United States announces task force to restrict overland routes to Iran
The United States military announced the creation of a new task force aimed at blocking overland routes to Iran used for shipping weapons and goods. The measure complements the existing naval blockade imposed by the Central Command.
According to Central Command (Centcom) chief Brad Cooper, the initiative seeks to restrict the Iranian government's financial and military capacity. The military body maintains that the previous naval blockade has already prevented oil exports valued at over 25 billion dollars.
Meanwhile, Iran's Revolutionary Guard rejected the initiative, labeling it ineffective. Its spokesman, Hossein Mohebi, stated that Washington lacks the capacity to block the communication channels between Iran and its neighboring nations.
This announcement adds to the economic pressure campaign promoted by the United States in recent months with the objective of limiting the economic resources of the Iranian State.
- Centcom created a task force to block overland routes to Iran.
- The previous naval blockade has halted more than 25 billion dollars in Iranian oil exports.
- The Revolutionary Guard described the project as a forecasted failure.
- The United States maintains an economic pressure campaign against the Iranian regime.
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