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Trump places new condition on signed Saudi nuclear deal, says country must join Abraham Accords
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by CNN Newsource , KVIA ABC-7
· July 23, 2026
· 3 min read
By Betsy Klein, Davis Winkie, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump has placed a new condition on a nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia a day after formally approving it, saying the country now must join the Abraham Accords. Trump wrote in a post on social media Thursday that the deal, which has alr...
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Key takeaway Trump wrote in a post on social media Thursday that the deal, which has already been signed, “will be approved,” but added, that it “is totally subject to Saudi Arabia joining the very respected and successful Abraham Accords.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso's strategic location near the US-Mexico border and its history of international trade make its residents keenly aware of global developments that could impact regional stability and security. The new condition placed by President Trump on the Saudi nuclear deal, requiring the country to join the Abraham Accords, may seem distant, but it has implications for the city's own economic and cultural ties to the Middle East. El Paso has a significant military presence, with Fort Bliss being a major economic driver, and any shifts in global alliances or security arrangements can have a ripple effect on the local economy. Furthermore, the city's diverse population, including its Jewish and Muslim communities, may be watching this development closely, given the potential impact on diplomatic relations between Israel and its neighbors. As the situation unfolds, El Pasoans will be looking for clarity on how this new condition might affect the region's economic and cultural exchange with the Middle East.
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Published: July 23, 2026 ·
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What is this story about? By Betsy Klein, Davis Winkie, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump has placed a new condition on a nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia a day after formally approving it, saying the country now must join the Abraham Accords. Trump wrote in a post on social media Thursday that the deal, which has alr...
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