WANA (Dec 02) – The commander of Iran’s Ground Forces announced the deployment of a large-scale electronic border surveillance system using advanced cameras and sensors, aimed at strengthening border control and preventing illegal crossings across the country.

 

Brigadier General Ali Jahanshahi said the primary mission of the Ground Forces is to safeguard Iran’s independence and territorial integrity in coordination with other branches of the armed forces. He noted that 10 combat brigades are currently stationed along Iran’s western, southwestern, eastern, and southeastern borders to ensure sustained security in these regions.

 

Referring to the ongoing construction of a “border barrier” in eastern Iran, Jahanshahi explained that the project has been developed through detailed engineering design and with the support of domestic companies. Alongside the physical barrier, a network of smart security tools—including electronic sensors, surveillance cameras, and other monitoring systems—has been installed to enable continuous border observation and rapid response to any unauthorized movement.

Iran’s Eastern Border Sealing Project. Social media/ WANA News Agency

He added that the long-term objective is to expand this integrated security model across all national borders and to establish a unified border monitoring system nationwide.

 

Jahanshahi also emphasized that close cooperation between the Army Ground Forces, border guard units, and law-enforcement agencies—particularly in the eastern regions—has led to a notable reduction in illegal crossings and the smuggling of goods, weapons, and narcotics, thereby contributing significantly to sustainable security in border areas.

 

In closing, the commander noted that regular military exercises continue in different parts of the country to maintain operational readiness, adding that the upcoming exercise code-named “Ekhtar Nezaja” will soon take place in central Iran.