Former President Donald Trump has publicly called for a significant expansion of the Abraham Accords, urging a coalition of nations to normalize relations with Israel as part of a broader diplomatic strategy involving Iran. In a recent statement, Trump revealed he has engaged in discussions with leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, and Pakistan, encouraging them to join the existing framework that already includes the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.

The proposal suggests that if a formal agreement is reached with Iran, the nation could be integrated into this regional coalition. Trump described the initiative as a complex effort to foster stability, noting that while some nations may face obstacles to joining, the majority could play a pivotal role in making a potential settlement with Iran a historic milestone for the Middle East. He characterized the ongoing negotiations with Tehran as progressing, though he stopped short of suggesting that a final deal is currently imminent.

The Abraham Accords, which were first brokered during Trump’s initial term in 2020, marked a historic shift in regional diplomacy by establishing formal ties between Israel and several Arab nations. While the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan joined the accords during his presidency, efforts to bring other regional powers into the fold have faced varying degrees of success. Despite Trump’s optimism regarding Saudi Arabia’s potential participation, Riyadh has maintained a cautious stance, and the current status of these diplomatic efforts remains a subject of intense international scrutiny.