Military advisers reportedly warned that expanded operations could dangerously deplete US Patriot interceptor stocks

US President Donald Trump has held off on a major attack on Iran over concerns that the Pentagon is running low on air-defense missiles, the New York Times reports, citing sources familiar with the matter.

The two sides have exchanged strikes for nearly two weeks since a fragile ceasefire reached in spring collapsed, accusing each other of violating a 14-point memorandum of understanding signed on June 17.

On Thursday, Trump threatened Iran and the Houthis with “major military punishment” after the Yemen-based group struck two…

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