Trump reportedly asked Muslim leaders to normalize ties with ‘Israel’ after Iran war

US President Donald Trump has called on leaders of several Arab and Muslim-majority countries to normalize diplomatic ties with ‘Israel’ once a deal is reached to end the ongoing conflict with Iran, according to reports from Axios.

During a conference call on Saturday with several leaders, Trump discussed an emerging agreement with Tehran.

The leaders reportedly expressed support for the deal, which aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran's nuclear program.

Trump explicitly stated that, upon conclusion of the Iran conflict, he expects nations not yet part of the Abraham Accords to establish peace agreements with ‘Israel’.

The Abraham Accords, originally brokered during Trump's first term, facilitated normalization between ‘Israel’ and countries including the UAE, Bahrain, and Morocco.

The request reportedly elicited silence from some participants, particularly those without formal relations with ‘Israel’, such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Pakistan.

"There was silence on the line and Trump joked and asked if they are still there," one of the US officials reportedly said, according to Axios. .

One US official described the moment as prompting Trump to jokingly ask if the leaders were still on the line.

Saudi Arabia remains a key focus for potential normalization, though longstanding demands related to the Palestinian issue continue to present challenges.

Trump indicated that senior envoys, including Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, would follow up with the leaders in the coming weeks.

The development occurs amid active negotiations to finalize a US-Iran agreement.

Trump has described the framework as largely negotiated, emphasizing it would differ significantly from previous accords and prioritize US interests.