The United States Central Command plans to announce the transfer of confiscated Iranian firearms to Ukraine. This includes over 5,000 assault rifles, 1.6 million rounds of ammunition for small arms, anti-tank missiles, and explosive devices. This weaponry was confiscated from Yemeni insurgents as part of global efforts to prevent arms smuggling from Iran to Yemen.

Unnamed officials reported this information to CNN .

It is stated that the U.S. administration has been considering the legal transfer of confiscated Iranian arms to Ukraine over the past few months, taking into account UN requirements regarding their disposal or storage. Currently, the United States government is in a state of uncertainty regarding further assistance to Ukraine due to opposition from far-right Republicans in Congress. At the same time, the Ukrainian military has a pressing need for additional financial support and weapons from the U.S. and its allies.