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President Trump told Breitbart this week at the G7 that he expects more Arab countries to join the Abraham Accords. The exchange came during a bilateral meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The message was simple: keep pushing for normalization with Israel and use the current leverage over Iran to get real deals done.
Trump’s message at the G7: Expand the Abraham Accords
On the sidelines of the summit in Évian‑les‑Bains, President Trump praised the UAE as an early, smart partner and said other countries will “come in now” to the Abraham Accords. He suggested Iran was the main reason some states held back, and he urged a broad roll call of potential partners. That’s a clear public nudge to leaders from Saudi Arabia to Qatar, Jordan, Egypt and others to consider normalization with Israel.
Why this push matters for regional peace and U.S. strategy
Linking Abraham Accords expansion to negotiations over Iran is smart politics and smart strategy. If the United States can combine security guarantees with diplomatic openings, it can isolate Iran and strengthen regional ties to Israel. Sen. Lindsey Graham called the idea one of the most important remarks at the G7. In plain terms: more normalization means less chance for future wars and more economic and security cooperation across the Middle East.
Obstacles remain — especially in Riyadh
Don’t get carried away by optimism alone. Saudi Arabia and other holdouts have real domestic and diplomatic reasons to wait, including pressure over Palestinian issues. Normalization often comes with conditions, and those conditions matter. Still, the Accords have shown they can grow — look at recent additions beyond the original signatories — so expansion is possible if the U.S. plays its cards right.
What should happen next — leverage, incentives, and common sense
The administration should publicly spell out the incentives: trade deals, defense ties, and security guarantees tied to expanded normalization. Congress should back practical measures to help seal those deals. Republicans should cheer a policy that weakens Iran and strengthens U.S. allies — and they should be ready to call out anyone who prefers talk over results. If the White House really wants more countries to join the Abraham Accords, now is the time to stop smiling for cameras and start closing real deals.
