Iran War not delaying weapons shipments to Taiwan , US officials sayStaff writer, with Reuters and CNAThe US’ war against 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 the US Congress on Tuesday, despite the demands of the intense air campaign. Photo: CNAThere was already a multibillion-dollar backlog of US arms shipments to Taiwan before the Iran war started. Miller said that the guidance he signed in 2023 on implementing arms sales was to prioritize Taiwan above all requirements and that guidance remained effective. “So, in the matter of whether there was a competition between provision of Harpoons to Saudi Arabia or to Taiwan, Taiwan would take priority,” Miller said. The “six assurances” include pledges not to set a date for ending arms sales to Taiwan and not to consult with China on arms sales.

Source: Taipei Times March 18, 2026 17:12 UTC