Iran’s army has expanded electronic surveillance along its borders using advanced cameras and sensors, the commander of the army’s ground forces said on Tuesday.

Brigadier General Ali Jahanshahi told reporters that the upgrades are part of a broader effort to strengthen defenses and prevent illegal crossings. “In addition to new bases and watchtowers, border monitoring is being carried out electronically with advanced cameras and sensors,” he said.

He said construction of a border wall in eastern Iran is under way using domestic contractors and materials, combined with wire fencing and electronic detection systems. The aim, he said, is to curb smuggling and unauthorized movement across the frontier.

Jahanshahi added that the army’s ground forces, operating ten combat brigades, defend Iran’s western, southern and eastern borders alongside police and border guards. The joint operations, he said, have been effective in reducing drug trafficking and cross-border crime.

He also announced plans for a new “Eghtedar” (Power) military exercise in central Iran, saying recent drills have focused on upgrading weapons, tactics and coordination with other branches of the armed forces.