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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in the US to argue against a possible nuclear deal with Iran, the BBC reported.

Mr Netanyahu says the deal would be inadequate to prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear bomb.

He is due to give a speech in Congress on Tuesday which was not agreed in advance with the Obama administration, angering the White House.

The speech comes two weeks before Israeli elections, with his Likud party under pressure in domestic polls.

The US and other powers - the so-called P5+1 - are negotiating with Iran on its nuclear programme.

They want a framework agreement by the end of the month which addresses concerns that Iran is seeking nuclear weapons technology, something Tehran denies.

Before getting on the plane for Washington, Mr Netanyahu described his trip as a "fateful and even historic mission."

"I feel deep and genuine concern for the security of all the people of Israel," he said. "I will do everything in my ability to secure our future."

Mr Netanyahu was invited to speak in Congress by Republican leaders.