The United States has temporarily halted plans to significantly escalate military operations against Iran, driven by concerns that intensified strikes would dangerously deplete critical air defense missile stockpiles.
According to a report by The New York Times, cited by TASS, US officials are weighing the logistical limits of current inventory against the strategic desire to expand the campaign.
One official noted that the current level of strikes is having the opposite of the intended effect, arguing that the pressure is keeping Iran cohesive and allowing its leadership to focus attention on the external threat rather than internal dissent.
This assessment suggests a strategic recalibration where the military utility of further escalation is being questioned against the backdrop of dwindling resources.
The revelation underscores the growing logistical constraints facing the US armed forces.
As previously reported by Handelsavisen, key weapons stockpiles remain significantly depleted, creating a direct risk to the military's ability to sustain prolonged high-intensity conflict.