A Pause, Not a Truce: What's Behind Washington's Hold on Iran The past fortnight has seen an unusual lull in US airstrikes against Iran, sparking hopes of a return to negotiations after months of escalating tensions.
However, behind this pause lies a more pragmatic calculation: Washington's dwindling stockpiles of air defense munitions.
The war that was supposed to be over in four or five weeks is now nearing its fifth month, with mounting costs and consequences for all parties involved.