As Iran war hits U.S. weapons stocks, allies fear impact on Ukraine 85%
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5/11/2026, 9:32:25 AM
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U.S. allies in Europe are increasingly concerned about a signature Trump administration program to arm Ukraine, as the Iran war depletes American stocks and some countries question how the Pentagon is spending the funds, according to 10 diplomats, officials and congressional aides.
The Presidential Ukraine Relief Line (PURL) program, which has sent more than $60 billion in weapons to Kyiv since its inception in 2025, is facing growing skepticism from European partners who fear that U.S. supplies are too low to sustain the effort, the officials said.
The concerns come as the United States has diverted critical munitions and other equipment to the Middle East, where it has been fighting Iran for more than two months.
"The Europeans are starting to ask, 'Is this really viable?'"
said one senior European diplomat, who like others spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive diplomatic conversations.
"The U.S. is stretched thin, and they're not sure how much longer they can count on Washington to deliver."
The worries have been compounded by reports that the Pentagon has been slow to spend the money allocated for PURL, with some lawmakers accusing the department of hoarding funds amid the Iran conflict.
A congressional aide familiar with the matter said that oversight committees have launched inquiries into the program's spending, raising questions about whether the money is being used effectively.
The Pentagon, in a statement, said that deliveries to Ukraine would continue uninterrupted and that the department was committed to supporting Kyiv's defense needs.
"We are working closely with our European allies to ensure that Ukraine receives the support it requires," a spokesperson said.
"The Iran conflict has not impacted our ability to fulfill our commitments."
But the diplomats and officials said that the reality on the ground tells a different story.
Ukraine has reported delays in receiving promised shipments of artillery shells, air defense missiles and other equipment, which it attributes to U.S. supply chain issues exacerbated by the war in the Middle East.
One European official said that several countries, including Germany and France, have privately expressed frustration over the situation and are considering whether to increase their own contributions to Ukraine to compensate for the shortfall.
"They're not blaming the U.S. publicly, but there's definitely concern that the program might not be sustainable," the official said.
The PURL program was one of the Trump administration's flagship initiatives to support Ukraine following Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.
It has provided a steady stream of weapons, including Javelin anti-tank missiles, HIMARS rocket systems and Patriot air defense batteries, helping Kyiv hold off Russian advances.
But the program has come under strain as the United States has prioritized its own defense needs amid the escalating conflict with Iran.
The war, which began in March after a series of tit-for-tat strikes, has consumed vast quantities of munitions, including precision-guided bombs and cruise missiles that are also needed in Ukraine.
Defense analysts say that U.S. stockpiles of certain weapons, such as Stinger missiles and 155mm artillery shells, are critically low, raising fears that the country may not be able to meet its commitments to both Ukraine and its Middle East allies.
"The U.S. is playing catch-up on production, but it's going to take years to rebuild those stockpiles," said Tom Karako, a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
"In the meantime, Ukraine is paying the price."
The concerns have also fueled debates in Congress, where some Republicans have criticized the Biden-era commitment to Ukraine and called for a reevaluation of U.S. priorities.
The Trump administration has defended the program, arguing that supporting Kyiv is essential to countering Russian aggression and maintaining global stability.
But with the Iran war showing no signs of abating, European leaders are increasingly worried that the United States may have to choose between its commitments.
"They're starting to hedge their bets," the senior diplomat said.
"No one wants to be caught flat-footed if the U.S. pulls back."
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