Iran’s top diplomat, Mohammad Javad Zarif, dismissed criticism against a 25-year partnership agreement that the Islamic Republic signed with the Chinese government in Tehran on March 27. Addressing a packed Clubhouse meeting, Zarif said the deal with China was merely a nonbinding road map toward a setup for future bilateral ties.
Iranian officials have been applying multiple titles in reference to the signed document, details of which remain undisclosed to the Iranian public. The secrecy has only fueled concerns and triggered unending speculation that the Iranian government is offering too much in exchange for too little.
