US says Turkey/Brazil deal on Iran unacceptable

The United States believes a new nuclear fuel deal for Iran crafted by Brazil and Turkey is not acceptable and that the UN Security Council must move forward on new sanctions against Tehran, a senior US official said on Friday.

"In our view the joint declaration falls short of what's necessary. But regardless of this ... proposal, it is important that we proceed to New York to adopt the resolution," said the official, speaking to reporters on condition of anonymity. (Reuters)