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Iran Enhances Deployment of Ground Force Units on the Border

Tehran - Afaq News - The commander of the Iranian army's ground forces, Brigadier General Ali Jahanshahi, announced the deployment of various military units in the country's border areas amid ongoing regional tensions. The Fars news agency reported Jahanshahi stating that the majority of the units are being deployed on the northwestern border.

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Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 17:06·1 minute read

Iran Enhances Deployment of Ground Force Units on the Border

Tehran - Afaq News - The commander of the ground forces of the Iranian army, Brigadier General Ali Jahanshahi, announced the deployment of various military units in the country's border areas, amid ongoing regional tensions.

Fars news agency reported Jahanshahi as saying that the majority of the units are deployed along the northwestern, western, and southwestern borders, in addition to the eastern, northeastern, and southeastern borders, particularly along the Makran coast.

He confirmed that the units deployed in the border areas are receiving the necessary support and assistance.

Source: Ma'an News Agency

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