Pakistan, July 1 -- US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that relations with Iran were improving following recent technical talks in Qatar. He said the negotiations were progressing well toward advancing denuclearisation and regional stability. The discussions are significant for shipping security and efforts to secure a lasting ceasefire.

Speaking to reporters in Washington, Trump said the United States was "getting along very well" with Iran. He described the recent meetings as productive and said Iran had "come a long way." Trump added that the denuclearisation process was moving forward and expressed confidence about future progress.

The United States and Iran held indirect technical talks in Doha on Wednesday. The discussion...