Trump Avoids Escalating War Against Iran Due to Declining Missile Stockpile

A report by The New York Times has claimed that US President Donald Trump decided not to expand military operations against Iran after his security advisers expressed concerns about the depletion of the stockpile of interceptor missiles used by the United States to counter enemy missiles and drones.

According to the report, the extensive use of air defense systems during recent conflicts has led to a reduction in the number of defensive missiles available for use. This situation allegedly sparked a debate within the US military leadership about the importance of preserving these weapons to protect US forces, its allies and other areas of strategic interest.

The report states that Pentagon officials were concerned that continued major attacks on Iran would increase the use of these missiles and affect the United States' readiness to deal with other threats that may arise in different parts of the world. READ FULL STORY HERE.