NEW : U.S. must respect Iran 's nuclear rights before talks can begin , Hassan Rouhani says . The West knows sanctions do n't work , he says ; they benefit only Israel . Comment: Nuclear program lawful , but more transparency needed . Government will pursue policies of `` moderation and justice , and not extremism and egoism ''
NEW : U.S. must respect Iran 's nuclear rights before talks can begin , Hassan Rouhani says . The West knows sanctions do n't work , he says ; they benefit only Israel . Iran 's president-elect : Nuclear program lawful , but more transparency needed . Government will pursue policies of `` moderation and justice , and not extremism and egoism ''