Senior Iranian source says Tehran will halt attacks as long as US holds its fire

A senior Iranian source stated on Sunday that Tehran would cease its attacks if the United States maintained its pause on strikes, conveying the message: "If the attacks stop, Iran will also halt its operations." This follows a two-night halt in US strikes after 13 consecutive nights of attacks around the Strait of Hormuz. US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz confirmed the US remained "locked and loaded" but President Trump was allowing "some space" for peace talks. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed the conflict would continue until Iran's regime falls or abandons its nuclear program, threatening a "very, very forceful" response if Israel is attacked. Reports indicate the US pause was advised by CENTCOM chief Brad Cooper, who suggested the bombing campaign had largely exhausted its targets and further strikes without escalation were ineffective. Trump ultimately decided against expanding the war, with concerns raised by Vice President JD Vance and Gen. Dan Caine about resource depletion and geopolitical impact.