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[^2]\n\nIran and the United States exchanged military attacks for the first time in a month, with the US bombing two rocket launchers on the Iranian island of Larak and Iran retaliating with missiles and drones against US positions in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates. [^3]\n\nIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that continuing the war does not benefit the region or humanity and that his country seeks a peace agreement. [^4]\n\nUS President Donald Trump threatened to 'beat' Iran with force after the two nations resumed cross-border attacks. [^5]\n\nThe Kuwaiti military stated early Wednesday that its air defense systems intercepted drones originating from Iran. [^6]\n\nThe source added that Iran's retaliation against US strikes on Larak showed that no target in the region is beyond Tehran's reach. [^7]\n\nPresident Donald Trump stated in an interview with Fox News that the US would respond with force, describing Iran as a failed nation without an army, air force, or currency and noting inflation at 300%. [^8]\n\nThe attack on Larak left at least two people dead and two injured according to the Iranian agency Tasnim, while the International price of oil rose nearly 3% following the incident. [^9]\n\nThe US Central Command confirmed the operation on the island of Larak, stating it sought to eradicate an imminent threat to maritime shipping and global commerce caused by preparations for naval mines. [^10]\n\nIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian requested a common front with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to neutralize the effects of US sanctions. [^11]\n\nUS officials told Axios that Trump and his advisors are considering limited attacks in the Strait of Hormuz to prevent Iran from reactivating radar and missile capabilities. 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