New sanctions proposed for Iran

A proposal for strong new sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programme is being submitted to all members of the UN Security Council in New York.



US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, announced earlier that the five veto-wielding permanent members had agreed on a draft resolution.



The new measures reportedly include bank sanctions and cargo ship inspections.



The draft was produced despite a deal Iran made with Turkey to exchange nuclear material for enriched uranium.



Mrs Clinton has suggested that Iran has been trying to deflect pressure.