Border Security

IRGC monitoring all movements on NW borders

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – The commander of the IRGC ground forces said on Sat. that all movements on the northwestern borders are monitored by the IRGC.
2021-04-03 20:31
Venezuela claims US, Colombia behind border raids: Report

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – Some sources have claimed a series of attacks in western Venezuela's border region are work of dissident factions from Colombian FARC, which renounced armed struggle in 2016.
2021-04-03 12:00
Renovation operations at Iran-Afghanistan border to go ahead

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – The renovation operations of border crossing between Islamic Republic of Iran and Afghanistan will continue rapidly.
2021-04-03 10:11
Security, border coop. important issues for Tehran, Islamabad

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – A senior Iranian Parliamentary advisor stressed that security and border cooperation are important issues between Iran and Pakistan.
2021-03-17 18:00
Iran, Pakistan agreed to set up 1st joint border marketplace

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – The Director-General of Asia-Pacific Office of Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) announced that Iran and Pakistan agreed to establish the first border marketplace.
2021-03-06 16:34
VIDEO: Firefighters battle with flames at Iran-Afghan border

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – Iran has dispatched firefighting crews to put off a massive fire that broke out at Abu Nasr Farahi customs on the Iran-Afghanistan border earlier on Saturday.
2021-03-06 16:24
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.
2021-03-02 12:00
Armed Forces cmdr.:

US exit most important move in restoring security to region

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces said that expulsion of the United States is the most important step in restoring security and stability in the region.
2021-03-01 22:00
Iran investigating clashes with smugglers on border with Pak.

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry spokesman Khatibzadeh said a recent clash with fuel smugglers on the Iranian-Pakistani border is under investigation, adding that a body has been delivered to Iranian authorities by the Pakistani side.
2021-02-26 10:40
Pakistani Min.:

Islamabad committed to prevent fuel smuggling at all costs

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Noting that Islamabad is committed to preventing fuel smuggling at all costs, the Pakistani Minister of Interior said that almost 38% of the Pakistan-Iran border has been fenced through which smuggling can be controlled.
2021-02-18 21:15
Iran, Iraq’s KRG emphasize removing problems on joint borders

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) - Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq’s Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) stressed the need for removing problems on joint borders.
2021-02-14 15:37
Afghan VP hails Iran’s immediate help after tanker blast

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh expressed gratitude to the Islamic Republic of Iran for its immediate assistance after a massive blast and subsequent fire occurred at a customs post in the shared border areas on Saturday.
2021-02-14 12:31
VIDEO: Aftermath of gas tanker blast in Afghan-Iran border

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – A massive blast and subsequent fire on Saturday at a customs outpost in western Afghanistan on the border with Iran left more than 60 people injured and destroyed hundreds of trucks.
2021-02-14 10:17
Iran, Nakhchivan mull over expansion of border interactions

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran and Autonomous Republic of Nakhchievan mulled over the expansion of border interactions.
2021-02-13 20:30
FM assistant:

Iran to help curb huge fire in Afghanistan with 'all might'

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – The Assistant to Iranian Foreign Minister has reacted to a catastrophic blast in a border crossing in Afghanistan, saying all-out help should be sent to handle the situation.
2021-02-13 15:55
Explosion hits Iran-Afghanistan border (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – A huge explosion rocked Islam Qala crossing in the western Herat province of Afghanistan, near the border with Iran, on Saturday.
2021-02-13 14:16
IRGC to hold 'Great Prophet-15' drill in SW Iran

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – The commander of the IRGC ground forces announced the beginning of the Payambar-e Azam 15 (the Great Prophet-15) ground drill in the southwestern parts of the country by the end of this week.
2021-02-09 14:34
By: Received

Funeral of maritime border guard

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – A funeral procession was held for a maritime border guard by the name of "Hassan Vaezi Takhti" who lost his life after smugglers crashed one of their vessels into the border guards' vessel yesterday in the Persian Gulf.
2021-01-29 19:00
Iran employs most advanced tech. at borders: Cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – The deputy commander of the Iranian Army has told MNA that all the borders of the country are under full control using the most modern and advanced surveillance technology.
2021-01-29 10:41
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.
2021-01-28 23:00
Pakistan vows strong counter-narcotics coop. with Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Pakistan’s Minister for Narcotics Control Ijaz Ahmed Shah welcomed Iran’s bilateral and regional initiatives to combat drug trafficking and pledged to further strengthen Islamabad’s cooperation with Tehran.
2021-01-05 23:59
Pakistan committed to cooperating with Iran on border issues

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Pakistan's Minister of Interior Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad said that Islamabad is committed to cooperating closely with Iran on border issues and the fight against drug trafficking.
2021-01-05 15:18
IRGC Ground Force commander visits NW borders

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – The commander of IRGC Ground Force Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour visited the Aras border area on Monday.
2020-12-26 15:47
Rear Admiral Tangsiri:

IRGC fully prepared to defend Iran's security

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – IRGC Navy Commander Rear Admiral said that the surveys show that forces, systems and equipment are at the desired level of readiness to defend the water borders and, as well as Iran's interests and security.
2020-12-26 08:56
Iran consul general:

Tehran-Islamabad have a strategic approach to strengthen ties

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Quetta city of Pakistan said that Tehran and Islamabad have a strategic approach to strengthen bilateral relations.
2020-12-20 11:58
Tehran, Ankara emphasize strengthening joint security

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey stressed the need to activate tge joint security working group.
2020-12-10 19:36
Turkey complete 81-km wall along Iranian border: Report

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Turkey has completed an 81-kilometer (50-mile) security wall along its eastern border with the Islamic Republic of Iran, the interior minister said on Friday.
2020-12-05 11:30
Protecting security of borders, Ground Force’s main priority

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Forces said that protecting and preserving security of borders is an important priority of Iran’s Army Ground Force.
2020-11-17 22:44
Borders of Iran, Azerbaijan to be peaceful forever: Envoy

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – The Ambassador of Iran in Azerbaijan said that borders between Iran and Azerbaijan will always be peaceful due to historical and cultural similarities between the two countries.
2020-11-17 22:16
Security of Iranian nation, priority of Iran Armed Forces

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – The Deputy Commander of Iran Army Ground Force noted that maintaining the peace and security for Iranian people in border areas of the country is the red line and priority of Iran Armed Forces.
2020-11-14 13:00