Border Security

Iran Warns Azerbaijan, Armenia against Posing Security Threats

A top Iranian military official says the country will not tolerate any security threats along its borders with Armenia and the Azerbaijan Republic amid their conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region.

Iran Sends Protest Letters to Baku, Yerevan after War Shells Hit Its Territory

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the Ministry has sent letters of protest to Yerevan and Baku over the violation of Iran’s territorial integrity and the threat to its security after rockets fired by Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan fell on the Iranian soil.

Tehran Tells Warring Sides in Caucasus to Respect Iran’s Border Security

Iran’s defence minister has reminded the warring sides in the Caucasus of the importance of Iran’s border security, vowing to take “more measures” if more bullets are mistakenly fired at Iranian towns.

Iran Warns Baku, Yerevan over Border Insecurity Caused by Karabakh Conflict

The Iranian minister of interior has warned the two northwestern neighbours entangled in a war in the Nagorno-Karabakh region to be careful not to harm security at the Islamic Republic’s border areas.

Two Iranian Border Guards Killed by Drug Smugglers

Two Iranian border guards have been killed by armed narco-traffickers in Khuzestan province in the southwest of the country.

Large Number of ‘Anti-Iran Elements’ Killed in Massive IRGC Operations

The Ground Forces of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps have carried out a series of "large-scale" operations to destroy a massive number of anti-Iran terrorist groups and their bases in the country's northwest.

Iran Summons Emirati Envoy to Condemn UAE Killing of Its Fishermen

The chargé d'affaires of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been summoned to the Iranian Foreign Ministry over the UAE coast guard’s move to shoot at a number of Iranian fishing boats and the seizure of one of them in the Persian Gulf on August 17, 2020.

Iran, Iraq Weigh Plans to Boost Defence Ties

Officials from Iran and Iraq have explored avenues to enhance defence and security cooperation between the two Muslim neighbours and carry out the previous military agreements.

Iran, Iraq Stress Full Implementations of Joint Agreements

Iran’s Interior minister and his Iraqi counterpart have underscored the importance of implementing the agreements signed by the sides, saying Tehran and Baghdad must increase their trade cooperation.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack Near Turkey Border

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has condemned the terrorist attack near the country's western border with Turkey during which a mortar shell hit Iran’s territory.

Kurdish-Majority Areas in NW Iran Purged of Terrorists in Military Drills

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has purged "terrorists" from Kurdish-populated areas in the west and northwest of the country during military exercises.

Top Afghan Diplomat to Visit Iran on June 21

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has unveiled plans for an upcoming visit to Iran by caretaker of the Foreign Ministry of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Hanif Atmar.

IRGC Denies Turkey’s Claim about PKK Presence in Iran

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force dismissed the groundless claim made by Turkish officials that the PKK terrorists are on Iranian soil near the common border.

Iran-Turkmenistan Border to Reopen Soon: Deputy FM

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy says following negotiations between Tehran and Ashgabat, the Iran-Turkmenistan border will probably reopen in the next 10 to 20 days.

Top Generals Weigh Plans to Step Up Iran-Pakistan Border Security

Highest-ranking military commanders from Iran and Pakistan have discussed ways to enhance security at the common border and prevent terrorist attacks.

Iran Once Again Denies Torturing Afghan Migrants at Border

Iran has once again dismissed reports of using force to send some Afghan nationals back to their country on border areas.

3 IRGC Forces Killed by Terrorists in Iran’s Kurdistan

Three Iranian security forces have been killed in a shootout with terrorist elements in the western province of Kurdistan.

Iran’s IRGC Says Following Americans in Persian Gulf ‘Like A Falcon’

A senior Iranian military commander says Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) is closely monitoring the movements of US troops in the region.

Four Terrorists Nabbed in South-Eastern Iran

Iran says four members of a terrorist team have been arrested in the country’s south-eastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

Iran Warns US, Allies against Adventurism, Provocative Moves in Region

The Islamic Republic of Iran has warned against any disruption of security in the region saying that any adventurism will lead to a decisive reaction by the armed forces of Iran, the responsibility of which will fall on the hostile forces including the United States.

Iran Says US Prevented Its Routine Patrols in Persian Gulf

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says the recent warning by Iranian patrol units came after US forces prevented IRGC troops from conducting legal patrols in the Persian Gulf.

Iranian Soldier Killed in Shootout with Terrorists in Southeast Border

An Iranian security force has been killed in a shootout with terrorists in the southeast of the country along the Pakistani border.

Jaish ul-Adl Terrorist Leader Killed in Southeastern Iran

Iran's Intelligence Ministry says security forces have identified and dismantled a terrorist team affiliated with the so-called Jaish ul-Adl terrorist group in the country’s southeastern province of Sistan and Balouchestan.

Pakistan Reopens Border with Iran

Pakistan has opened the border crossings with Iran that had been closed after the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.

2 Iranian Border Guards Killed in Gunfight with Terrorists

Two Iranian border guards have been killed in a shootout with a terrorist group in the southeast of the country.

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