Trump says US 'getting along well' with Iran as indirect talks begin in Qatar

President Donald Trump expressed optimism about U.S.-Iran relations, stating the two countries are "getting along well" as indirect talks commenced in Doha, Qatar. The negotiations, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, aim to de-escalate tensions and advance discussions on Iran's denuclearization.

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The denuclearisation of Iran is moving along well.

Trump told reporters that Iran "has come a long way" in negotiations and that the denuclearization process is progressing. He emphasized that Iran must never possess a nuclear weapon. Both the U.S. and Iran confirmed their officials would attend the talks, though Iran reiterated that direct negotiations would not occur.

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They’ve had very good meetings, and we’ll see.

A diplomat, speaking anonymously, confirmed that "indirect technical talks" were underway, building on progress made at the Lake Lucerne Summit. These discussions focus on the details of a memorandum of understanding. However, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazim Gharibabadi stated that negotiations for a final deal had not yet begun, with working groups formed but no formal talks initiated.

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We hit them very hard last week. I think they’re fine.

The memorandum of understanding, brokered by Qatar and Pakistan, includes a 60-day ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a framework for a final agreement on Iran's nuclear program. Earlier, Tehran had denied Trump's claim of direct talks in Doha, with the foreign ministry stating officials had no plans for negotiations with the American side at any level.

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It’s the denuclearisation of Iran, it’s very simple, and Iran can never have a nuclear weapon.