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Iran hands over Afghan border guards to their country

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – The spokesman for Iran's police announced that the Islamic Republic has returned Afghan border guards to their country, who took refuge in Iran after the Taliban forces attacked the Qala border crossing on Thursday.

Iran security forces seize over 1 ton of illegal drugs in SE

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – The commander of the border police said that more than a ton of various types of illicit drugs were confiscated from drug-traffickers in the Saravan region in Sistan and Balochestan Province.

Iran, Iraq border commanders discuss border security coop.

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Jahangir Ghaderi, Commander of Iran's Qasr Shirin border regiment met with Brigadier General Bakir Shakir Mahmud , the commander of Iraqi border police in Mandali and Khaneqien region to discuss cooperation.

3 killed, 5 injured in attack on Pakistani border guards

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Three soldiers were killed and five others were wounded in a terrorist attack on Pakistani border guards in Quetta and Turbat.

Border Guards foil ISIL’s plot to infiltrate into W Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – According to a high-ranking military commander, ISIL terrorists were seeking to enter Iran from Kermanshah region but Border Guards have foiled their plots.

Over 1,000 tons narcotics seized in Iran in last year

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – The deputy head of Iran's Police Brigadier General said that last Iranian year [started March 20, 2020] more than a thousand tons of narcotics were confiscated, which is unprecedented in the world.

Iran, Iraq stress expansion of border coop.

TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – Commander of the Border Guards of the Islamic Republic of Iran Police met and held talks with Commander of Iraq's Border Police on the expansion and strengthening of border cooperation.

IRGC's operation successful in freeing two abducted guards

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – IRGC Quds Force announced it could release two border guards abducted by the terrorists in the southeastern in an operation on Tuesday in Sistan and Baluchestan province.

Big haul of illicit drugs seized in SE Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Commander of the Border Guards of Iran Police announced the success of the border guards of Sistan and Baluchestan province in confiscating a big haul of illicit drugs in southeastern borders of the country.

Perpetuator behind kidnapping 5 border guards executed

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – This morning, one of the perpetrators behind the abduction of 5 Iranian border guards in Saravan county, was executed in Sistan and Baluchestan.

Smugglers kill Iranian border guard, injure two more

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – An Iranian border guard has been martyred, while two others have been admitted to hospital after clashes with smugglers in the Persian Gulf.

Over 1.7 tons narcotics confiscated in SE borders

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – The border commander of the NAJA announced the confiscation of 1.700 tons of various drugs by the border guards of Sistan and Baluchestan province.

113,000 liters of smuggled fuel seized in S. Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Hormozgan border guard commander informed of the seizure of 113,000 litters of smuggled fuel at Hormozgan maritime boundaries by maritime guards.

Baku reopens border stations with Iran after liberation

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – The Republic of Azerbaijan announced the reopening of several border stations on the border with Iran after the liberation of these areas from the control of Nagorno-Karabakh.

Foreign launch carrying smuggled fuel seized in Jask Port

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Hormozgan border guard commander revealed the seizure of a large launch, belonging to a neighboring country, in the waters of Jask Port on Tuesday.

Iran-Iraq borders remain closed during Arbaeen: Police chief

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s Police Chief stressed that the decision on sealing off borders with Iraq during the Arbaeen pilgrimage stays in effect.

Iran, Iraq sign MoU to boost border security cooperation

URMIA, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Iranian and Iraqi border officials have signed a memorandum of understanding to boost mutual cooperation between the two neighbors regarding border security.

Brig. Gen. Jalali:

Air defense providing major security of borders of Iran's sky

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Head of Iran's Passive Defense Organization said that Air Defense Force of the Islamic Republic of Iran is tasked with providing major security of borders of Iranian sky.

Iran strengthens border security with modern equipment

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Commander of the Border Guard of the NAJA said that the forces have been equipped with modern tools to strengthen border security.

Two border guards martyred in northwestern Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – Two Iranian border guards were martyred in a clash with gunmen in Sardasht County, West Azerbaijan province.

2,000 liters of smuggled fuel seized in NE Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Deputy head of the border guards in northeastern Khorasan Razavi said on Monday that above 2,000 liters of smuggled fuel have been confiscated in the province before being smuggled abroad.

Border police cmdr.:

Efforts underway to release Iranian abducted border guards

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Commander of the Border Guard of the NAJA said that Iran is engaged in consultations with Pakistan to bring the abducted border guards at the Mirjaveh border back home.

Border Guards first defensive stronghold of country: cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – The commander of IRGC Ground Force, Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour said on Monday that Border Guards are the first defensive stronghold of the country.

Iranian-Turkish border guards enjoy good interaction: Cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Brigadier General Ahmad Ali Goudarzi said in a meeting with Iranian ambassador to Turkey, that the interaction between Iranian and Turkish border guards is of high quality.

Fighting against terrorism requires global action: FM spox

TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi on Wed. said that fighting against terrorism requires global action and that all countries must be committed to it.

Enemies seek to damage Iran, Afghanistan friendly relations: police chief

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Police Chief Brigadier General Hossein Ashtari said on Sunday that enemies seek to create tension between Iran and Afghanistan.

Over 2 tons of narcotics seized in SE Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – Border guards of the country have seized over 2 tons of illicit drugs in Sistan and Baluchestan province, said Commander of the Border Guard of the Law Enforcement Force of the Islamic Republic of Iran (NAJA).