Trump says he hopes Saudi Arabia will soon join the Abraham Accords and recognize Israel 'in your own time'
- President Donald Trump met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on May 13, 2025, to deliver a speech at the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum.
- The visit came amid ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations, including the fourth series of discussions led by Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff, who sought to convince Iran to halt its nuclear activities.
- Trump called on Iran to pursue a more constructive direction, advocated for reviving the nuclear agreement, announced the lifting of sanctions on Syria, and expressed optimism that Saudi Arabia would eventually normalize relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords.
- Trump emphasized the $600 billion in Saudi investments pledged for the U.S., finalized over a dozen bilateral agreements, and expressed his commitment to moving beyond previous disagreements to build fresh alliances.
- The visit underscored the strong U.S.-Saudi ties amid regional conflicts, with implications for Middle East peace efforts, economic cooperation, and Iran nuclear diplomacy.
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Trump Pushes Saudi Arabia to Recognize Israel
During a speech at the Saudi-US investment forum in Riyadh, President Donald Trump urged Saudi Arabia to recognize Israel and join the Abraham Accords, which were initiated during his first term to normalize relations between Israel and several Arab nations, including Bahrain, the UAE, Sudan, and Morocco. Trump addressed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman directly and emphasized the significance of Saudi participation as a major step toward sustai…
Trump calls on Saudi Arabia to join Abraham Accords and recognizing Israel
President Trump called on Saudi Arabia to recognize Israel during a speech to the oil-rich kingdom’s leaders on Tuesday — saying “you’ll be greatly honoring me” by doing so. Trump frequently referred to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman by name during his speech at the Saudi-US investment forum as the country’s de facto ruler […]
Trump urges Saudi Arabia to join Abraham Accords, recognise Israel
US President Donald Trump has called on Saudi Arabia to formally recognise Israel by joining the Abraham Accords, describing the potential move as a landmark step for regional peace and a personal honour. Speaking at the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh on Tuesday, Trump appealed directly to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who was seated prominently alongside tech magnate Elon Musk. “It’s my fervent hope, wish, and even my dream that Saudi …
Trump Calls on Saudi Arabia to Join Abraham Accords During Visit to Riyadh
US President Donald Trump speaks at the Saudi-US Investment Forum, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed US President Donald Trump called on Saudi Arabia to join the Abraham Accords and officially recognize Israel while speaking at the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh on Tuesday. “With the historic Abraham Accords that we’re so proud of, all the momentum was aimed at peace, aimed very successfully,” Trump said…
By Recognizing Israel, ‘You’ll Be Greatly Honoring Me,’ Trump Tells Saudis
(JNS) – U.S. President Donald Trump told Saudi Arabian officials that they ought to recognize Israel formally, and by doing so, “you’ll be greatly honoring me.” Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily Roundup Email “It’s been an amazing thing, the Abraham Accords. It’s my fervent hope, wish and even my dream, that Saudi […]
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