Current sectionU.S. NewsAccording to The New York Times, Trump was concerned that a broader military operation could deplete U.S. air defense stockpiles and trigger a wider regional conflict. Haaretz reported Saturday that Israeli officials had anticipated a large-scale U.S. operation against Iran over the weekendShare to FacebookShare to XArticle printing is available to subscribers onlyPrint in a simple, ad-free formatSubscribeComments: Zen reading is available to subscribers onlyAd-free and in a comfortable reading formatSubscribeHaaretz02:20 PM • July 26 2026 IDTU.S. President Donald Trump has put plans to expand the war against Iran on hold over several concerns, including that a broader military operation could dangerously deplete supplies of Patriot interceptor missiles and other air defense systems in the Middle East, according to sources who spoke with The New York Times.Loading...Click the alert icon to follow topics:IranDonald TrumpIran - U.S.Middle EastIran sanctionsJared KushnerWorld PoliticsIsrael - U.S.CommentsLoading...In the NewsIn the News: Live UpdatesWest BankNetanyahuIranKarim KhanTrump's AircraftIsrael ElectionsHaQuizHaaretz PodcastReport: Trump Delays Iran Escalation Over Air Defense Supply ConcernsCan Religious Zionists Save Netanyahu – or Sink Him?In the Name of Jewish Supremacy: How Israeli TV Distorts West Bank ViolenceFor 963 Days, a Father Confronted Israel's Leaders. Now His Protest Is Over'Not a One-man Party': Likud Blocks Netanyahu Bid to Scrap PrimariesRemembering and rebuilding two years laterICYMIThe Original Ozempic Society of Ancient RomeBetween Messi and Milei: How Argentina Became Israel's Team at the World Cup'Choose Hope': Natalie Portman Backs Arab-Jewish Party Ahead of Israeli ElectionAn Israeli Election Surprise Called the DemocratsIsrael's Far Right Is Repeating the Sin That Brought Down the TempleEd Miliband, the U.K.'s New Foreign Secretary – and His History With Israel