An adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader warned of expelling UN inspectors amid threats ahead of April 11 nuclear talks. The US condemned the move, calling it escalation. Direct US-Iran talks are set in Oman, with hopes for peace. A US report labeled Iran’s nuclear program “extreme danger.” Iran’s military leaders dismissed US threats and emphasized readiness. Meanwhile, European powers were excluded from talks, prompting warnings that lack of coordination could undermine diplomacy and raise the risk of regional conflict. 00:00 – INTRODUCTION02:27 – US, IRAN TO HOLD ‘DIRECT TALKS’ ON APRIL 1104:23 – EUROPE SIDELINED IN US-IRAN TALKS06:06 – IRAN MILITARY LEADERS CHALLENGE WEST BEFORE US TALKSn18oc_world n18oc_crux