Trump demands Muslim nations normalize with Israel in Iran peace push

Trump has said that Muslim-majority countries across the greater Middle East should join the Abraham Accords as part of efforts to reach a peace deal with Iran — calling it “mandatory” at a minimum.

Ovez Anwar, Director of the Research Society of International Law, joins the program from Islamabad to discuss the reaction in Pakistan and the wider region. He explains why Pakistan’s position on recognizing Israel remains tied to the establishment of a viable Palestinian state, and why Washington may struggle to pressure countries into changing long-standing foreign policy positions.