Unprecedented Move: US to Divert Seized Iranian Weapons to Boost Ukraine's Defense
US officials announced that they will provide much-needed support to the Ukrainian military by transferring thousands of seized Iranian weapons and ammunition This move aims to address critical shortages and assist Ukraine while awaiting additional funding and equipment from the US and its allies
US officials said that the US plans to transfer numerous confiscated Iranian weapons and rounds of ammunition to Ukraine. This action is aimed at addressing the critical shortages faced by the Ukrainian military, providing some relief while they await further financial assistance and equipment from the US and its allies. According to officials, the policy announcement by US Central Command is anticipated to be made this week.
The legal authorities that the US will utilize to facilitate the transfer of weapons are unclear, as the UN mandates the destruction or storage of seized weapons. The Biden administration has been deliberating for months on the legal methods to send these weapons, currently housed in CENTCOM facilities throughout the Middle East, to Ukraine.
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