Iran Plans Nuclear Cooperation Halt If US Threats Persist

Iran has warned it may suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) if the U.S. continues to issue military threats regarding its nuclear program. Ali Shamkhani, an adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader, stated that continued threats could lead to the expulsion of IAEA inspectors and moving enriched uranium to undisclosed locations within Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump has recently reiterated that Iran would face 'great danger' if nuclear talks fail, emphasizing he would have the final say on their outcome. Diplomats from both nations are set to meet in Oman for negotiations, with Iran insisting on indirect talks mediated by Oman. The situation is complicated by Trump's past withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal and the subsequent re-imposition of sanctions, which have led Iran to exceed the uranium enrichment limits established in that agreement. Iranian officials have also warned of a swift response to any military action against their country.