U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed new large-scale strikes on Iran. This was reported by The New York Times (NYT), citing unnamed sources. According to them, the head of the White House made this decision after a meeting with senior advisers and key members of his cabinet. **Washington's Concerns: Missiles for Patriot and Discord with Allies** The escalation of the war against Iran could deplete the stockpiles of interceptor missiles for Patriot missile systems and other U.S. air defense assets in the Middle East, the publication's sources explained. But concerns about this are just one of many factors that make the resumption of large-scale hostilities a risky step, the newspaper writes. In particular, the Trump administration is alarmed by the prospect of war expansion in the Middle East, potential discord with key allies in the Persian Gulf, the threat of a global economic crisis, as well as exacerbating energy issues and a refugee crisis, NYT explains. Only a few individuals in the president's inner circle considered the prospect of escalation reasonable, the publication notes. One senior official, speaking on condition of anonymity, expressed doubt that the resumption of large-scale hostilities would compel Tehran to return to the negotiating table, reports Deutsche Welle.