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Trump held off major escalation against Iran after the Pentagon warned of weapons shortages, allowing diplomatic progress. The pause coincided with Ukraine striking Iranian vessels in the Caspian Sea and oil prices surging past $100 amid Red Sea shipping attacks.
Trump held off launching major military action against Iran after the Pentagon flagged that U.S. weapons supplies—specifically air defense interceptors—are running low. The pause allowed diplomatic channels to stay open. Meanwhile, Ukraine struck Iranian vessels in the Caspian Sea, and oil prices crossed $100 a barrel amid ongoing Red Sea shipping attacks. The decision shows Trump responding to hard military constraints rather than riding out the political moment.
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