Why Did the US Defer Its Planned Operation Against Iran?

While tensions between the US and Iran persist, remarkable claims have emerged as to why Washington decided to defer a large-scale military operation. According to the Wall Street Journal, the dwindling stock of Patriot air defense missiles and other prevention systems played a role in the decision to defer the operation. The US put its attack plan on hold to reassess its defense capacity and allow time for diplomatic initiatives. The US administration evaluated that a comprehensive operation against Iran could further deplete the stock of existing Patriot prevention missiles and other air defense systems. It was stated that the decision to defer the operation was not only based on military reasons but also to enable the continuation of diplomatic contacts.