Pakistan, July 26 -- President Donald Trump has temporarily set aside plans for a major escalation against Iran as senior military officials raised concerns about the availability of key US air defence systems in the Middle East. Reports said the administration is reassessing its military options after warnings that expanded operations could significantly reduce essential defensive resources needed across the region.

According to the report, the Pentagon's stockpile of Patriot missile interceptors and other air defence munitions has become a central issue in discussions over whether to resume broader combat operations. Military planners are reportedly evaluating how additional strikes could affect the United States' ability to maintain r...