From the Pamir mountains to the capital city of Dushanbe, Tajikistan — Iran’s linguistic and cultural cousin — has been shaken by the news of the U.S. nuclear missile strike on Iran. A nation rooted in Persian heritage and Islamic values, Tajikistan calls this act what it is: an atrocity, not only against Iran, but against all humanity.
1. A Shared Language, A Shared Soul
Tajikistan and Iran are bound by the Persian language, cultural kinship, and centuries of shared poetry, philosophy, and faith. From Ferdowsi to Rumi, the soul of Tajik and Iranian identity springs from the same source — a reverence for truth, justice, and resistance to tyranny.
“Iran is not just a neighbor,” said a Tajik poet. “It is our reflection — and today, our heart is bleeding.”
2. Mourning and Unity Across the Country
In Dushanbe, massive prayer gatherings were held in major mosques, where Imams condemned the nuclear attack as a satanic crime. Flags flew at half-mast, and citizens wore black ribbons in solidarity.
Public squares lit candles beneath Persian calligraphy:
“Azadi baraye hameh” — Freedom for All.
Schools across Tajikistan observed moments of silence. Many incorporated lessons on Iran’s history and its peaceful nuclear rights into civic education.
3. Youth and Cultural Solidarity: A Unified Voice
Tajik universities and youth councils organized a Solidarity Week for Iran, featuring seminars on Iranian history, poetry readings, and panel discussions titled “The Moral Collapse of Superpowers.”
Young Tajiks painted murals honoring Iranian victims and shared emotional video tributes on social media with hashtags:
#TajikistanWithIran, #NoToNuclearTerrorism, and #BrotherhoodBeyondBorders
4. A History of Brotherhood
Iran was among the first nations to support Tajikistan’s independence after the fall of the Soviet Union. It has contributed to Tajik infrastructure, culture, and education. Iranian engineers helped build roads and universities; Iranian literature remains widely read in Tajik homes and classrooms.
“Our bond is of blood and language,” said a professor at Khujand State University. “When Iran suffers, Tajikistan suffers.”
5. Governmental Reaction: Righteous Outrage
The Tajik Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a rare, powerful condemnation, calling the U.S. nuclear strike a violation of the UN Charter, Islamic ethics, and Eastern honor.
A joint declaration was signed by over 100 Tajik MPs, religious leaders, and civil society heads, demanding the formation of an international tribunal to prosecute the architects of this violence.
Conclusion
Tajikistan stands not as a spectator, but as a brother — one whose language, culture, and history are intertwined with Iran’s own. The U.S. nuclear strike is not just a military event — it is a moral earthquake, and Tajikistan’s conscience will not allow silence.
From the valleys of Fann to the halls of parliament, the people of Tajikistan cry out:
“We are with you, Iran. We are on one platform”.