US launches task force to block Iran's weapons and revenue routes

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The US military has established Task Force Iron Gate to block Iran's transport of advanced weapons and illegal revenue via land routes and the Caspian Sea, CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper announced Saturday. The Tampa-based team of about 20 civilian and military personnel will collaborate with US agencies to restrict movement of dual-use technology and sanctioned materials, aiming to curb Iran's military supplies and funding for terrorism. The initiative follows a naval blockade that has prevented over $25 billion in Iranian crude oil exports, with strict enforcement continuing against ships entering or departing Iranian ports.


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