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Pence denies that Iran war hurting Ukraine by depleting US stockpiles - The Hill
WorldBy Max Rego8/23/20261 min read
Former Vice President Mike Pence denied Sunday that the U.S. military depleting its weapons stockpiles in the Iran war is hurting Ukraine in its ongoing fight against Russia. “I don’t see it that way, and I don’t think… the Ukrainians do either,” Pence told h…
✨ Key Highlights
- Former Vice President Mike Pence denied on Sunday that U.S. military support for the conflict with Iran is depleting American weapons stockpiles in a way that harms Ukraine's ongoing defense against Russia.
- "I don't see it that way, and I don't think… the Ukrainians do either," Pence said during the interview.
- His remarks push back on concerns that simultaneous U.S. involvement in Middle East operations could strain the supply of arms available to support Kyiv.
- Pence framed the two efforts as compatible rather than competing, suggesting he does not believe Ukraine's position is being weakened by the diversion of American resources.
- The comments come amid continued debate over the sustainability of U.S. weapons commitments as multiple conflicts draw on American military inventories.
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Former Vice President Mike Pence denied Sunday that the U.S. military depleting its weapons stockpiles in the Iran war is hurting Ukraine in its ongoing fight against Russia.
“I don