US President Donald Trump has called on more Middle Eastern countries to join the Abraham Accords, linking expanded regional normalisation efforts to ongoing tensions and negotiations involving Iran.
Speaking on May 25, Trump suggested that broader diplomatic recognition of Israel by Muslim-majority nations could form part of a wider framework aimed at reducing instability in the region. He argued that strengthening regional alliances and cooperation may help create conditions for a future settlement involving Iran and ongoing military tensions.
The Abraham Accords were first signed in 2020 during Trump’s previous presidency. The agreements normalised relations between Israel and several Arab countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Morocco. Critics of the Abraham Accords argue that the agreements normalised relations with Israel without addressing the ongoing Palestinian issue or the broader Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories.
Trump reportedly said additional countries could eventually join the agreements as part of broader diplomatic efforts in the region. However, analysts note that deep political divisions, ongoing conflicts and public opposition in some countries remain major obstacles to further expansion of the accords.
Regional tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United States have continued to rise in recent weeks, with negotiations and military developments closely watched internationally.
