 Tajikistan immediately issued a note of protest to Iran, Tajikistan's Foreign Ministry has summoned Iran's Ambassador to Dushanbe to express "regret" against this act and the head of the Council of Ulema of Tajikistan described Iran’s invitation to Muhididn Kabiri as “abetting terrorism.”

The year 2016 was the lowest relationship point between the two countries since Tajikistan obtained independence in 1991.As of 2011 Iran is the second largest investor in Tajikistan after China.Anzob Tunnel

Sangtuda-2 Hydroelectric Power Plant

Istiklol tunnel

Shurabad Hydroelectric Power Plant

Rogun Dam

Highways

Revival of the Silk Road in the form of highways connecting China, Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Iran has been a major focus of the two governments.