India, May 25 -- Days after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested progress was being made on a possible Iran nuclear agreement, US President Donald Trump has introduced a fresh condition that could significantly raise the stakes in negotiations.

Trump now wants Middle Eastern countries - including Iran - to join the Abraham Accords as part of any final agreement with Washington.

The demand adds to an already extensive list of US conditions, including keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, a complete halt to Iranian uranium enrichment, and no compensation for losses suffered by Tehran during the recent conflict.

What are The Abraham Accords?

The Abraham Accords were brokered by the United States in 2020 during Trump's first term. The...