The USA established the "Iron Gate Task Force" against Iran's military shipments on its land borders and in the Caspian Sea.

The US military announced that it has expanded the naval blockade of Iranian ports that has been ongoing for months.

In the statement made by the US Central Command (CENTCOM), it was noted that CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper ordered the formation of the "Iron Door Task Force". According to the statement, the task force will work in coordination with other institutions affiliated with the US government to prevent Iran from transporting advanced weapon systems, military and civilian dual-use technologies, sanctioned materials and "illegal revenue sources" across its land borders and the Caspian Sea. It was reported that a team of approximately 20 people, consisting of military and civilian personnel, will serve in the new task force to be deployed in Tampa, Florida.

In his statement about the new task force, CENTCOM Commander Cooper said, "The establishment of the Iron Gate Task Force reinforces the success of the steel naval blockade we have implemented against Iran. CENTCOM's strengthening of cooperation with institutions affiliated with the US government will further limit Iran's ability to finance terrorism, rebuild its weapons factories and renew its military capacity."

"THE MARITIME BLOCKADE PREVENTED IRAN FROM EXPORTING MORE THAN 25 BILLION DOLLARS OF CRUDE OIL"