President Donald Trump reportedly held off on intense military strikes on Iran due to concerns the escalation could lead to unacceptable shortfalls in key weapons systems. Defense legislators want the U.S. Department of War to produce reports to Congress on the impact of weapons shortages on requirements to deter China. During the Iran war, more than 1,200 Patriot interceptors, costing more than $4 million each, have been fired, according to a New York Times report. The section requires the reports to address the impact of contingency deployments and diverted assets on operations in East Asia. It notes that the Trump Administration makes deterring China and keeping a favorable military balance in the Pacific a national security strategic priority.