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World · 26 March 2026

U.S. weighs diverting missile defenses from Ukraine to Middle East

U.S. weighs diverting missile defenses from Ukraine to Middle East

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The Pentagon is considering redirecting key air defense systems, including interceptor missiles, from Ukraine to the Middle East as the war with Iran strains U.S. military resources. Officials say the surge in demand for munitions has exposed limits in production capacity, forcing difficult choices over priorities. The potential shift has raised concerns it could weaken Ukraine’s defenses against Russia while reflecting Washington’s growing focus on the escalating Middle East conflict.

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