US launches task force to disrupt Iran’s land-based supply routes
Summary
CENTCOM announced Task Force Iron Gate to disrupt Iran’s use of land routes and the Caspian Sea to move weapons, restricted materials and revenue. The announcement came as the United States continued its blockade of Iranian ports and reported disabling a cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman; Iranian state media also reported explosions and damage to two oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz.Key Facts
- CENTCOM said Task Force Iron Gate will coordinate with other U.S. agencies to restrict the movement of advanced weapons, dual-use technologies, sanctioned materials and illegal revenue across Iran’s land borders and the Caspian Sea.
- The task force is based in Tampa, Florida.
- CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper said the task force would reinforce the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports.
- CENTCOM said a U.S. military aircraft fired precision munitions at the stern of the St. Kitts-flagged cargo vessel M/V Huda in the Gulf of Oman, disabling it after its crew was directed to leave targeted areas.
- CENTCOM said U.S. forces had redirected 147 commercial vessels since July and disabled five merchant ships that did not comply.
- Iran’s official news agency IRNA reported explosions on Qeshm Island and in Jask, Sirik and Bandar Abbas on Saturday.
- Iranian state television, citing the IRGC Navy, said two oil tankers struck sea mines near the Strait of Hormuz and suffered severe damage.
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