Iran Warns of Possible Suspension of IAEA Ties Over External Threats

A senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution has warned that persistent threats against Iran could result in the country halting its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

The continuation of external military threats to Iran could lead to the expulsion of IAEA inspectors and the suspension of cooperation with the UN nuclear agency, Ali Shamkhani wrote on X on Thursday, The Caspian Post reports, citing Iranian media.

Transferring enriched materials to safe and unknown locations in Iran could also be on the agenda, he added.

Iranian officials have strongly warned that any attack on the country will be met with a swift and harsh response.