may be updates soon. He noted that the discussions are primarily focused on ending the war, with no current talks about Iran's nuclear program.
Esmaeil Baghaei, a spokesman for Iran’s foreign ministry, confirmed that the focus remains on concluding the war and that significant progress has been made in negotiations, though an agreement is not imminent. The ongoing conflict has allowed Iran to exert control over the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil and gas transportation. Reports suggest that the potential deal under consideration would involve reopening the strait and establishing a timeline for further discussions on Iran's nuclear activities.
Earlier this month, Trump expressed willingness to negotiate terms that would require Iran to halt uranium enrichment for 20 years, alongside allowing inspections of its nuclear facilities. However, it remains uncertain if Iran will agree to these conditions.