President Donald Trump has stated that the United States will not move forward with a civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia unless the kingdom agrees to normalize relations with Israel under the Abraham Accords. Trump made the comments on Friday, clarifying that this condition was always understood. The Abraham Accords, brokered by the Trump administration, facilitated normalization agreements between Israel and several Arab nations, but Saudi Arabia has not yet joined. The proposed nuclear deal would allow Saudi Arabia to develop civilian nuclear energy, potentially with U.S. assistance. Trump's remarks signal a firm stance linking nuclear cooperation to broader regional peace efforts. The statement comes amid ongoing discussions about the future of U.S.-Saudi relations and the potential expansion of the Abraham Accords. Trump emphasized that Saudi membership in the accords is a prerequisite for any nuclear agreement. The condition had been previously implied but not explicitly stated by the former president. The development highlights the interconnected nature of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, balancing energy interests with diplomatic normalization.