Trump says Saudi Arabia must normalize ties with Israel to secure nuclear deal

President Donald Trump announced a new condition attached to the Saudi nuclear agreement. He said Saudi Arabia must normalize diplomatic relations with Israel. President Donald Trump announced a new condition attached to the Saudi nuclear

agreement. He said Saudi Arabia must normalize diplomatic relations with Israel. The demand links the nuclear deal to progress on Israeli‑Saudi ties. The condition was introduced after the administration announced the deal earlier

this week. Critics warn the requirement could stall the nuclear agreement. Saudi officials have not yet responded to the demand. The move adds a diplomatic hurdle to the already complex negotiations. Observers will watch for any shift

in Saudi‑Israeli relations as the deal proceeds.