Trump says Iran is sealed off. But can new US task force stop weapons flow?
Analysts say a small intelligence-focused unit cannot seal Iran’s borders, and others warn it could expand the war.
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Trump claims Iran is 'sealed off', but new US task force lacks capacity to halt weapons flow
- Trump declares Iran 'sealed off' despite deploying only a small intelligence-focused unit
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