Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has reportedly turned down pressures to join the Abraham Accords, a move that has left U.S. President Donald Trump “deeply disappointed and angry,” according to an exclusive by Axios.
Sources familiar with the discussions told the outlet that Trump had been banking on Riyadh’s participation as a diplomatic trophy, but the Crown Prince stood firm, citing mounting domestic opposition to any immediate normalization with Israel.
The development marks a major setback for Washington’s hopes of expanding the regional pact, especially as tensions across the Middle East remain fragile. Despite intense lobbying, the Saudi leadership reportedly maintained that public sentiment at home makes such a step politically impossible at this time.
Analysts say the refusal is a significant blow to normalization momentum, potentially reshaping the strategic landscape ahead of future diplomatic engagements.
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