President Donald Trump claimed the next phase of negotiations with Iran would be “easier” than the initial round that led to the recently announced Memorandum of Understanding.

“It goes to a second stage, which I think will be actually easier,” Trump said while meeting with the emir of Qatar on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France.

Officials have said the next phase would involve technical discussions on Iran’s nuclear program, as well as financial relief for Tehran and details on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump also insisted the US would not be “investing any money in Iran,” seeking to tamp down on fears among some of his allies that Tehran would receive American funds.

Officials have said instead that a $300 billion reconstruction fund would be funded by Gulf nations.

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