Former President Donald Trump has stipulated that a potential nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia is contingent upon the kingdom normalizing relations with Israel. This demand, revealed less than a day after the deal's announcement, introduces a significant complication to the agreement's progression. The linkage suggests Trump aims to leverage the deal to further his administration’s efforts toward broader Middle East peace and diplomatic alignment. Experts suggest this condition was not previously part of negotiations and represents a considerable shift in the deal’s parameters. The condition casts doubt on whether the deal will be finalized as initially proposed, given the current strained relationship between Saudi Arabia and Israel. This move underscores the complex geopolitical considerations surrounding the nuclear agreement. The success of the deal now hinges on a breakthrough in Israeli-Saudi relations, a historically challenging endeavour.