Pentagon Delays US Weapon Shipments to Europe Over Iran
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- Pentagon warned European allies—including the United Kingdom, Poland, Lithuania and Estonia—that it will significantly delay deliveries of U.S. weapons, especially several missile systems.
- European allies will see postponed shipments of ammunition for the HIMARS and NASAMS missile systems that Ukraine relies on in its war with Russia.
- Ukrainian official said the delays began after the United States entered the war with Iran, affecting the flow of arms to Kyiv.
- President Zelensky noted that Patriot launchers sometimes remained empty during Russian attacks because of the delivery setbacks.
- Pentagon said it is carefully evaluating new equipment requests from partners and existing transfers to ensure they match operational needs.
- Trump asserted that the United States has ample weapon stock worldwide and can use it if needed.
- Security experts warned that Asian allies such as Japan and South Korea should also prepare for similar delays as U.S. arms are redirected to the Iran conflict.
Why it matters: Ukraine loses timely ammunition for its HIMARS and NASAMS systems, weakening its defense against Russia, while European allies face reduced readiness and Asian partners must brace for similar shortfalls.
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