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U.S.-Iran War Pauses as Trump Holds Off Strikes

President Trump delayed plans to escalate fighting for a second day, citing dwindling interceptor missile stockpiles.
WHO: President Trump
WHAT: Trump put off plans to escalate fighting and both sides held off on strikes.
WHEN: Jul 26, 2026 at 8:49 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Plans to escalate were delayed in part because interceptor missile stockpiles were dwindling.
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