Iran war not delaying US weapons shipments to Taiwan, officials sayReutersThe war on Iran has not delayed shipments of weapons to Taiwan or changed US policy toward the nation, officials from US President Donald ‌Trump's administration told US Congress members yesterday, despite the demands of the intense air campaign. A Taiwan national flag flies on an overpass ahead of National Day celebrations in Taipei on Oct. 8 last year. Photo: ReutersThere was already a multibillion-dollar backlog of US arms shipments to Taiwan before the Iran war started. Taiwan was one of the issues expected to be discussed by the two leaders. At the hearing, committee Chairman Brian Mast and other Republicans accused Democrats of delaying crucial assistance to important allies as they face international threats.

Source: Taipei Times March 18, 2026 03:48 UTC