Iran says could expel UN nuclear inspectors

A senior adviser to supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Thursday that Iran could expel inspectors of the UN nuclear watchdog as "threats" multiply ahead of key talks with the United States.

"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 said on X.

"Transfer of enriched materials to secure locations may also be considered," he added.