US Military Bolsters Land Surveillance of Iran to Block Weapons Smuggling

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The US Central Command announced on November 7 that it will strengthen land-based surveillance of Iran, establishing a task force of about 20 personnel based in Florida to intercept weapons and sanctioned goods. The task force will coordinate with other government agencies to target shipments moving through land borders and the Caspian Sea, aiming to block the transport of weapons and sanctioned items. The move expands on previous US military efforts that focused on naval blockades to restrict Iran's crude oil exports, a key source of revenue.


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