As in July 2023, Algeria has reacted to the ongoing rapprochement between Morocco and Iran. Algiers fears that a normalization of relations between Rabat and Tehran, which have been severed since May 2018, would be detrimental to the Polisario.
Donald Trump announced his victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, claiming a historic win. World leaders, including French President Macron and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, congratulated him, while Morocco hopes for the fulfillment of Trump's previous commitments, particularly regarding recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara.