Baltic nations brace for impact of Iran war delaying US weapons shipments
5 hours ago
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- #HIMARS
- The U.S. government has indicated potential delays in weapons and ammunition deliveries to the Baltic States (Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia) due to the Iran war.
- Estonia's Prime Minister acknowledged the situation and emphasized ongoing discussions with the U.S., while Lithuania noted some deadlines are shifting.
- Latvia's Prime Minister stated no official notification yet but is monitoring developments closely.
- Concerns specifically involve delays in ammunition for HIMARS systems, with Estonia seeking alternatives and permissions for other ammunition sources.
- All three Baltic countries have purchased HIMARS, and the delays are part of broader reported hold-ups affecting European allies.