Trump Canceled Iran Airstrike Due to Missile Shortage, Report Claims

The U.S. military's missile reserves are reportedly at critically low levels, potentially impacting presidential decisions on military action. According to foreign media citing multiple sources, the U.S. has used approximately 80% of its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile inventory and about half of its Patriot missiles during the conflict with Iran. This significant depletion has led to warnings from high-ranking commanders about dangerously low ammunition stockpiles. One source indicated that the Army has virtually exhausted its long-range precision surface-to-air missiles in the recent conflict. This situation is cited as the reason behind President Trump's decision to cancel a planned large-scale airstrike against Iran on June 1. Earlier, Trump had indicated a strong retaliatory strike, stating, "We will be hitting them very strongly."