In a significant speech delivered in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, President Donald Trump urged the kingdom’s leadership to formally recognize Israel, stating, “you’ll be greatly honoring me” by taking this step toward peace.
Addressing Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who was seated prominently in the front row, Trump repeatedly referenced the prince by name, emphasizing his call for stronger ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel.
“With the historic Abraham Accords that we’re so proud of, all the momentum was aimed at peace, aimed very successfully,” Trump declared, highlighting the groundbreaking agreements that normalized relations between Israel and several Arab nations.
He expressed his vision for broader regional harmony, saying, “It’s been an amazing thing, the Abraham Accords, and it’s my fervent hope, wish, and even my dream that Saudi Arabia — a place I have such respect for, especially over the last fairly short period of time, what you’ve been able to do — but will soon be joining the Abraham Accords.”
Trump underscored the potential impact of Saudi Arabia’s participation, noting, “I think it’ll be a tremendous tribute to your country, and it will be something that’s really going to be very important for the future of the future of the Middle East. I took a risk in doing them, and they’ve been an absolute bonanza for the countries that have joined the Biden administration did nothing for four years.”
In the same address, Trump turned his attention to Iran, issuing a stern warning about its nuclear ambitions. He vowed to impose “massive maximum pressure” and “drive Iranian oil exports to zero” if Tehran fails to agree to a new nuclear deal.
“The time is right now for them to choose is right now — we don’t have a lot of time,” Trump emphasized, pressing Iran to act swiftly to avoid escalated consequences.
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The value of any agreement with an Arab state is questionable, and with Saudi Arabia perhaps the most questionable since it is probably the least democratic state in the region. Its a one family dictatorship. When they go, any agreement they made goes with them.