US President Donald Trump said Thursday that any agreement with Saudi Arabia on a civilian nuclear programme would be contingent on the kingdom establishing diplomatic relations with Israel under the Abraham Accords.

In a post on social media, Trump said the proposed deal would not permit Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium. The issue has drawn scrutiny from nonproliferation experts, who argue the agreement lacks sufficient safeguards to ensure uranium cannot be enriched to weapons-grade levels.

The remarks came as political debate intensified in Washington over the administration’s handling of the conflict with Iran.

The US House of Representatives narrowly approved a resolution on Thursday calling for congressional authorization before further US military action against Iran, marking the second time lawmakers have backed such a measure.

The resolution passed by a vote of 214-208 and now shifts attention to the Senate, which was expected to take up similar legislation later in the day.

Although the Democratic-led effort is largely symbolic and faces uncertain prospects, supporters say it sends a clear message that lawmakers want Congress to play a greater role in decisions involving military action.

Representative Pramila Jayapal, who led the measure on the House floor, criticized the administration’s approach, saying the conflict has continued without a clearly defined mission, strategy or end objective.

The resolution was approved with support from Democrats and a small number of Republican lawmakers who joined them. However, most Republicans opposed the measure, backing Trump’s handling of the conflict and rejecting efforts to limit the president’s authority over military operations.