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

US officials have informed some ​European counterparts that some previously contracted weapons deliveries are likely to be delayed as the Iran war ‌continues to draw on weapons stocks, Reuters writes, referring to five sources familiar with the matter.

The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity as the communications were not public, said several European countries will be affected, including in the Baltic region and in Scandinavia.

Some of the weapons ​in question were purchased by European countries under the Foreign Military Sales program, or FMS, but have not ​yet been delivered, the sources added. Those deliveries will likely be delayed, US officials told ⁠European officials in bilateral messages in recent days, the sources said.

European officials complain the delays are putting them in a difficult position. US officials say the weapons are needed for the war in the Middle East, and they fault European nations for not helping the US and Israel open the Strait of Hormuz.