Russia, Iran 'agree nuclear deal'

Russia and Iran have agreed a schedule for finishing building the Bushehr nuclear plant, reports from Russia say.
"Difficulties with the Iranian client are resolved and we have agreement on the timetable for construction," said the head of Russia's state contractor.

Work by Russian engineers on Iran's first big nuclear reactor has been dogged by delays.

Russia says Iran is behind on payments but Iran believes Russia has dragged its feet for political reasons.

Washington is pressing for a new round of UN sanctions because of Iran's refusal to end uranium enrichment.