The United States has warned European allies of delays in weapons deliveries due to depleted stockpiles following its conflict with Iran.

According to Reuters, the delays are expected to affect countries in the Baltic and Scandinavian regions, involving a wide range of military supplies including ammunition.

Some of the delayed systems were purchased through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program, raising concerns among European governments.

The issue has sparked frustration, especially as the Donald Trump administration had pushed NATO allies to increase purchases of U.S. defense equipment.

As delays persist, some European officials are reportedly considering shifting to domestically produced or European-made weapons systems.

The impact is also being felt in Asia. Japan has been informed of possible delays in the delivery of Tomahawk missile systems, which are part of its plan to strengthen long-range strike capabilities.

The U.S. is believed to have used more than 850 Tomahawk missiles during four weeks of conflict, significantly reducing available inventory.

Ongoing conflicts, including the Russia-Ukraine War and the Gaza conflict, had already strained U.S. stockpiles before the Iran war.

Analysts warn that prolonged conflicts could further disrupt global arms supply chains if production fails to keep pace with demand.

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