The United States has established a new interagency task force aimed at disrupting Iran’s land-based supply routes, officials announced, saying the operation is intended to prevent Tehran from using ground corridors to transport weapons and other materiel. The initiative, which draws on military, intelligence and Treasury resources, will focus on overland networks that US officials say link Iran to regional proxies and partners. Washington has not disclosed the specific routes or countries under scrutiny, but the announcement signals a widening of efforts beyond existing maritime interdiction and sanctions enforcement. Officials described the task force as defensive and logistical in nature, though they acknowledged that operations could involve partner forces in the region.
Iran has not issued a formal response to the announcement. Analysts note that overland corridors have grown in importance as naval interdiction has tightened, and that disrupting them may require cooperation from governments along the routes, some of which maintain ties with Tehran. The task force’s creation comes amid heightened regional tensions and could complicate ongoing diplomatic efforts. It remains unclear whether the initiative will involve direct military action or rely primarily on sanctions, intelligence-sharing and border enforcement. US officials said further details on the task force’s structure and partners would be released in the coming weeks.
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