[47818] The effects of the war with Iran: Delays in global arms supply and a surge in defense exports to the Middle East

Global tensions and shifts in defense supply chains

According to a report by the Financial Times, the US administration has informed its allies in Europe and Asia about significant delays in arms supplies. The delays stem from "the identification of concern in Washington regarding the level of available ammunition" due to the ongoing war with Iran. According to the Ukraine NOW channel, the effects will also be felt in Ukraine, with an emphasis on shortages of ammunition for NASAMS and HIMARS systems.

At the same time, tensions in the Persian Gulf are escalating; according to UA Stream, Iran is examining legislation to restrict shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, the world's main oil trade route, which could further undermine international market stability.

In contrast to the delays with Western allies, Цензор.НЕТ, which shows support for the Trump administration, reports that Secretary of State Marco Rubio has approved arms deals totaling over $8 billion to Middle Eastern countries, including Israel, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait. The deals, which include air defense systems and Patriot missiles, were approved by bypassing the congressional approval process, citing a security "emergency."