US to delay weapons deliveries to some European countries due to Iran war

U.S. officials warn that weapons deliveries to some European countries will be delayed due to the ongoing Iran war, which has strained U.S. weapon stocks. The conflict, initiated by U.S.-Israeli air strikes in February, has affected several nations in the Baltic and Scandinavian regions. Officials from Estonia and Lithuania have confirmed they were notified about possible delays in U.S. military equipment deliveries.

European officials express frustration as these setbacks complicate their defense strategies. The Foreign Military Sales program is often impacted, leading some nations to consider European-made weapons instead. U.S. officials claim that weapons are necessary for operations in the Middle East and criticize European nations for insufficient support in the region.