Trump adds Israel strings to Saudi nuclear deal, throwing pact into uncertain terrain
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US President Trump linked the Saudi nuclear deal to normalization under the Abraham Accords, a condition not previously stated. Saudi Arabia insists on progress for Palestinian statehood, complicating diplomatic efforts amid scrutiny in US Congress.
US President Trump linked the Saudi nuclear deal to Abraham Accords normalization. This condition was not previously stated when the agreement was unveiled. Saudi Arabia maintains its stance on Palestinian statehood progress. The deal faces scrutiny in Congress and among critics. This move complicates diplomatic efforts and future negotiations.