Iran Press/ America: According to Newsweek, the official, who spoke to reporters anonymously during a Pentagon briefing on Monday, said that supplying Ukraine with tanks remained "absolutely on the table."
Ukraine's military has relied on Soviet-era tanks throughout the war but is seeking more modern replacements.
"Tanks are absolutely on the table along with other areas," the DoD official said.
"We're looking at the entirety of the Ukrainian armed forces and considering for the future ... what capabilities they will need and how the U.S. and our allies will be able to support Ukraine in building out those capabilities."
The official said that the U.S. was encouraging European countries with access to additional Soviet-type tanks to provide more units to Ukraine, which could give the military more immediate assistance, as no other training would be required.
The official said that modern tanks similar to those used by NATO countries could be supplied later but would also require Ukraine to be provided with "substantial" new training to operate the tanks.
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