local
Trump says nuclear deal hinges on Saudi Arabia normalizing ties with Israel
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by AP via Scripps News Group , NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· July 23, 2026
· 3 min read
President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a new agreement reached with Saudi Arabia for a civilian nuclear program will require the kingdom to normalize relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords. In a post on social media, the Republican president said the deal doesnt allow for enrichm...
Story provenance No corrections
Summary created by The Nashville Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Original reporting AP via Scripps News Group, NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Original story Read at the source Source published Jul 23, 2026 Indexed here Jul 23, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
Every story comes with a passport. How we work · Corrections log
Key takeaway Trump's post said the agreement will be approved, but is totally subject to Saudi Arabia joining the very respected and successful Abraham Accords.
Why this matters in The Nashville
Nashville's business community, with its growing presence of international companies, may be watching the developments in the Saudi Arabia nuclear deal with interest. The involvement of US firms in the program's development could have implications for local companies with ties to the Middle East or the energy sector. As the agreement is set to be reviewed by Congress, Nashville's congressional representatives may play a role in shaping the deal's outcome. The city's residents may also be concerned about the potential risks associated with the deal, particularly given the concerns raised by nonproliferation experts about the lack of guardrails to prevent uranium enrichment. With the deal's approval contingent on Saudi Arabia's normalization of ties with Israel, the situation will likely be closely monitored by Nashville's international business and diplomatic community, as well as its residents with interests in global affairs and Middle Eastern politics.
About this story
Original reporting by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) . The Nashville surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: local ·
Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a new agreement reached with Saudi Arabia for a civilian nuclear program will require the kingdom to normalize relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords. In a post on social media, the Republican president said the deal doesnt allow for enrichm...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 23, 2026 by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) and curated for The Nashville readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by AP via Scripps News Group at NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate). To learn more about how The Nashville selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more local coverage from The Nashville, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More local →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter