TEHRAN – Iran has completed the construction of over 10 kilometers of border wall with Afghanistan, with plans for an additional 50 kilometers, according to the deputy commander of the Iranian Army Ground Force.

Brigadier General Nozar Nemati remarked that the responsibility for securing the border with Afghanistan had been entrusted to the Iranian Army Ground Forces.

Nemati highlighted the collaboration with relevant organizations and the Iranian General Staff of the Armed Forces, emphasizing the importance of ongoing meetings to facilitate necessary partnerships for this initiative.

He elaborated that the operation commenced simultaneously with the deployment of four combat engineering teams and 14 subordinate engineering units, alongside several capable companies from across the nation.

“The border sealing efforts began in the northern section of the Afghanistan border, where a dedicated headquarters has been established to oversee the operations. This systematic approach is being executed, with significant contributions from the Army Ground Forces,” the commander stated.

Additionally, Nemati pointed out, “Five workshops are actively engaged in wall construction, with hundreds of engineering vehicles from the Iranian Army Ground Forces working continuously to ensure the timely completion of the border sealing project.”

The deputy commander underscored that sealing the border enhances security and curtails smuggling activities, asserting that this initiative will foster the country’s economic growth and facilitate effective management of border crossings.