Border Security

Iran, Azerbaijan Republic discuss border security

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s Border Guard Commander Brigadier General Ghasem Rezaie met and held talks with the Republic of Azerbaijan’s Border Troops Commander Colonel-General Elchin Guliyev on Sunday in Astara border.

Iran, Pakistan hold joint border commission meeting

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Senior Iranian and Pakistani officials convened in Quetta, the capital of Pakistan’s Baluchistan province, on Wednesday to hold the 23rd joint border commission of the two countries.

Real Admiral Sayyari:

Iran’s army taking several strategic measures to promote authority of Establishment

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Army, Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said that Army Forces are taking several drastic and strategic measures in line with safeguarding and promoting authority of the Islamic Establishment.

Turkey approves security coop. with Libya

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Turkish Parliament ratifies motion on approval of MOU on Tueky-Libya security and military cooperation.

Iran-Oman joint border under no threats: Brig. Gen. Rezaei

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – In a Sunday meeting with the Officer Commanding Royal Oman Police Coast Guard, Staff Colonel (Engineer) Ali Saif Khalfan Al Muqbali in Tehran, the commander of Iran Border Guard Command Brigadier General Ghasem Rezaei said that the 671-kilomter Iran-Oman joint border is presently under no threats.

Iran’s borders enjoy fully secure: Cmdr. Rezaei

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) –The commander of Iran Border Guard Command Brigadier General Ghasem Rezaei said Tuesday that there is complete security at all Iranian borders.

Top cmdr.:

Iran's Navy deterrent power pivotal in providing security of Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – "The deterrent power of the Iranian Navy brings stability and security to the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Sea of Oman," Chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major-General Mohammad Bagheri said on Thursday.

Judiciary chief hails high level of security in Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Judiciary Chief Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi has said that Iran is the safest country in the region, adding that the Judiciary will not tolerate any threat against the country’s security.

Zarif, Pakistani cmdr. discuss abducted Iranian border guards

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa and discussed a host of issues, including the fate of remaining abducted Iranian border guards.

Iran's western borders fully secure: Cmdr.

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – The Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran have established complete security at the borders, said an army commander in western Iran.

Iran FM spokesman:

Bilateral ties, regional security on agenda of Pakistani Army commander on Iran visit

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi has said that the upcoming visit of General Qamar Javed Bajwa will focus on discussing bilateral issues and border security.

Efforts continue to secure release of two Iranian border guards: Khakpour

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Chief of IRGC's Ground Forces Mohammad Khakpour has said that efforts are continuing to make sure the remaining Iranian border guards held in Pakistan are released soon.

Iran defense minister hails Iraq for maintaining Arbaeen security

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami expressed gratitude to the Iraqi government for ensuring the security of millions of pilgrims during Arbaeen season.

Iran police chief visits Mehran border to monitor Arbaeen pilgrims' commute

ILAM, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s Police Chief Brigadier General Hossein Ashtari made a trip to Iran-Iraq Mehran border crossing to be informed of the quality of services provided to Arbaeen pilgrims.

Arbaeen shows high level of security in Iran: Shamkhani

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iranian top security official Ali Shamkhani said on Friday that the safe journey of millions of pilgrims between Iran and Iraq during Arbaeen processions every year shows the high level of security in Iran.

Brig. Gen. Fat'hizadeh:

Iran-Iraq borders fully secure for return of Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – A senior security official Brigadier General Mohsen Fat’hizadeh said that Iran-Iraq borders are fully secure for the return of Arbaeen pilgrims.

Iran, Iraq border forces to hold joint naval drills in November

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Iranian and Iraqi border guards will hold a joint military drill in Arvand Rud region on the shared southwestern border between the two countries.

Tourism, trade transactions ensuring security of borders: deputy FM

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Affairs Gholamreza Ansari said on Tuesday that tourism prosperity and reinforcement of trade transactions can increase security at Iran’s borders.

Iran army deploys protection surveillance systems at western borders with Iraq

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – An Iranian commander says that the Army Ground forces have deployed border surveillance cameras along with the shared western border with neighboring Iraq.

Army to employ drones to ensure border security during Arbaeen: cmdr.

ILAM, Oct. 06 (MNA) – A senior Iranian Army commander said the force has employed military drones at the Iraqi borders to ensure the security of pilgrims visiting the neighboring country during Arbaeen season.

Rouhani:

Iran-Turkey cooperation on ensuring security on common borders, region to increase

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – The Iranian and Turkish presidents described relations and cooperation between the two countries amicable, strong and developing in many fields, stressing the importance of authorities’ work to develop and deepen Tehran-Ankara relations.

Border guard martyred in western Iran

SANANDAJ, Sep. 07 (MNA) – An Iranian border guard was martyred and another one was wounded in a clash with a terrorist group at the western borders of Iran, near Marivan county in Kordestan province.

Brig. Gen. Nemati:

Borders monitored with fully indigenized electronic equipment

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Deputy Commander of the Iranian Army’s Ground Forces Brigadier General Amir Nozar Nemati said that all borders of the country, that the ground force is tasked with safeguarding, are monitored with completely homegrown electronic equipment.

'Enemies feel pain of our slap in their face': Army cmdr.

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Commander of Iran’s Army Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi praised the role of Army in providing the country's borders with security, noting that due to security considerations, not all measures of the Army are disclosed to the media.

IRGC chief lauds intelligence dominance over border areas

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) reassured the force’s complete intelligence dominance over border areas, saying border units are a sign of the country’s sovereignty.

IRGC cmdr.:

Enemies should consider authority of Islamic Iran in their calculations

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – The Chief Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami called on enemies to take authority of the Islamic Iran into consideration in their calculations.