Hyderabad, Nov. 8 -- The United States has formed a 20-member task force to prevent Iran from moving advanced weapons, sanctioned materials and other restricted goods across its land borders and the Caspian Sea.

In a statement posted on X on Saturday, November 7, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its commander, Adm. Brad Cooper, had ordered the establishment of the new team, comprising civilian and military personnel based in Tampa, Florida.

The task force will coordinate with other US government agencies to monitor and disrupt the movement of advanced weapons systems, dual-use technologies, sanctioned goods and illicit revenue linked to Iran.

"The establishment of Task Force Iron Gate reinforces the success of our ironclad blockade ag...