Why U.S. allies pushed back on Trump’s bid to make Iran deal a package with Israeli normalization
President Trump proposed that several Arab and Muslim countries normalize relations with Israel in exchange for ending the war with Iran. This demand has been met with skepticism from U.S. allies, who view it as unrealistic and potentially harmful to regional stability. Analysts suggest that Trump's insistence on this condition reflects a desperate attempt to secure a diplomatic legacy amid ongoing conflicts.
- ▪Trump's proposal requires Arab and Muslim nations to normalize ties with Israel to end the war with Iran.
- ▪U.S. allies have largely ignored Trump's demand, viewing it as unworkable and politically costly.
- ▪Diplomats believe Trump's insistence on the Abraham Accords is a sign of desperation for a diplomatic victory.
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Iran warWhy U.S. allies pushed back on Trump’s bid to make Iran deal a package with Israeli normalization“Asking them to absorb additional political costs by normalising ties with Israel amid the Gaza tragedy risks deepening regional fault lines rather than healing them,” a senior Pakistani diplomat said. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleU.S. and Iran accuse each other of violating ceasefire as they trade military strikes17:08Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 29, 2026, 8:24 AM EDTBy Matt BradleyTEL AVIV, Israel — It was the kind of sweeping, last-minute demand that would have torpedoed most diplomatic talks: President Donald Trump insisting this week that in exchange for him ending the war with Iran, several Arab and Muslim…
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