Iran Starts to Builds additional 50 km Border Wall with Afghanistan: Addressing Security, Smuggling, and Refugee Crisis

Iran has begun building a wall along its border with Afghanistan. This decision stems from security concerns, smuggling, and a growing refugee crisis. Tensions between the two countries have also played a role.   Border Challenges and Security Concerns The Iran-Afghanistan border, spanning 900 kilometers, has long been a difficult area to manage. Smuggling, especially…