Trump Conditions Iran Peace Deal on Expansion of Abraham Accords

President Donald Trump said any peace agreement with Iran should require additional Muslim-majority states, including Saudi Arabia and Turkey, to join the U.S.-brokered Abraham Accords.

In remarks released May 25, 2026, Trump said negotiations toward a deal were "proceeding nicely" but linked the prospects for a final agreement to broader regional normalization with Israel. According to reporting by multiple outlets, the discussions between the United States and Iran have touched on operational and technical issues including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the status of Iran's enriched uranium stockpile and the scope of possible sanctions relief.

Iran has publicly acknowledged some progress in talks to end the ongoing conflict but has warned that obstacles remain, citing complexities in U.S. positions and what Iranian officials describe as Israeli interference. Regional officials have also suggested that a draft agreement could address related fronts of the conflict, including the confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

All sourcing for this report is dated May 25, 2026.