Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:19am on 24 Jul 2026,Friday International
US President Donald Trump has said that any future civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia would depend on the Kingdom recognising Israel. Speaking on the issue, Trump indicated that normalising ties with Israel remains a key condition for advancing the proposed nuclear cooperation. The remarks come amid ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, where the United States has sought to expand the Abraham Accords and encourage Arab-Israeli normalisation. Saudi Arabia has maintained that recognition of Israel is linked to progress toward a Palestinian state. The statement highlights the continued intersection of regional diplomacy, security, and nuclear cooperation. (PC: AP)
