Could Iran's Azeris Break Away_

Could Iran’s Azeris try to break away? As Iran reels from the aftermath of its recent war with Israel and the United States, questions are growing about the country's internal cohesion. Could ethnic fault lines start to crack open, especially in the Azeri-majority regions of northwestern Iran? With tens of millions of Iranian Azeris living near the border with the Republic of Azerbaijan, and given their deep cultural and linguistic ties, is there a risk of separatist movements seeking independence or even unification with Baku? This video explores the historical, demographic, and geopolitical dimensions of the Azeri question in Iran.

This video traces the complex history of the Azeri population in Iran, their role in shaping the state, and Tehran’s longstanding fear of secession. While most Iranian Azeris have traditionally seen themselves as integral to the country, recent tensions—including deteriorating Iran-Azerbaijan relations and Israeli influence—raise concerns about potential unrest. Could Iran’s current instability revive suppressed nationalist sentiments? And if so, what role might outside powers play in encouraging separatism? Join us as we analyse whether the Azeri regions in Iran could become the next flashpoint in the Middle East and assess how likely it is that Tehran might face a serious internal challenge from this strategically vital community.

*VIDEO CHAPTERS*
00:00 Introduction and Titles
00:43 Conflict and Separatism: The Azeris in Iran
01:39 The Azeri Population in Iran
02:48 The Partition of Azerbaijan Between Russia & Persia
05:08 The Azeris After the Iranian Revolution
06:35 The Political and Social Role of Azeris in Iran
10:29 Could Iran’s Azeris Break Away?

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