US Forms Task Force to Disrupt Iran’s Weapons Supply Routes

November 9, 2026 | By Semahegn Nigatu

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has established a task force to coordinate efforts across the US government to prevent Iran from using land routes and the Caspian Sea to transport advanced weapons and other restricted materials.

Admiral Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander, directed the formation of Task Force Iron Gate, an internal team of about 20 civilian and military personnel based in Tampa, Florida, the command said.

The task force will coordinate with other US government agencies to prevent the movement of advanced weapons systems, dual-use technologies, sanctioned materials and illegal revenue streams across Iran’s land borders and the Caspian Sea.

“The establishment of Task Force Iron Gate reinforces the success of our ironclad blockade against Iran at sea,” Cooper said. “Strengthening CENTCOM’s collaboration with US interagency partners will further constrain Iran’s ability to finance terrorism, rebuild weapons factories, and replenish their military.”

CENTCOM said the US naval blockade had prevented Iran from exporting more than 25 billion US dollars in crude oil in recent months. It added that enforcement measures remained in place against all ships entering or leaving Iranian ports.

The establishment of the task force extends CENTCOM’s efforts beyond maritime enforcement, adding a focus on transport routes across Iran’s land borders and the Caspian Sea.

The command did not disclose which other US government agencies would participate in the task force or provide details on how it would carry out its operations.

Source: FSX Business News