"US Transfers Seized Iranian Weapons to Ukraine"

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"US Transfers Seized Iranian Weapons to Ukraine"
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The US military has transferred seized weapons and ammunition, including over 5,000 AK-47s and machine guns, to Ukraine to help defend against Russia's invasion, as the country faces significant shortages. The arms and ammunition were seized from Iranian forces en route to Yemen's Huthi rebels, and while the US has provided substantial aid, crucial artillery and air defense munitions have been delayed by Republican lawmakers' impasse over a support package. Washington has been a major donor of security aid to Ukraine, committing tens of billions of dollars since Russia's invasion in 2022.

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