US creates new task force against Iran – “Iron Gate” operation

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has established a task force to prevent the transfer of weapons through Iran’s land borders and the Caspian Sea.

TodayPress TV reports, citing a statement published by CENTCOM on the social media platform “X”.

“On november 7, the commander of US Central Command directed the establishment of a task force to support US government efforts to prevent Iran from using overland routes to transport advanced weapons and other cargo”,- the statement said.

The task force, named “Iron Gate”, will be based in Florida. It will coordinate with other US agencies to prevent the transportation of advanced weapons systems, dual-use technologies and sanctioned materials through Iran’s land borders and the Caspian Sea, as well as to shut down channels used to generate illicit revenue.

Aysel Matlab