New Delhi, May 27 -- US President Donald Trump's bid to link a potential Iran peace deal to an expanded Abraham Accords has sparked immediate pushback, with key regional powers voicing scepticism or outright rejecting the proposal.

Speaking with ANI, former diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar on Wednesday highlighted that Turkey could potentially be persuaded to join through a strategic "give-and-take" arrangement; he remains cautious regarding others.

"We must recognise that Turkey has had relations with Israel for a long time and only recently severed them. If there is enough pressure or a "give-and-take" arrangement, Turkey might be persuaded to join the Abraham Accords," said Sajjanhar.

Meanwhile, Islamabad has issued a blunt rejection. Defen...