U.S. officials have informed several European counterparts that arms deliveries under previously established contracts are likely to be postponed due to ongoing military operations against Iran. This development, reported by Reuters, affects multiple European nations, particularly in the Baltic and Scandinavian regions.
The arms in question are part of the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program, which includes various weapons systems that have been ordered but not yet delivered. According to sources familiar with the matter, the U.S. administration has communicated to its partners that these shipments will be delayed.
Reuters notes that the White House and State Department have redirected inquiries regarding this issue to the Pentagon, which has not yet provided any comments. The delay in arms supply underscores the strain that military operations against Iran are placing on U.S. stockpiles of critical weaponry and munitions.
Additionally, it has been reported that U.S. weapon reserves have already diminished by billions of dollars, including artillery systems, munitions, and anti-tank missiles, prior to the conflict with Iran. This reduction occurred in the context of heightened military engagements, including Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and Israel’s military operations in Gaza.
The postponement of U.S. arms deliveries to Europe highlights the impact of military operations against Iran on American weapon stockpiles. This situation reflects broader challenges faced by the U.S. in maintaining its military readiness amid simultaneous global conflicts.
Source: Reuters