Border Security

Trump lets military to take land control at US-Mexico border

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Donald Trump has authorized the military to take control of land at the US-Mexico border as part of the president’s broader efforts to crack down on undocumented immigration.

IRGC General:

Iran, Armenia military drill to strengthen border security

TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) – Iran and Armenia held a two-day joint military drill in the border region of Norduz, under the command of the IRGC Ground Force, to reinforce regional stability and fight terrorism.

Iran lauds Uzbek, Tajik, Kyrgyz border agreement

TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei welcomed the trilateral border agreement and the declaration of friendship between Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan.

Iran’s Army Ground Force fully ready to confront any threat

TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) – Iran’s Army Ground Force Commander Brigadier General Kiumars Heidari has said that the country’s Army Ground Force is fully prepared to confront any threat that jeopardizes the security of the country.

Israel intensifies attacks as Syrian Takfiris invade Lebanon

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Israeli Enemy escalates its violations in South Lebanon, coming to the help of Syrian Takfiri terrorist groups led by HTS terror group who are conducting a widespread aggression on the Lebanese territories in the east.

Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border treaty in favor of entire Central Asian region

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – Kyrgyzstan's president Sadyr Japarov termed the signing of a border treaty between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan a significant event not only for both countries but for the entire Central Asian region.

Pezeshkian commends police forces for relentless efforts

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian praised the Iranian police forces for their unwavering commitment to maintaining security and dignity of the Islamic Republic.

Ghalibaf:

Iran, Iraq parl. coop. to boost peace, security in region

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – The Iranian Parliament Speaker says that the Iranian people and the Iraqi government and parliament need to cooperate more to create peace and stability in the region and develop bilateral relations.

10 army brigades ensure Iran's border security: commander

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – The Commander of the Ground Force of Iranian Army has said that 10 brigades are operating to ensure the country’s border security.

Iran, Afghanistan share common vision on border security: FM

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that during his talks with officials in Kabul, the two sides emphasized the critical importance of joint border security.

Iraqi top security official meets with Iran's Gen. Gh'aani

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Qasim al-Araji, the Iraqi national security advisor has held a meeting with the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force Commander Brigadier General Esmail Ghaani on a visit to Tehran on Monday.

FM spokeswoman:

Pakistan committed to fight terrorists at borders with Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA)–The spokesperson of Pakistan Foreign Ministry said Iran-Pakistan border is the border of peace and friendship and Pakistani officials are strongly committed to combat terrorism and smugglers near country’s border with neighbors.

Iran, Iraq ministers discuss bilateral issues, shared borders

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – The Iranian and Iraqi Interior Ministers discussed several topics, including preparations for the Arbaeen pilgrimage, securing the shared borders, and implementing a memorandum of understanding between the two nations.

Iran begins construction of border walls along eastern border

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iran has started building walls across its eastern borders to counter security risks, a commander of the Islamic Republic’s Border Guard Police said.

South Korea says;

N Korea blows up sections of inter-Korean roads on its side

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – North Korea blew up certain sections of two inter-Korean highways on its side of the border, the South Korean military said on Tuesday.

Iran, Taliban border guards hold meeting

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – The border guards officials of Iran and the Taliban held a meeting to discuss border issues shared between Iran and Afghanistan.

IRGC Ground Force plays vital role in securing Iran borders

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Ground Force plays an important role in ensuring the security of Iran's borders, Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has said.

Senior IRGC cmdr.:

Zionist regime backs sabotage teams at Iranian borders

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – IRGC Ground Force Commander Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour said that Zionist regime is supporting sabotage teams at the borders of the country.

Plan to block eastern borders based on artificial intel.:Cmdr

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – The Commander of the Ground Force of the Iranian Army says 100% of the plan to block the eastern borders is based on artificial intelligence.

Armenia dismisses reports on firing on Azerbaijan positions

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – The Armenian Ministry of Defense on Wednesday has denied opening fire on Azerbaijani positions.

During Arbaeen:

Iraqi defense min. arrives in Karbala for beefing up security

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – The local media in Iraq reported that Iraqi Minister of Defense Thabet Muhammad Saeed Reda Al-Abbasi arrived in Karbala province to follow up the security measures in Arbaeen rituals.

Police cmdr.:

Illegal immigrants must leave Iran by end of year

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Iranian border police commander Brigadier General Ahmad Ali Goudarzi stated that illegal immigrants must leave Iran by the end of the year.

Iran, Iraq sign joint MoU to enhance border security

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Iran and Iraq’s border commanders have inked a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen border security.

Iran closing 300 km of eastern borders with 4-meter walls

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – The commander of the Ground Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army has announced that Iran is building a 4-meter wall along with 300 kilometers of its eastern borders.

All Iran borders have full security: IRGC Cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – The Commander of the IRGC Ground Forces pointed out that his forces are prepared to ensure sustainable safety across Iran, stressing that all country borders have complete security.

Mass evacuation in N Iraq as Turkish forces cross border

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – The Turkish military has advanced as far as 15 kilometers (9 miles) into the Iraqi Kurdistan region, conducting hundreds of strikes in the northern region of the Arab country under the pretext of fighting PKK militant group.

VIDEO: Hezbollah strikes Israeli military positions

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – Video footage shows Hezbollah resistance forces targeting Israeli military positions on the border of southern Lebanon.

Iran police commander meets Malaysia minister of home affairs

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Iran's Law Enforcement commander Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Radan visited Malaysia and held talks with Malaysian minister of home affairs.