US President Donald Trump has announced that the previously agreed nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, allowing the Gulf Kingdom to enrich uranium, will now be contingent on Saudi Arabia normalising ties with Israel and joining the Abraham Accords.

This condition was not mentioned in the initial announcement of the deal, which was signed by US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and Saudi counterpart Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman.

The deal, aimed at helping Saudi Arabia enrich nuclear fuel for its reactors, has raised concerns in Israel over potential nuclear proliferation in the Middle East.Saudi Arabia's refusal to recognise Israel without a pathway to a Palestinian state has added complexity to the agreement.

The Trump administration has stated the deal is for non-military nuclear use, but critics argue it could exacerbate regional tensions, especially with the US already engaged in a nuclear standoff with Iran.

The announcement highlights the delicate balance of US foreign policy in the region, where economic interests and geopolitical alliances are intertwined.Saudi officials have yet to respond to Trump's social media update on the matter, leaving the future of the deal uncertain.

The implications of this condition could significantly impact the deal's viability, given Saudi Arabia's previous stance on Israel and the broader geopolitical landscape.