US Navy Official's 'Iran War' Claim on Taiwan Arms Delay Debunked by Experts

A US Navy official attributed delays in arms sales to Taiwan to an 'Iran war,' a claim experts have dismissed as groundless.

Wed May 27 2026

US Navy Official's Statement and Controversy

Hung Cao, Acting Secretary of the US Navy, stated in Congress on the 21st that delays in arms sales to Taiwan were due to the United States waging war against Iran. This statement quickly garnered attention as it concerns a critical issue related to Taiwan's defense capabilities.

Experts Refute 'Nonsensical' Claim

Experts, including the president of the US-Taiwan Business Council, have dismissed the US Navy official's claim as 'nonsensical.' They argue that the 'Iran war' cannot be a direct cause of the delay in military sales to Taiwan, suggesting that other internal US factors or policy decisions are more likely to be influencing the situation.

*Source: LINE TODAY (2026-05-27)*

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