Anger Among Iranians Over Long-Term Deal With China – Analysis

By Golnaz Esfandiari*

(RFE/RL) -- Iran is negotiating a controversial 25-year agreement with China that has led to accusations that parts of Iran are being sold to Beijing.

Some critics -- including the U.S. State Department -- are comparing the proposed deal to the 1828 Treaty of Turkmenchay between Persia and tsarist...