CENTCOM establishes Iron Gate task force to intercept weapons and technology at Iran's land borders and Caspian Sea, after Tehran turned to alternative routes to evade naval blockade.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Saturday that its commander, Admiral Brad Cooper, has ordered the creation of a task force to disrupt the transfer of advanced weapons systems through Iran's land borders and the Caspian Sea. The move expands American pressure on Iran beyond the naval blockade on its ports.
The new force, called Iron Gate, will consist of approximately 20 military personnel
and civilian employees. It will operate from CENTCOM headquarters at MacDill Air
Force Base in Tampa, Florida. The team will coordinate with other US government
agencies to intercept transfers of advanced weapons systems, dual-use technology,
and sanctioned materials. The force will also work to disrupt the transfer of funds
originating from illegal activity. (Read More)
