He highlighted the profound influence of Tabriz and Azarbaijan on Iran's modern history, stating, "Tabriz and Azarbaijan, due to their pivotal role in shaping Iran’s history, their anti-Pahlavi ...
The Safavid family intermarried with the Aq Qoyunlu Turkmen dynasty of Tabriz, which controlled most of western Iran during the last quarter of the 15th century. Eastern Iran and nearby sections of ...