"We are witnesses to beautiful manifestations of security in Bashmaq International Border of Marivan city, one of the six borders through which the Arbaeen rally pilgrims pass through,” said Brigadier General Ahmad Goudarzi.
The Islamic Republic of Iran Border Guards commander who was visiting the Bashmaq International Border on Thursday, meanwhile, appreciated the praiseworthy cooperation of the good Kordestan province citizens in hosting the pilgrims of Imam Hossein (AS), side by side with the police and Border Guards efforts who have ensured their security.
He said that more than 3 million Iranian pilgrims arrived in Iraq during the past couple of weeks, half of whom have already returned home.
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