US task force targets Iran's overland routes to block illicit trade

The United States has created a special task force to monitor Iran's overland transport, aiming to block illicit transactions, arms imports, and oil shipments, following an existing naval blockade of Iranian ports. The 20-member task force, operating from Florida, will work with various U.S. government departments to disrupt Iran's ability to fund terrorism and rebuild its weapons industry, according to Central Command chief Brad Cooper. The U.S.-Iran conflict has lasted over eight months, disrupting global oil supplies and contributing to Trump's recent midterm election losses. Iran's military spokesperson dismissed the effort, saying it will never succeed.