The Pentagon is weighing the option of redirecting weapons originally earmarked for Ukraine to the Middle East, according to sources cited by The Washington Post. The supplies in question were part of the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), a program designed to meet Kyiv’s most urgent military needs.

The move is being considered as U.S. forces involved in operations against Iran face a growing shortage of certain types of munitions. Sources indicate that ammunition is being expended at a rapid pace, raising concerns about how long Washington can continue fulfilling its commitments under the PURL framework.

No final decision has been made, and any potential shift in supply routes could prove temporary. However, the issue highlights mounting pressure on U.S. stockpiles as competing demands intensify.

Among the systems most in demand in the Middle East are Patriot and THAAD air defense complexes-both of which are also high on Ukraine’s list of priorities. As a result, future procurement packages for Kyiv may exclude these systems.

A source within the U.S. administration noted that the Pentagon has the technical capability to reroute deliveries, but such a move would require formal notification to the U. S. Congress.