Sen. Lindsey Graham is making one thing crystal clear as President Donald Trump pushes forward with high-stakes negotiations involving Iran: any lasting peace deal must include a major expansion of the historic Abraham Accords.
The South Carolina Republican praised Trump’s emerging Middle East strategy over the weekend and said the president has a rare opportunity to reshape the region in a way few world leaders ever could.
In a lengthy statement posted to X, Graham argued that bringing more Muslim nations into the Abraham Accords — especially Saudi Arabia — could become one of the most important diplomatic achievements in modern history.
“If these negotiations ultimately lead to additional Arab and Muslim nations joining the Abraham Accords, it would become one of the most consequential agreements the Middle East has ever seen,” Graham wrote.
The longtime Trump ally specifically pointed to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Pakistan as countries whose participation could dramatically alter the balance of power across the region.
According to Graham, stronger cooperation between Israel and major Arab nations would not only isolate Iran politically and economically, but also strengthen America’s allies and improve long-term stability in the Middle East.
He described the strategy as a “brilliant move” by President Trump and urged foreign leaders to embrace what he called a once-in-a-generation opportunity.
“To Saudi Arabia and others: now is the time to be bold,” Graham wrote. “President Trump understands what is at stake.”
The senator also issued a blunt warning to nations considering rejecting the proposal, saying refusing to move forward could damage future relationships with the United States and weaken hopes for lasting regional peace.
Graham’s remarks highlight the growing Republican belief that the Abraham Accords should remain at the center of America’s Middle East strategy under Trump’s leadership.
Originally negotiated during Trump’s first term, the Abraham Accords normalized relations between Israel and several Arab nations, including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan. Conservatives have frequently pointed to the agreements as one of Trump’s biggest foreign policy victories.
Now, many Trump allies believe the next major step would be securing a historic agreement between Saudi Arabia and Israel — something foreign policy experts have described for years as the ultimate breakthrough in the region.
Supporters of the strategy argue that a broader alliance between Israel and Sunni Arab nations could create a powerful counterweight to Iran while opening the door to stronger economic ties, military cooperation, and regional security partnerships.
As negotiations continue, Graham urged Trump to remain firm and avoid pressure from critics or foreign governments seeking to water down the plan.
“President Trump should stay focused on getting the best possible deal,” Graham wrote. “At the same time, expanding the Abraham Accords must remain a top priority.”
If successful, the strategy could cement Trump’s legacy as the president who dramatically reshaped the political future of the Middle East while strengthening America’s position on the world stage.