In their struggle for their national rights, Azerbaijanians of Iran must get independence on the level of federation. Famous Irani dissident Mahmudali Chehragani has expressed this opinion in his interview with «Turan» agency. At the same time he thinks getting absolute independence of «South (Irani) Azerbaijan» is possible in long-term outlook. Speaking about the program of the struggle for the rights of Azerbaijanians of Iran, Chehragani has first of all mentioned the necessity to take measures concerned with the practical use of Azerbaijani language. It is important to begin to broadcast TV and radio programs, publish newspapers in Azerbaijani language as well as teach Azerbaijani language in schools to achieve this. According to the information of Chehragani, population of Azerbaijanians living in Iran is 30 million.