Exclusive-Expanding on naval blockade, US military looks to restrict Iranian land commerce

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The US military is creating a task force to extend pressure on Iran beyond a months-long naval blockade, aiming to restrict the movement of advanced weapons and other sanctioned goods over land borders and across the Caspian Sea. US Central Command is expected to announce the initiative, which has not previously been reported.

By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, Nov 7 (Reuters) - After a months-long naval blockade on Iran, the US military is setting up a task force to bolster Washington's efforts to restrict Tehran's movement of advanced weapons systems and other sanctioned material across its land borders and the Caspian Sea. The announcement of the task force, which has not been previously reported, will be made later on Saturday by the US Central Command, according to a statement seen by Reuters ahead of its release.