The Issue of Turkic Population in Iran in the Turkish Public Opinion

Iran has always been presented as a multi-ethnic structure with its rich history of statehood. It is known that after the Arab occupation, Turkic dynasties, especially Azerbaijani Turks were in power today's and ruled country for centuries. As result historical processes, spread to almost all settlements present-day Iran. If we examine ethnic map Iran, can observe live provinces bordering Azerbaijan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan Iraq, on shores Caspian Sea Gulf, central parts country. Undoubtedly, “the number people Iran” one most important issues Turkology. However, there no unequivocal opinion scientific literature about exact peoples living large articles “Turkic population have published Turkish public different years. A thorough study these writings plays an role issue.