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Iran completes 100 more Km of border infrastructure with Afghanistan
The Deputy Commander of the Northeast Ground Forces of the Islamic Republic’s Army announced that 100 more kilometers of the necessary infrastructure for the continued border closure project between northeastern Iran and Afghanistan have been completed.
Sadegh Noori added that despite the challenging weather conditions throughout different seasons, the project has made significant progress.
Iranian media reported on Friday, February 21, that this announcement came during Noori’s visit to the Iran-Afghanistan border assistance project. The report highlighted his remarks on the ongoing progress of the strategic border closure plan.
He emphasized that over the past year, during the initial stages of this strategic project, 50 kilometers of wall construction has been completed as part of the first phase.
According to the deputy commander, the closure and wall construction along the northeastern borders of Iran and Afghanistan is one of the most significant active projects in the country. It is being built based on the latest scientific, technical, and engineering methods by the army’s engineering forces.
This official further clarified that despite the difficult weather conditions throughout the year and the region’s unsuitable soil, significant progress has been made on the project.
The report mentioned that the overall project spans 953 kilometers, with over 300 kilometers already under construction in the first phase in the Khorasan Razavi region.
The border closure plan, which covers 300 kilometers between Afghanistan and Iran, was launched by the Islamic Republic a year ago to prevent the illegal entry of migrants and the smuggling of drugs into the country.
The ongoing construction of the border wall reflects Iran’s firm stance on controlling its borders and tackling illegal migration and drug trafficking. While the project faces challenges due to harsh environmental conditions, the progress made so far highlights the commitment of the Iranian military in implementing this key security initiative. The success of this project could set a precedent for future border management strategies in the region.
KHAAMA