What is Task Force Iron Gate? Trump's new plan to choke off Iran's military supply routes

The US military has set up a unit to stop weapons, goods under sanction and other materials reaching Iran by land and across the Caspian Sea. Until now, Washington's pressure campaign has focused on a naval blockade.

Earlier coverage on GreyNews

1. Iran: Trump says strikes unlikely if peace talks keep movingNov 9, 2026 · Deutsche Welle
2. Iran Suggests Blasts Are Not US Attacks As Both Sides Report Ships HitNov 8, 2026 · gCaptain
3. Iran executes three men linked to anti-government protestsNov 8, 2026 · Arab News
4. Iran says it has lifted its self-imposed limit on missile rangesNov 8, 2026 · Arab News
5. US Military Says It Disabled Cargo Vessel In Gulf Of OmanNov 7, 2026 · gCaptain

5 claims still need verification.