Tehran: Iran's armed forces have expanded their presence across the country's borders to ensure security during the funeral ceremonies for Martyred Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, an army spokesperson said on Wednesday.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia announced that the army's ground, naval, and air forces had intensified their deployment as part of security measures surrounding the arrival of senior officials and religious and political figures from numerous countries attending the funeral.

'The army's ground, naval and air forces have expanded their active presence across the country's borders to help ensure security,' Akraminia stated in an interview.

He explained that Iran's Air Defense Force was conducting continuous surveillance of the country's airspace and managing air traffic as a core mission to secure Iranian airspace during the ceremonies.

Akraminia further noted that the air force and navy remained on full alert, emphasizing the military's readiness. Additionally, he mentioned that the army's helicopter units had been placed on full readiness to support air traffic management and provide emergency medical and rescue services in coordination with Iran's Relief and Rescue Organization and the Iranian Red Crescent Society.