President Trump recently called for additional Middle Eastern nations to join the Abraham Accords. These U.S.-brokered agreements have normalized relations between Israel and several Arab countries. Trump described them as a significant diplomatic achievement of his first term.
On social media, Trump emphasized that increased cooperation in the Middle East could strengthen regional ties. He even suggested that Iran might consider joining these accords. Furthermore, he urged Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Pakistan to be prepared to sign the agreement.
Since his re-election in 2024, Trump has attempted to expand the accords, although with limited progress. In November, Kazakhstan joined, despite already having full diplomatic relations with Israel.
If more countries commit to the accords, it might appease some Iran critics. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has warned against a peace deal with Iran. However, he welcomed Saudi Arabia and other Arab nations potentially normalizing relations with Israel, citing the agreements as historic and consequential. Graham pointed out that the broader goal remains to isolate Iran.
Despite these ambitions, analysts doubt that additional countries will soon join. They suggest that ending the conflict, initiated by the U.S. and Israel’s attack on Iran, might not incentivize nations like Saudi Arabia to align with the accords.