US President Donald Trump called on Gulf nations, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt, to normalize ties with Israel as part of efforts to secure a broader agreement with Iran and expand the Abraham Accords.
His remarks added uncertainty to ongoing US-Iran negotiations, with Tehran saying a final agreement was still far from complete despite continued diplomatic discussions.
A high-level Iranian delegation visited Doha to discuss issues involving uranium enrichment, frozen funds, and the Strait of Hormuz, while US officials expressed cautious optimism that a deal could still be reached.
Trump’s proposal drew criticism from analysts and regional leaders who argued that many Arab nations remain unwilling to recognize Israel without the creation of an independent Palestinian state.
The developments briefly affected global oil prices as markets reacted to renewed hopes for easing tensions in the Middle East.
Source: PhilNews24 | May 26, 2026
