The Border Guard Command (Persian: فرماندهی مرزبانی جمهوری اسلامی ایران , romanized: Fərmândēhi-ē Mərzbâni Jomhūri-ē Ēslâmi-ē Irân), commonly known as FARAJA Border Guard (Persian: مرزبانی فراجا), is a subdivision of the Law Enforcement Force (FARAJA) and Iran's sole agency that performs border guard and border control duties for land borders, and coast guard duties for maritime borders. The unit was founded in 2000. Between 1991 and 2000, border control was the responsibility of the Security deputy of FARAJA. Prior to 1991, border control was the responsibility of the Gendarmerie.[1]
| Border Guard Command فرماندهی مرزبانی | |
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| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 2000 |
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| National agency | Iran |
| Operations jurisdiction | Iran |
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| Parent agency | Law Enforcement Force (Iran) |
History
In 2023 FARAJA borderguard command decided to deploy manpower, electronic optical systems, and cameras throughout the east border to enhance defenses.[2]
FARAJA controls 97% of the borders through 16 provinces, three percent of the borders belong to other Islamic Republic military services (IRGC).[3]
Amongst other barriers, the command has built a pipe barrier on the Iraqi border.[4] Along the border with Pakistan and Turkey the barrier includes walls and barricaded borders.[5]
References
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