US military to form task force to block land routes into Iran

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed the formation of 'Task Force Iron Gate' to interdict Iranian weapons, dual-use technologies, and sanctioned materials via land routes and the Caspian Sea, expanding existing maritime interdiction efforts. This move significantly escalates US pressure on Iran's supply networks, though the operational scope, specific targets, and rules of engagement remain largely unclear. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has publicly dismissed the plan and threatened a 'devastating' response, while also claiming to have degraded its effectiveness, though this claim is unverified.