International Azerbaijani cable television directly controlled by administration of President Ilham Aliyev spread reports on mass protest actions allegedly held by Azerbaijanis of Iran.

According to ATV International, thousands of demonstrators allegedly took to the streets of Iran’s Tabriz and other cities demanding that the rights of Azerbaijani minority should be protected. The television broadcasted dubious videos showing aggressive actions of several dozens of people.

Azerbaijani television also reported about over one hundred arrested not referring to any reliable sources.

Interestingly, the channel calls the settlements not Azerbaijani-populated but simply “Azerbaijani territories” thus presenting territorial claims to the neighboring state.