US informs several European nations, especially Baltic and Scandinavian, that weapons deliveries under FMS will be delayed due to Iran war.
The delay stems from depleted US defense stocks, drawn down by billions for Ukraine since 2022 and Gaza operations since late 2023.
Sources remain anonymous, and neither the White House nor the Pentagon provided immediate comment; the State Department directed queries to the Pentagon.
US and Israel began air strikes against Iran on Feb 28, raising concerns about defense industry capacity to meet demand.