US officials have informed some European counterparts that some previously contracted weapons deliveries are likely to be delayed as the Iran war continues to draw on weapons stocks, Reuters reports citing five sources familiar with the matter.

The delays underline the degree to which the war against Iran has begun to stretch US supplies of some critical weaponry and ammunition.

The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity as the communications were not public, say several European countries will be affected, including in the Baltic region and Scandinavia.

Some of the weapons in question were purchased by European countries under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme, but have not yet been delivered, the sources add.

Those deliveries will likely be delayed, US officials told European officials in bilateral messages in recent days, the sources have said.

The White House and the State Department have referred queries to the Pentagon.

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