Netanyahu Arrives in U.S. for Contested Congress Speech on Iran

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

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. 

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. 

But the BBC's Barbara Plett-Usher in Washington says the move has angered Democrats, some of whom feel forced to choose between Mr Obama and their desire not to upset Israel. 

Several Democratic members of Congress including Vice-President Joe Biden have said they will not attend the speech. 

Mr Netanyahu's visit will start with an address on Monday to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee - the largest Jewish interest group in the US.