The US military announced the creation of "Task Force Iron Gate" on November 7, escalating Washington's economic warfare against Iran by extending its blockade beyond sea lanes to focus on land borders and the Caspian Sea. ￭ The 20-member unit, operating out of Tampa, Florida, will coordinate with US government agencies to escalate the war on Iran. CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper stated: "Strengthening CENTCOM's cooperation with US interagency partners will further limit Iran's ability to finance terrorism, rebuild weapons factories and modernize its military."

The US military announced the creation of "Task Force Iron Gate" on November 7, escalating Washington's economic warfare against Iran by extending its blockade beyond sea lanes to focus on land borders and the Caspian Sea. ￭ The 20-member unit, operating out of Tampa, Florida, will coordinate with US government agencies to escalate the war on Iran. CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper stated: "Strengthening CENTCOM's cooperation with US interagency partners will further limit Iran's ability to finance terrorism, rebuild weapons factories and modernize its military."