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US holds fire against Iran as media reports say Washington's stockpiles are dwindling

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The United States has not conducted further airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of nightly bombardments. US media reports suggest that concerns over depleting stockpiles of Patriot interceptor missiles and other air defense munitions may be behind the pause. This development indicates potential logistical constraints affecting US military operations.

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US air strikes paused after nearly two weeks of nightly bombardments.

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Another night has passed without further US air strikes on Iran.

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Another night has passed without further US air strikes on Iran.

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  • US air strikes paused after nearly two weeks of nightly bombardments.
  • Concern over dwindling stockpiles of Patriot interceptors and other air defense munitions.

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Another night has passed without further US air strikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of nightly strikes. US media reports that Washington's concerns over limited stockpiles of Patriot interceptors and other air defence munitions could be behind the pause in fighting.

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Another night has passed without further US air strikes on Iran.

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US media reports that Washington's concerns over dwindling stockpiles of Patriot interceptors and other air defence munitions could be behind the pause in fighting.

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There have been nearly two weeks of nightly US bombardments on Iran.

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