Blocking Iran’s borders ‘allowed, legal’ according to int’l agreements, says army commander

An Iranian army official said blocking the borders of the country is allowed and legal according to international agreements.

News ID: 5393

Date: 10 November 2024 - 10:40

TABNAK, Nov, 10 : “Since the start of putting into practice the border block plan, 29 kilometers of the wall have been constructed so far on the eastern borders,” said Deputy Commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Force Brigadier General Nouzar Hammati.

“Blocking the internal borders of our country is an action decided by experts. It is allowed and legal based on all international agreements,” he said.

The ground forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army have been able to establish stable security along with the border guards in about 1,600 kilometers from the eastern, western, southwestern and northwestern borders of the country, general Hemmati said.

“The ground forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army have started blocking the eastern borders, especially the border of Afghanistan.”

Early November, Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni announced the country would complete construction of a border wall along its eastern frontiers by the end of the first half of the next Iranian calendar year.

The first phase of the border-sealing initiative spans approximately 90 kilometers and commenced at the end of June.

Momeni noted that the border blockade includes both physical barriers, such as barbed wire, and smart technology like radar systems, stating that this integration enhances security.

Emphasizing that stable security is essential for progress and development, Momeni stated, “By implementing the border sealing plan, we will not only curb drug and goods smuggling but also regulate the movement and return of undocumented foreign nationals, which is crucial for the security of the Sistan and Baluchistan province.”

A rise in drug trafficking terrorism in recent years has forced Iran to move towards sealing off its borders. The country has currently prioritized sealing its borders with Pakistan and Afghanistan.

On October 20, Brigadier General Ahmad Ali Goudarzi, commander of the Iranian Police Border Guards, underscored that while Iran is looking to build walls along all its eastern and western border provinces, the regions sharing borders with Afghanistan and Pakistan must be included more urgently.

Sealing Iran's border with Pakistan is crucial for addressing security challenges in the Sistan and Baluchestan province, which has faced numerous attacks on civilians and security forces In the past years.

The Jaish al-Adl terrorist group, known inside Iran as Jaish al-Zulm and backed by Israeli and Western intelligence, has been responsible for the deaths of hundreds of innocent Iranians.

The terrorist group's most recent attack occurred on October 26, which coincided with Israeli airstrikes on Iran. Members of the terror outfit ambushed two vehicles in Taftan county, killing 10 soldiers and police officers.