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‘Task Force Iron Gate in full force' to choke Iran's trade route, says Trump

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‘Task Force Iron Gate in full force' to choke Iran's trade route, says Trump

US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that ‘Task Force Iron Gate’ was operational against Iran, claiming that the US naval blockade had severely restricted the movement of goods into and out of the country.Taking to Truth Social, Trump said, “Task Force Iron Gate is in full force and effect in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Coupled with history’s greatest Naval Blockade, very little gets into, or out of, Iran!”The announcement came even as Trump signalled that fresh US military strikes on Iran were unlikely if diplomatic negotiations made progress.

He said it was “highly unlikely” that further attacks would be necessary if Tehran agreed to a “very strong agreement” covering its nuclear programme and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.