Newshour Iran says attacks on Lebanon a "grave violation" of ceasefire
Apr 9, 2026
Nick Robinson, BBC journalist and interviewer who asks probing questions, speaks with Iran's deputy foreign minister about the fragile ceasefire. They cover Iran's condemnation of strikes in Lebanon and warnings to Washington. The conversation also touches on Hezbollah's role, negotiations over ceasefire terms, and regional shipping and security risks.
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Ceasefire Undermined By Israel's Lebanon Strikes
- Iran's deputy foreign minister Saeed Khatibzadeh called Israel's strikes on Lebanon a deliberate breach that undermines the 36-hour ceasefire.
- He warned Washington it must choose between war or ceasefire after Israel's heavy raids killed over 200 people, calling it a massacre.
Different Parties Read Ceasefire Differently
- Paul Adams said interpretations differ: Pakistan, EU and UK view Lebanon as included in the ceasefire while the US and Israel dispute that.
- He noted Israel likely resumed attacks knowing diplomatic pressure would later force limits on its actions.
Resolve Iran Enrichment Claims Early In Talks
- Negotiators must resolve nuclear enrichment and whether Iran can enrich uranium for civilian use, a major sticking point in talks.
- Paul Adams highlighted US insistence against enrichment versus Iran's NPT-based civilian rights as a red line to address in Islamabad talks.