Trump says Task Force Iron Gate is in effect to extend Iran naval blockade
President Trump said Sunday that Task Force Iron Gate, a U.S. military effort to extend the Iran naval blockade, was “in full force and effect.” U.S. Central Command said the task force aims to extend the blockade to overland trade routes and prevent military technology and illegal revenue streams from crossing Iranian borders, including via the Caspian Sea. It remained unclear whether military force would be used.