WANA (July 23) – The commander of the 444th Engineering Group of the Iranian Army’s Ground Forces announced the sealing of 300 kilometers of Iran’s eastern border with 4-meter-high walls.

 

He stated that the border sealing project in the northeastern region of the country is being carried out with the help of four engineering groups from the army and the Khatam-al Anbiya Construction Headquarters.

 

Brigadier General Ahmad Akbari, in a meeting with the governor of Taybad, explained that the technical operation of sealing the shared border of Khorasan Razavi province with Afghanistan, spanning 300 kilometers, is underway.

 

He mentioned that during the implementation of this project, significant progress has been made in both the southern and northern regions of the Dogharoun border, with the necessary infrastructure being provided using domestic capabilities.

 

The commander highlighted the technical specifications of the border wall project in northeastern Iran, noting that each section of the wall is 4 meters high and 3.7 meters long, with a thickness of 1.1 meters.

 

WANA - BORDER

WANA – BORDER

He added that all available opportunities in various fields have been utilized to complete this national project, resulting in excellent synergy among the responsible organizations.

 

Taybad’s governor, Mehdi Shirdel, remarked that the strength and power of all armed forces along Iran’s eastern border with Afghanistan are exemplary, ensuring stable security for the region and its residents, who are the true border guards.

 

He emphasized that the Dogharoun official crossing is the most crucial entry and exit point for Afghan nationals into Iran, and thanks to the presence of the armed forces and border residents, 100% security has been established at this border point.

 

He also stated that the security established along the northeastern border significantly impacts the relations between Iran and Afghanistan, paving the way for other interactions between the two neighboring countries.

 

Shirdel commended the Iranian Army’s Ground Forces and other armed forces for their dedication and sacrifices in upholding the honor and dignity of the Islamic Republic of Iran.