Senior Iranian commanders say Tehran is under "complete security" and borders are stronger than before, warning of "crushing blows" against any future enemy aggression.

Nechirvan Barzani says the Iraqi Kurdistan Region will not become a “source of threat” to neighboring Iran, stressing that great steps have been taken to secure the common borders.

The Iranian Army's Ground Forces launch extensive drills near the country’s borders and beyond.

A senior Iranian Army commander says the Islamic Republic has deployed several brigades of ground forces on the Western and Eastern borders of the country to maintain its security and preserve its territorial integrity.

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri says that only unity among neighbors can guarantee peace and security in common borders.

Iran has reaffirmed its strong support for Armenia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.

The problem is to see the Islamic Republic from a nation-state perspective. Let's change the focus. The Islamic Republic is better understood if we see it as a "political home for Muslims", regardless of any national or ethnic belongings