Rouhani says Iran rejects threats, cites "red lines" in nuclear talks

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Sunday that Iran would not compromise its national interests as Tehran edges toward a deal on its nuclear program. (SOUNDBITE) (Farsi) IRAN'S PRESIDENT, HASSAN ROUHANI, SAYING: "For us there are red lines that cannot be crossed. The rights of the Iranian nation are our red lines, national interests are our red lines and that includes our rights under the framework of international regulations and (uranium) enrichment on Iranian soil." Marathon talks in Geneva ended on Saturday WITHOUT a deal on curbing Tehran's contested nuclear program, which has sparked fears that its nuclear enrichment may be fueling nuclear warheads. Talks are scheduled to resume on Nov. 20. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced the interim deal that seemed to be taking shape in Geneva. (SOUNDBITE) (Hebrew) ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU SAYING: "I emphasize that the proposed deal does not include the dismantling of e