A senior Iranian source with direct knowledge of Iranian decision-making spoke anonymously to Reuters on Monday regarding the ongoing hostilities between the United States and Iran. ^[1] The source warned that Tehran is prepared to respond harshly to any further attack by the United States. ^[2] Iran 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] Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that continuing the war does not benefit the region or humanity and that his country seeks a peace agreement. ^[4] US President Donald Trump threatened to 'beat' Iran with force after the two nations resumed cross-border attacks. ^[5] The Kuwaiti military stated early Wednesday that its air defense systems intercepted drones originating from Iran. ^[6] The source added that Iran's retaliation against US strikes on Larak showed that no target in the region is beyond Tehran's reach. ^[7] President 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] The 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] The 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] Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian requested a common front with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to neutralize the effects of US sanctions. ^[11] US 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. ^[12]