Deepening Iran-Tajik relations

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The paper treats with Iran's concentration mostly on Tajikistan and that Iran tried to establish new relationship based on cultural and linguistic affinity.

Also, Iran expanded its economic clout in Tajikistan through investments in industry and energy sectors especially cement and hydropower projects beside, other various fields like mining and minerals, and trade etc.

Flourishing economic ties with Dushanbe look to expand Tehran's political and strategic position in Tajikistan and the Central Asian region while it faces increasing international pressure over its nuclear program.