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This is where your problems are.First,Iran doesn't have any major problems with its Azeri population as you are saying.They don't seek any separation (let's say 90% of them).Secondly,about Kurds,a major portion of Kurds are Shias in Iran,and many of them do not seek independence.Actually,Kurds are closer to Iranians more than they are close to Turks or Arabs of Syria and Iraq,they speak an Iranic language,have always been a part of Iran.may be my knowledge of Middle eastern affairs in-general and Iranian affairs in particular is not up to the mark, kidly read and reply the below mentioned points, thanks in advance.
I never said that the Iranian mosaic is not beautiful. But you have to analyze the region in the present geopolitics of Middle East, Turkey has separatism issue with Kurds and many died in that fight Turkey also have some Integration problems with its Alevi population. The problems are easy to surface in Turkey because of free media and open communication channels. Now come to Iranian mosaic, Iran's problem is more mixed with ethnic and religious, It has separatism issues with Kurds and Balochs , ethnic issues with largest minority of Azeri Turks. The issues that are do not surface easily in Iran because of unavailability of free media and controlled communication channels by regime. In my view when in that case the society which is strictly controlled and less open is susceptible to implode quickly rather than open & free society.
About Baloochs,that's why I say you don't have any information about Iran.If by separatism,you mean the Jundallah,you may want to know that they were hated by majority of the Baloochs,even in their own tribe.When Iran captured its leader,people came in to streets and celebrated for days.
Besides,AbdulMalik Rigi,the leader of Jundallah,claimed himself that he is not seeking any independence from Iran and is fighting for the rights of Sunnis in Iran.