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Iran announces Azerbaijanis' desire to unite with Iran - Armenian analyst
April 06, 2013 | 15:44
YEREVAN. - Members of the parliament of Iran have proposed the
country's authorities to launch the holding of a referendum in Iran,
and with an objective to have Azerbaijan join Iran, Iranian Studies
specialist Armen Israyelyan noted during a press conference on
Saturday.
In his conviction, the Iranian MPs base this proposal on the cultural
and religious ties that exist between the Iranians and the
Turkish-speaking Azerbaijanis.
`In addition, Iran has a very large influence on the poor regions of
southern Azerbaijan. Given these circumstances, the Iranian side
announced that the Azerbaijani people wish to unite with Iran,' the
Iranian Studies expert said, and stressed that this was carried for
propaganda purposes.
Israyelyan added that the authorities of Azerbaijan conduct an
extremely harsh policy against the local Islamic forces and spiritual
figures that attempt to contribute to the spread of Islam, whereas
Iran tries to increase its influence upon them.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am
From: Baghdasarian
April 06, 2013 | 15:44
YEREVAN. - Members of the parliament of Iran have proposed the
country's authorities to launch the holding of a referendum in Iran,
and with an objective to have Azerbaijan join Iran, Iranian Studies
specialist Armen Israyelyan noted during a press conference on
Saturday.
In his conviction, the Iranian MPs base this proposal on the cultural
and religious ties that exist between the Iranians and the
Turkish-speaking Azerbaijanis.
`In addition, Iran has a very large influence on the poor regions of
southern Azerbaijan. Given these circumstances, the Iranian side
announced that the Azerbaijani people wish to unite with Iran,' the
Iranian Studies expert said, and stressed that this was carried for
propaganda purposes.
Israyelyan added that the authorities of Azerbaijan conduct an
extremely harsh policy against the local Islamic forces and spiritual
figures that attempt to contribute to the spread of Islam, whereas
Iran tries to increase its influence upon them.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am
From: Baghdasarian