President Donald Trump said on TruthSocial that seven Arab and Muslim nations must join the Abraham Accords as part of any deal with Iran [1].
This proposal seeks to fundamentally reshape Middle East diplomacy by linking a nuclear agreement with Iran to a broad regional normalization pact. If successful, the move would isolate Iran while creating a unified diplomatic front among several of the region's most influential powers.
In a post dated May 25, 2026, Trump identified Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, and Egypt as the nations that should join the accords [1]. He wrote, "I want Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan and Egypt to join the Abraham Accords as part of any Iran deal" [1].
The president's goal is to broaden regional normalization and increase pressure on Iran to end the ongoing conflict [1, 2]. By expanding the Abraham Accords, the administration aims to secure a more stable security architecture in the region through collective diplomatic recognition.
Reactions to the proposal have been divided. Senator Lindsey Graham said the idea was "simply brilliant" [5]. However, other analysts expressed skepticism regarding the feasibility of the demand. One author for The Telegraph said the proposal is "startlingly ambitious" and that most regional leaders are unlikely to accept it [2].
Further criticism suggested the plan lacks the necessary consensus among the targeted nations. A reporter for Yahoo News said the effort is "destined to fail" because few Middle Eastern leaders can agree on the terms [3].
“"I want Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan and Egypt to join the Abraham Accords as part of any Iran deal,"”
This demand shifts the focus of an Iran nuclear deal from narrow non-proliferation goals to a broader geopolitical strategy of regional alignment. By making the Abraham Accords a prerequisite, the U.S. is attempting to leverage the nuclear negotiations to create a permanent security bloc, though the success of this strategy depends on the willingness of diverse Arab states to align their foreign policies under a single U.S.-led framework.
