List of Iranian Azerbaijanis

Iranian Azerbaijanis (Persian: آذربایجانی‌های ایران; Azerbaijani: ایران آذربایجانلیلاری) are Iranians of Azerbaijani origin. They form the largest group of Azerbaijanis in the world, and are the second-largest ethnic group in Iran, accounting for about 16–24% of the total population. Iranian Azerbaijanis are most commonly referred to as "Turks" in both Persian and Azerbaijani, whilst the language is known as Turki (Turkish). However, "Azeri" or "Azerbaijani" are often used as identifiers.

Native to and primarily concentrated in the Azerbaijan region, Iranian Azerbaijanis have settled throughout the country, constituting a significant minority in the provinces of Kurdistan, Hamadan, Qazvin, Gilan, Alborz, Tehran, Markazi, and other regions. Iranian Azerbaijanis have been influential in many fields; they played a crucial role in the modern Iranian state's national development, particularly during the early 20th century.

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