Newshour Iran says no negotiations until there’s a Lebanon ceasefire
Apr 10, 2026
Samantha Cristoforetti, ESA astronaut who has flown to the ISS, describes re-entry sensations, G-forces, heat shields and splashdown. Tom Bateman, BBC State Department correspondent in Washington, analyses US-Iran-Israel diplomatic and military moves. They discuss Iran’s precondition of a Lebanon ceasefire for talks and the leverage of the Strait of Hormuz. Short, sharp and topical.
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Iran's Preconditions Threaten Diplomatic Breakthrough
- Iran set preconditions for talks, demanding Israel stop bombing Lebanon and the unfreezing of assets before negotiations begin.
- Tom Bateman warns these demands and continued Israeli strikes widen the gap and threaten the talks' viability.
Strait Of Hormuz Is Iran's Strongest Leverage
- Control of the Strait of Hormuz is a powerful strategic card for Iran and central to negotiations.
- Tom Bateman says blocking the strait became a war aim and remains a major leverage point.
Israel's Disarmament Demand Remains Unresolved
- Israel insists attacks will continue until Hezbollah disarms, reflecting a long-standing objective with little chance of quick success.
- Tom Bateman notes disarmament has been an objective for years with no sign of happening.