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Thursday, April 10, 2025
Khamenei aide says Iran could boot IAEA inspectors ahead of talks with US
TEHRAN, Iran — A senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warns that Iran could expel inspectors of the UN nuclear watchdog as “threats” multiply ahead of key talks with the United States.
The comments from Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani are the first from an Iranian official since US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that military action against Iran was “absolutely” possible if talks failed to produce a deal.
“The continuation of external threats and Iran being in a state of military attack may lead to deterrent measures, including expulsion of inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency and cessation of cooperation,” Shamkhani says on X.
“Transfer of enriched materials to secure locations may also be considered,” he adds.
The Times of Israel Community.