▲ U.S. President Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday (July 1, local time) that very good talks have taken place regarding follow-up negotiations between the United States and Iran following the end of hostilities.
Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews near Washington, D.C., President Trump said, "The denuclearization of Iran is proceeding smoothly. They had a very good meeting, and we will see what happens."
"We have been pushing them very hard for three days, but we are getting along very well," Trump emphasized. "Denuclearization is moving forward, and everything is going well."
The meetings mentioned by President Trump appear to be indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran.
Reuters reported that indirect discussions between the U.S. and Iran, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, began on June 30 and continued through July 1.
Previously, the United States and Iran engaged in an armed skirmish in the Strait of Hormuz from June 26 to 27 and are currently coordinating the resumption of working-level talks that were scheduled for late last month.
Regarding the release of a financial report showing that he earned at least 2.2 billion dollars last year after successfully securing a second term, President Trump attributed the earnings to rising stock prices, stating, "Everyone is making money," and added, "I am not involved (in managing my assets)."
As he visited North Dakota, President Trump expressed his excitement about boarding the new presidential aircraft (Air Force One) for the first time, saying, "I am really looking forward to it," and added, "No one has ever seen anything like this."
The new Air Force One is a modified Boeing 747 jumbo jet gifted by Qatar.
(Photo: AP, Yonhap News)
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