Middle East Envoy Plans Expansion of Abraham Accords

Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy, announced that several new countries are expected to join the Abraham Accords, the U.S.-brokered normalization agreements between Israel and Arab nations established during Trump's first term. These expansions are progressing successfully, with major announcements anticipated soon, potentially by next year. Despite ongoing tensions with Iran, including a recent 12-day conflict ended by a Trump-brokered ceasefire, discussions about the Abraham Accords continue independently. Witkoff expressed hope for renewed nuclear negotiations with Iran, emphasizing that uranium enrichment and weaponization remain red lines for the U.S. Moreover, Witkoff highlighted the strategic shift toward direct negotiations with Iranian officials and the broader opportunity for regional stability and economic growth following the ceasefire. The Abraham Accords remain a foundational achievement in Middle East peace efforts, with Witkoff underscoring their importance as a basis for further progress.