Trump calls for Iran deal and pledged to grow the Abraham Accords during a major speech in Saudi Arabia. Speaking at the Gulf Cooperation Council summit in Riyadh, he outlined a broad vision for the Middle East as a center of diplomacy, trade, and stability.
Addressing regional leaders, Trump said he wants peace with Iran—but under strict conditions. He demanded that Iran stop sponsoring terrorism, end proxy wars, and permanently give up any nuclear ambitions.
“They cannot have a nuclear weapon,” Trump declared. He said a deal is possible, but only if Iran verifiably halts its nuclear program and regional aggression.
Trump praised the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain for signing the Abraham Accords. He described their 2020 decision to normalize ties with Israel as courageous and visionary. That agreement, brokered during his previous term, marked a major diplomatic milestone in the region.
He announced that more countries would join the peace initiative. “We’ll continue that progress by adding more countries to the Abraham Accords,” he said, calling it a pathway to regional peace and economic growth.
Moments before the speech, Trump met with Syria’s Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa. He confirmed that the U.S. would lift sanctions on Syria as part of a broader push to normalize relations.
Trump described Syria’s inclusion in the region’s diplomatic framework as necessary for long-term stability. The announcement comes after years of U.S. pressure on the Assad regime and its allies.
Turning to Lebanon, Trump said the country has “a new chance” to escape the influence of Hezbollah. He urged Lebanon’s new leadership to build a functional and independent state.
Trump emphasized that peace must be rooted in strength and economic cooperation. He said the Middle East can become a thriving hub of commerce, diplomacy, and culture—if governments choose security and reform over division.
Trump calls for Iran deal and peace-building measures as he continues his regional visit. The summit marks a significant step in reshaping U.S. strategy in the Middle East.
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