Which of the following is true of the Azeri in Iran?
A) The collapse of the Soviet Union indirectly helped foster a stronger ethnic identity among Iranian Azeris.
B) Improving relations between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan have helped the position of the Azeri in Iran.
C) Azeris have historically played almost no role in the major facets of Iranian life.
D) They are Iran's smallest,most persecuted minority.

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The collapse of the Soviet Union indirectly helped foster a stronger ethnic identity among Iranian Azeris, leading to protests and demands for greater cultural and linguistic rights.

Answer: B
 Improving relations between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan have led to increased economic and cultural ties, which have helped improve the position of Azeris in Iran.

Answer: C and D are both false. Azeris have played a significant role in Iranian politics, culture, and society throughout history, and while they have faced discrimination and repression at certain times, they are not the smallest or most persecuted minority in Iran.

Which of the Following Is True of the Azeri in Iran