US Delays Weapons to Europe Amid Iran Conflict Strain

U.S. officials have notified several European allies that deliveries of previously contracted weapons are likely to be postponed, as the ongoing war with Iran continues to strain American military stockpiles, according to sources familiar with the matter.

The communications, delivered through bilateral channels in recent days, affect multiple countries, particularly in the Baltic region and Scandinavia, the sources said. Specific nations were not identified due to the sensitive nature of defense timelines for those bordering Russia. The delayed equipment includes various munitions suitable for offensive and defensive operations, purchased under the U.S. Foreign Military Sales program, a government-to-government mechanism for exporting American-made hardware.

The White House, State Department and Pentagon did not respond to requests for comment. The delays stem from the U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran that began on February 28, marking the start of a conflict now in its seventh week. Since then, Iran has launched hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones toward Gulf nations, most intercepted by U.S. forces using systems such as the PAC3 Patriot missiles. These air defense...