The US decision to pause the strike came amid concern that escalating the war could “dangerously drain” the Pentagon’s diminishing military stockpile in the region.

The US military launched air strikes on Iran late on Thursday and early on Friday, racking up 13 consecutive nights of attacks.

Trump holds off on hard Iran strike decision as regional attacks grow, allies react, and negotiations struggle to contain Middle East tensions

US pauses airstrikes on Iran amid Houthi-Saudi clashes. Iranian regime to fall by end of 2026 at 9.5% YES.