Siros Amanollahi, Commander of Iran’s Northeastern Ground Forces, announced that the border closure project with Afghanistan will take three years to complete.
He stated that the project has made significant progress in various areas and that the necessary resources for its acceleration have been provided.
Iranian media, quoting the commander of the Northeastern Regional Headquarters of Iran’s Ground Forces, reported that the border project would span 300 kilometres and be carried out by four engineering groups and the Islamic Republic’s ground forces.
The operation to close the Iran-Afghanistan border includes the construction of a four-meter-high wall. Additionally, artificial intelligence technology will enhance the border’s security.
The border closure project also includes installing warning radars and using drones for surveillance and monitoring.
Earlier this month, Iranian officials announced progress in building the Afghanistan border wall, stating that 10 kilometres of the wall had been constructed so far.
The border closure project in northeastern Iran began in May 2024, and Iran has allocated three billion euros for its implementation.
Iranian authorities have stated that this measure aims to prevent illegal immigration, the movement of terrorists, and drug trafficking across the borders.
Despite these efforts, the challenges posed by cross-border issues persist, with concerns over increased tensions between the two countries. As winter approaches, the need for robust border control is becoming more critical, particularly with the anticipated rise in migration.
