Iran Azerbaijan or Azarbaijan .Persian: آذربایجان; Āzarbāijān; Azerbaijani: آذربایجان , Kurdish: Azirbaycan/Adirbaycan
also Iranian Azerbaijan, Iranian Azarbaijan, Persian Azerbaijan or Persian Aza...
Iran Azerbaijan or Azarbaijan .Persian: آذربایجان; Āzarbāijān; Azerbaijani: آذربایجان , Kurdish: Azirbaycan/Adirbaycan also Iranian Azerbaijan, Iranian Azarbaijan, Persian Azerbaijan or Persian Azarbaijan (Persian: آذربایجان ایران; Āzarbāijān-e Irān), is a region in northwestern Iran. It is also historically known as Atropatene and Aturpatakan (Azerbaijani language: گوني آذربایجان, Güney Azərbaycan);[1][2] however, some sources view these terms as being incorrect and politically motivated.[3][4] For more information see the article History of the name Azerbaijan. Iranian Azerbaijan is generally considered the northwest portion of Iran compromising the provinces of Zanjan, East Azerbaijan, West Azerbaijan and Ardabil. It shares borders with the Republic of Azerbaijan,[11] Armenia, Turkey, and Iraq and a population of about 8 million(1996). Azerbaijan is famous for its great natural beauty. There are 17 rivers and two lakes in the region. Cotton, nuts, textiles, tea, machinery and electrical equipments are main industries. The northern, alpine region, which includes Lake Urmia, is mountainous, with deep valleys and fertile lowlands.
Safavid, Afghan interlude, Afshars and Qajar It was out of Ardabil (ancient Artavilla) that the Safavid dynasty arose to renew the state of Persia and establish Shi'ism as the official religion of Iran. After 1502, Azarbaijan became the chief bulwark and military based of the Safavids. In the meantime, between 1514 and 1603, the Ottomans frequently occupied Tabriz and other parts of the province. The Safavid control was restored by Shah Abbas but during the Afghan invasion (1722-8) the Ottomans recaptured Azerbaijan and other western provinces of Iran, until Nadir Shah expelled them. In the beginning of the reign of Karim Khan Zand, the Afghan Azad Khan revolted in Azerbaijan and later the Dumbuli Kurds of khoy and other tribal chiefs ruled various parts of the territory. With the advent of the Qajars, Azerbaijan became the traditional residence of the heirs-apparent. At this time, the final northern frontier of Iran with Russia (along the Araxes) was established in 1828 (Turkmanchay Treaty). After 1905 the representatives of Azerbaijan were very active in the Iranian Constitutional Revolution.
[edit] Modern Period The Russian (Tsarist) army occupied Iranian Azerbaijan in 1909, and again in 1912-1915 period,the Bolshevik forces occupied Iranian Azerbaijan and other parts of Iran in 1920-1921,[16], and the Soviet forces occupied Iranian Azerbaijan in 1941, createing a very short-lived autonomous, Soviet-supported state in May 1946, which was dissolved after reunification of Iranian Azerbaijan with Iran in November of the same year.[17] . Azerbaijani provinces have played a major in the cultural and economic life of Iran in both the Pahlavi era as well as the Islamic revolution.
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This is wonderful. Today is the ancient day of Eternal Fire in Chechest in Azarbaijan. I was born in Azarbaijan, I love the land and this is an inseparable part of Iran. I love all Iranians, our Kurdish Meden, Lors, Gilanis, Sistani are all children of the same land, land of Ferdosi, Keveh, Satar, Sadar Jangal, Amir Tangestand, Yavar Ghashghae. Only enemies of Iran wish us separated and they wish us divided so each part will be smaller and weaker. :)
I'm Azeri and we are upset with Iran for political reasons.But I have to admit that we have a lot in common with you Iranians. For example the way we treat our guests, the way we interract with people, our holidays,our food, even our ancient religion ( zoroastrism).
"Dorood bar IRAN va Irani", Iranians have always referred to their homeland as "Iran". This is obvious in mass of Iranian literature such as Ferdosi's masterwork the magnificent "Shahnameh", the pahlavi sources, and so forth. However, Iran was referred to as Persia in the west and in most non-Iranian text such as the bible. The terms Iran and Persia refer to the same noble nation and people. "Payandeh IRAN!"
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azarbajegan iran bedone iran nemishe
hamamon baradare hamim
zire asemane iran zamin
We Persians, Kurds, Azeris, and Tadjiks are all Iranian...why should we not unite?In solidarity we will be strong.
Centuries of foreign imperialists, Arab, Mongol, Ottoman, Russian, and Americans have all tried to divide us...But we are all brothers in Iran Zamin!
Zende Bad Iraniha!
don't listen to this russian & ottomans
we love iran and don't want to seperate
SHia Savawi legacy
Iranians have always referred to their homeland as "Iran". This is obvious in mass of Iranian literature such as Ferdosi's masterwork the magnificent "Shahnameh", the pahlavi sources, and so forth.
However, Iran was referred to as Persia in the west and in most non-Iranian text such as the bible. The terms Iran and Persia refer to the same noble nation and people.
"Payandeh IRAN!"