US expands Iran blockade with land-based measures

nordbayern.de (German) —

The United States has expanded its blockade against Iran beyond seaports, adding land-based measures to cut off supply routes. Central Command has activated a task force called "Iron Gate" to intercept weapons deliveries and other shipments. President Donald Trump announced the task force is already operational, stating "very little" can now enter or leave Iran. The measures aim to halt technology transfers with potential military applications via land routes and the Caspian Sea. The broader US strategy seeks to economically pressure Iran by drying up revenue from its oil exports. The expanded blockade targets additional supply chains to reinforce the existing naval operation.


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