Ethnic groups with the same nationality identify with each other based on common grounds. They can be united through their linguistic, behavioral, cultural, or religion. It is unfortunate that a country like Iran is not more known for its originality as well as today's reality. A Westerner may be well educated on Near Eastern studies, be familiar with the past and present conflicts in the Middle East as well as Iran's unique geopolitical influence yet not have the vision to see the layers of the Iranian society. Azeris constitute around 24% of the population. This is an influential minority with strong ties to bazaar, military, and other important organs. This is not a minority that this or any other regime can mistreat and get away with so easily. We are witnessing an era when religious and secular ideologies have lost their social base to a great extent. The only thing that can glue the Iranian society is nationalism. Of the existing brands of nationalism, the one based on pre-Islamic past can be effective but is ineffectual at present because the way of representation matters, and the Mossadegh nationalism is rather irrelevant in the age of globalization. A national awareness based on respect for the diversity of the Iranian society is needed. The Islamic regime cannot be part of the solution as it is the biggest obstacle to creation of such national awareness. Otherwise, the future could look bleaker than ever.