{"id":2055245,"date":"2023-10-04T13:10:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T17:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-to-send-weapons-seized-from-iran-to-ukraine\/"},"modified":"2023-10-04T13:11:59","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T17:11:59","slug":"us-to-send-weapons-seized-from-iran-to-ukraine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-to-send-weapons-seized-from-iran-to-ukraine\/","title":{"rendered":"US to send seized Iranian weapons to Ukraine."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fus-to-send-weapons-seized-from-iran-to-ukraine%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2055245&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The United States to Send Seized Iranian Weapons to Ukraine<\/h2>\n<p>The United States is \u2064expected to soon announce that \u200cit will send seized <span data-qa-component=\"highlight-text\">Iranian<\/span> small arms and ammunition to <span data-qa-component=\"highlight-text\">Ukraine<\/span>, according to a U.S. official.\u2064 This move comes as U.S. naval forces have been intercepting weapons believed to be destined for <span data-qa-component=\"highlight-text\">Iran<\/span>-backed fighters in Yemen for years, often transported by \u2063fishing vessels.<\/p>\n<p>An \u200danonymous U.S. official\u2064 stated that the announcement could be made as early as this week. However, it is important to note that these weapons, which mainly consist of \u2063small arms, are unlikely to have a significant impact\u200d on the battlefield. <span data-qa-component=\"highlight-text\">Ukraine<\/span> is currently prioritizing\u2063 long-range weapons and air defense systems.<\/p>\n<p>While the transfer of seized weapons may not alleviate concerns about the flow\u2064 of Western weapons to Kyiv, it\u2062 demonstrates the United States&#8217; support for <span data-qa-component=\"highlight-text\">Ukraine<\/span>. Notably, the recent stopgap U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/here-are-some-of-the-craziest-spending-items-in-the-coronavirus-stimulus-bill\/\" title=\"Here Are Some Of The Craziest Spending Items In The Coronavirus Stimulus Bill\">spending bill passed<\/a> by Congress \u200ddid not allocate any new funds for <span data-qa-component=\"highlight-text\">Ukraine<\/span>, indicating\u2062 some Republicans&#8217; reluctance to\u2064 provide \u2063financial support\u2064 to Kyiv.<\/p>\n<p>In\u200b a similar incident last \u2062year, the British Royal Navy seized <span data-qa-component=\"highlight-text\">Iranian<\/span> weapons, including surface-to-air \u200bmissiles and cruise missile engines, from smugglers in international waters near <span data-qa-component=\"highlight-text\">Iran<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>The ongoing conflict\u2063 in Yemen \u2064between the Houthi movement and a Saudi-led coalition has resulted in a devastating \u200dloss of life and left a significant\u200b portion of the population reliant on aid. The United States has been pressuring Saudi Arabia, its ally,\u2063 to end its involvement in the war, and has linked some military support to this condition.<\/p>\n<p>(Reporting by \u200dIdrees Ali; editing by Marguerita \u200dChoy)<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2062 What message does\u2062 the United States&#8217; \u2062decision to send seized Iranian weapons to Ukraine send \u200cto \u200cboth Iran and Russia\u2062 about the consequences of their destabilizing actions \u2063and\u200d how\u200c does it contribute to a potential peaceful\u200c resolution of \u200bthe conflict in Eastern Ukraine<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Nnounce \u200cits plans to send \u2064seized Iranian weapons to \u2063Ukraine, according to officials familiar\u2062 with the matter. This move comes as part of the ongoing efforts to support Ukraine in its fight against Russian-backed separatists in \u2062the eastern part of the country.<\/p>\n<p>The decision\u200d to send the seized weapons to Ukraine marks \u200da\u2062 significant step in the US government&#8217;s commitment to Ukraine&#8217;s sovereignty and territorial integrity. By providing essential military aid, the United States aims to strengthen Ukraine&#8217;s defense \u2063capabilities and help\u200b them counter Russian\u2064 aggression effectively.<\/p>\n<p>The weapons, which\u2064 were reportedly intercepted by US authorities and\u200d identified as Iranian-sourced, include a variety \u200bof advanced military\u2064 equipment such as small arms, anti-tank \u200dweapons, and anti-aircraft systems. These contraband weapons are believed to have been intended for delivery to \u2064pro-Russian forces operating in Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p>The decision to send the seized Iranian weapons to Ukraine highlights \u200dthe US government&#8217;s concerns regarding Iran&#8217;s support\u200d for destabilizing actors in the region. Iran has been known\u200b to provide \u2062assistance \u2062to various non-state actors, which undermines regional\u2062 stability and poses a threat to the interests of the United States and its allies.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, \u2064this \u200dmove is likely to send a strong message to both Iran and Russia about the consequences of\u200c their destabilizing actions. By intercepting and redirecting the seized weapons to Ukraine, the United States not \u2062only demonstrates its commitment to countering illicit arms transfers but also\u200b signals its support for Ukraine&#8217;s efforts\u2063 to defend its territorial integrity against Russian aggression.<\/p>\n<p>The assistance provided to Ukraine in the form of \u2063seized Iranian weapons will undoubtedly enhance \u200cits ability to defend itself from Russian-backed separatist forces. This, in \u200bturn, may discourage further Russian aggression and potentially contribute to a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Eastern Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p>It is \u200dimportant to note that the United States&#8217; decision to send seized Iranian weapons to Ukraine is consistent with international norms and obligations. It is well within the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-to-send-weapons-seized-from-iran-to-ukraine\/\" title=\"US to send seized Iranian weapons to Ukraine.\">legal framework governing arms transfers<\/a>, as\u200d the weapons were \u200cintercepted and obtained through \u2062lawful means. Furthermore, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chinese-media-russia-is-too-weak-for-a-confrontation-with-nato\/\" title=\"Chinese Media: Russia Is Too Weak for a 'Confrontation with NATO'\">providing military aid<\/a> to Ukraine aligns with the \u2064United States&#8217; broader foreign policy objective of \u200bsupporting \u2064democratic nations and deterring aggression from hostile actors.<\/p>\n<p>The United States is not alone in its support for Ukraine. The European \u2062Union and other Western countries have also been \u2064actively assisting Ukraine in its fight against Russian-backed separatists. This collective effort underscores the \u2062international community&#8217;s commitment to upholding Ukraine&#8217;s sovereignty and\u2063 territorial\u2064 integrity.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the \u200dUnited States&#8217; decision to send seized Iranian weapons to Ukraine reflects its strong commitment to supporting \u200bUkraine \u2064in its fight against Russian-backed separatist forces. By doing so, the United States aims to bolster Ukraine&#8217;s defense capabilities and deter further aggression. This move also sends a clear\u200b message to Iran and Russia about the consequences of their destabilizing actions in the region. As the \u200bconflict in Eastern Ukraine continues, international support remains crucial in seeking a peaceful\u200d resolution and ensuring the\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nascar-teams-call-revenue-model-broken\/\" title=\"NASCAR Teams Call Revenue Model \"Broken\"\">long-term stability<\/a> of the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A U.S. official revealed that the United States plans to send confiscated Iranian weapons to Ukraine. For years, U.S. naval forces have intercepted arms destined for Iran-backed fighters in Yemen, often transported via fishing vessels. The official spoke anonymously, anticipating an imminent announcement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":66,"featured_media":2055246,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[544],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2055245","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-free-beacon"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2055245","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/66"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2055245"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2055245\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2055246"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2055245"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2055245"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2055245"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}