China, Russia on board in sweetened offer to Iran

U.N. Security Council, along with Germany, agreed on a "set of far-reaching proposals" that will form the foundation for resuming talks with Iran, said British Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett.

The package still hinges on Iran halting its nuclear enrichment program -- a demand Tehran scoffed at earlier Thursday.

"We believe that (the proposals) offer Iran the chance to reach a negotiated agreement based on cooperation," Beckett said. "We urge Iran to take the positive path and to consider seriously our substantive proposals, which would bring significant benefits to Iran.