Iran has lifted its self-imposed limit on ballistic missile range and threatened to unveil new weapons shortly after the U.S. established a task force to disrupt its weapons shipments. Brig. Gen. Hossein Mohebbi of the IRGC confirmed the removal of the 2,000-kilometer restriction. The U.S. Central Command's 'Task Force Iron Gate' aims to target Iranian military capabilities. The U.S. is also pressuring Iraq to close border crossings with Iran to limit trade and financial exchanges.
Key facts
- Iran lifted its 2,000-kilometer missile-range limit on November 7.
- The U.S. established 'Task Force Iron Gate' to target Iranian weapons shipments.
- IRGC spokesperson Brig. Gen. Hossein Mohebbi confirmed the missile-range change.
- The U.S. is pressuring Iraq to close most border crossings with Iran.
- Iran claims to be developing new weapons capable of significant impact.
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