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The delays affect already paid contracts as depleted U.S. stockpiles strain ammunition and air-defense supplies, officials said.
- In Washington, U.S. officials informed European counterparts that previously contracted weapon deliveries face delays as the ongoing Iran war strains critical stockpiles.
- President Donald Trump previously pushed European NATO partners to purchase US-made materiel through the Foreign Military Sales program, but the war against Iran has now stretched US supplies.
- Several European nations, particularly in the Baltic region and Scandinavia, will experience these delays, which include various munitions for offensive and defensive purposes.
- Frustration in European capitals has prompted officials to increasingly consider weapons systems manufactured within Europe instead of waiting for delayed US shipments.
- US officials argue these weapons are necessary for the Middle East, faulting European nations for failing to assist in securing the Strait of Hormuz.
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According to a report, the US cannot directly comply with some agreed arms deliveries. Countries in Scandinavia and the Baltic States are affected.
U.S. government representatives had informed their European colleagues that the Iran conflict was in conflict with the weapons stockpiles, they say. Washington has no official statement on this.
US To Delay Weapons Supply To Some European Allies Due To Iran War: Report
The delays underline the degree to which the war against Iran, which began with US-Israeli air strikes on February 28, has begun to stretch US supplies of some critical weaponry and ammunition.
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Jerusalem PostUS to delay weapons deliveries to some European countries due to Iran war, sources say
WASHINGTON: US officials have informed some European counterparts that some previously contracted weapons deliveries are likely to be delayed as the Iran war continues to draw on weapons stocks, five sources familiar with the matter said.
The United States has warned European partners about possible delays in the execution of previously concluded arms supply contracts due to the depletion of defense stocks.
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