Trump Says Iran Negotiations 'Proceeding Nicely,' Calls for Expanded Abraham Accords

President Donald Trump stated on Monday that negotiations with Iran are "proceeding nicely" and called for multiple Middle Eastern countries to join the Abraham Accords, suggesting Iran could eventually participate if a deal with the US is reached.

"It should be mandatory" for countries including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, and Jordan to sign the Abraham Accords as part of any broader agreement involving Iran, Trump wrote in a social media post.

A Push for Regional Unity

Trump argued the pact would bring "Power, Strength, and Peace to the Middle East." He referenced a conference call held at the White House on Saturday with leaders and senior officials from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain to discuss the Iran conflict. The UAE and Bahrain are already members of the Accords.

"It may be possible that one or two have a reason for not doing so, and that will be accepted," Trump stated. "But most should be ready, willing, and able to make this Settlement with Iran a far more Historic Event than it would, otherwise, be."

Economic and Social Benefits Cited

Trump claimed the Abraham Accords have been a "Financial, Economic, and Social BOOM" for current members—the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, Sudan, and Kazakhstan—and that none have suggested leaving.

The deal would, he said, "bring true Power, Strength, and Peace to the Middle East for the first time in 5,000 years."

Proposed Timeline and Warnings

Trump proposed that Saudi Arabia and Qatar sign immediately, with other nations following. He warned that failure to sign could indicate "bad intention" and result in exclusion from the deal.

He also said the leaders he spoke with would be "honored" to have Iran join the Accords after a US-Iran agreement is reached.