Middle EastUpdated November 8

Trump says Iron Gate is in place after CENTCOM announced its formation

Saudi Gazette reported that CENTCOM announced the formation of Task Force Iron Gate on Nov. 7, with about 20 civilian and military personnel based in Tampa, Florida. Its announced remit is to coordinate US agencies seeking to restrict transfers of advanced weapons, dual-use technologies and sanctioned materials across Iran’s land borders and the Caspian Sea. Arab News reported that Trump said on Nov. 8 that the task force was in place. His statement is distinct from CENTCOM’s formation announcement and does not establish the task force’s operational reach or effectiveness.

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