NY Times: Trump delays Iran escalation over missile stock concerns
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed plans for military escalation against Iran, fearing the depletion of Patriot missile stocks and other defensive munitions, especially given the increasing risks to relations with Gulf allies and the global economic situation. This decision came after a meeting with senior officials, where the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff warned that escalation could lead to a dangerous depletion of supplies, while most of Trump's close associates rejected his strategy, emphasizing that strikes might actually strengthen Iranian cohesion and divert attention to external threats.
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