Trump places new condition on signed Saudi nuclear deal, says country must join Abraham Accords

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump has added a new condition to the recently approved nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, stating the deal is contingent on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords.
• The agreement, signed by Energy Secretary Chris Wright and his Saudi counterpart, allows Saudi Arabia to develop a civilian nuclear program but explicitly excludes uranium enrichment without further evaluation.
• Critics, including Israeli officials, have expressed concerns about the deal, especially since Saudi Arabia is not required to adopt the Additional Protocol with the International Atomic Energy Agency, unlike previous agreements with the UAE.
• Historically, US nuclear cooperation with Saudi Arabia has been linked to the kingdom normalizing relations with Israel, but recent geopolitical developments have complicated this condition, making Trump's new demand notable.
• The impact of Trump’s social media statement on the signed agreement remains unclear, with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu endorsing the call for Saudi Arabia to join the Abraham Accords.