US Military Expands Iran Restrictions to Land Borders and Caspian Sea

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The US military is establishing a new task force to restrict Iran's land border commerce and Caspian Sea movements, expanding beyond its months-long naval blockade. The announcement comes Saturday from US Central Command. Task Force Iron Gate, based in Tampa, Florida, will coordinate with US agencies to target advanced weapons, dual-use materials, and illegal revenue streams. Admiral Brad Cooper said it will constrain Iran's ability to finance terrorism and rebuild military capabilities. The naval blockade has reportedly prevented over $25 billion in Iranian crude oil exports. The task force represents a broader effort to cut off Tehran's sanctioned activities across multiple transit routes.


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