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US warns Europe of weapons delivery delays

The US has warned European allies that contracted weapons deliveries will be delayed as the war with Iran drains American stockpiles.

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U.S. officials have informed several European allies that previously contracted weapons deliveries are likely to be delayed. The delays are a direct result of the ongoing conflict with Iran, which continues to drain American military stockpiles. The affected systems reportedly include critical air defense munitions, the same type of interceptors Ukraine relies on for its own defense. This bottleneck highlights the strain the Iran war is placing on the broader Western military supply chain.
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17 Apr@EuromaidanPress

A second source confirms the warning to European allies and specifies that the affected systems include air defense munitions, which are also vital for Ukraine.

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