US Transfers Seized Iranian Weapons to Ukraine, Including 1 Million Rounds of Ammunition

The US Central Command has transferred over one million rounds of Iranian ammunition seized from a ship to Ukraine's military, in a move aimed at supporting Ukraine's fight against authoritarianism. The ammunition was originally seized by US forces from a stateless vessel in 2022 and was intended for transfer to the Houthis in Yemen. The transfer comes amidst a debate within the Republican party over additional funding to Ukraine, with Senator Rand Paul arguing against sending more taxpayer dollars to the country. The US has sent over $100 billion in aid to Ukraine since the war began, but concerns over corruption persist.