KEMETIC MINDS
World War 3 Watch — Morning Update — July 25, 2026
- Iran reported no US strikes overnight, an apparent break from nearly two consecutive weeks of US nighttime attacks (Times of Israel, 2026).
- The US Central Command didn’t announce new strikes, unlike the previous 13 nights (Times of Israel, 2026).
- Sirens sounded multiple times early Saturday in Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu and Jizan provinces due to a “potential danger” (Times of Israel, 2026).
- US President Donald Trump said he had not decided whether to launch major strikes on Iran yet, as Tehran was now getting “serious” in talks with Washington (Al Jazeera, 2026).
- Iran and Oman held talks on the management of the Hormuz Strait, aiming to establish a suitable mechanism for sea traffic management (Xinhua, 2026, authors’ translation).
- The US and UK are planning to hold a high-level meeting in London to discuss the formation of an international alliance to protect shipping in the Hormuz Strait (21jingji, 2026, authors’ translation).
1. Latest Developments
The situation in the Hormuz Strait remains tense, with Iran and the US engaging in a cycle of military escalation (WSJ, 2026). The US has been conducting nighttime attacks on Iran, while Iran has been targeting US-allied Gulf Arab countries (Times of Israel, 2026). However, it appears that both sides have halted their strikes, at least temporarily (Times of Israel, 2026). The Iranian Health Ministry spokesperson, Hossein Kermanpour, posted on X that “Iran had a peaceful night” without any attacks reported (Times of Israel, 2026).
2. US and Iranian Perspectives
US President Donald Trump stated that the US is “locked and loaded” but is seeking talks with Iran (Al Jazeera, 2026). Trump also mentioned that Iran is getting “serious” in talks with Washington, but he has not decided whether to launch major strikes on Iran yet (Al Jazeera, 2026). On the other hand, Iran’s foreign minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian, discussed the regional situation, the Hormuz Strait, and the security of commercial shipping in the Persian Gulf with his Omani counterpart (Xinhua, 2026, authors’ translation).
3. International Reactions
The international community is concerned about the escalating tensions in the Hormuz Strait. The US and UK are planning to hold a high-level meeting in London to discuss the formation of an international alliance to protect shipping in the Hormuz Strait (21jingji, 2026, authors’ translation). Additionally, Oman and Iran held talks on the management of the Hormuz Strait, aiming to establish a suitable mechanism for sea traffic management (Xinhua, 2026, authors’ translation).
4. Economic Impacts
The conflict in the Hormuz Strait is having significant economic impacts. The shipping industry is being affected, with some ships changing their routes to avoid the area (Caixin, 2026, authors’ translation). The conflict is also affecting the price of oil, with prices rising due to concerns about supply disruptions (WSJ, 2026). Furthermore, the war is disrupting supply chains, with companies such as Coca-Cola adjusting their packaging and pricing due to the unavailability of certain materials (Xinhua, 2026, authors’ translation).
5. Is This Actually World War 3?
While the situation in the Hormuz Strait is extremely tense, it is not clear if this is the start of a global conflict. The US and Iran are engaged in a cycle of military escalation, but both sides seem to be seeking a way out of the conflict (WSJ, 2026). The international community is calling for calm and restraint, and diplomatic efforts are underway to resolve the situation peacefully. For more information on the different narratives surrounding this conflict, see our narrative-comparison report.
6. What You Can Do Right Now
In these uncertain times, it is essential to be prepared. Here are a few steps you can take:
- Stay informed about the situation through reputable sources, such as Kemetic Mind.
- Consider our survival skills and preparedness guide to help you and your loved ones stay safe.
- Support diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict peacefully by contacting your representatives and expressing your concerns.
Video: US-Iran War LIVE: Iran’s ‘Monster Missiles’ Hit Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan; IRGC Claims Syria Strike Too. Source: WION.
Video: US blockade of Hormuz piles pressure on Iranian oil exports. Source: TRT World.
Video: Live: Updates as tensions escalate following U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran. Source: CGTN.
Kemetic Minds Analysis
This roundup pulled directly from the day’s English- and Chinese-language wires side by side, because the gap between what each side chooses to report is often as informative as any single strike count. Treat the Key Takeaways above as the verified factual floor, and the framing differences noted in the sections above as the more interesting, harder-to-fake signal about where this war is actually headed next.
References
- Timesofisrael. (2026, July 25). US, Iran appear to halt strikes after 13 days of mutual attacks. timesofisrael.com
- Associated Press. (2026, July 25). Iran reports no US strikes overnight as tensions remain high. apnews.com
- Al Jazeera. (2026, July 25). Iran war live: Trump says US ‘locked and loaded’ as it seeks Iran talks. aljazeera.com
- The New York Times. (2026, July 24). Iran War Updates: Trump Meets With Cabinet Over Whether to Intensify Iran Strikes. nytimes.com
- The Independent. (2026, July 25). Iran live: Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia as Middle East war spreads. independent.co.uk
- WSJ. (2026, July 25). The U.S. and Iran Are Stuck in a Cycle of Military Escalation. wsj.com
- 21财经. (2026, July 25). 霍尔木兹海峡，有新消息！ [Breaking news from the Strait of Hormuz!]. m.21jingji.com
- 财新周刊. (2026, July 25). 最新财新周刊｜海湾战火重燃 [Latest Caixin Weekly: Gulf War Flames Rekindled]. weekly.caixin.com
- 新华网客户端. (2026, July 25). 伊朗战事扰乱供应链 印度健怡可乐涨价换包装 [Iran conflict disrupts supply chains, India sees price hike and packaging change for Diet Coke]. app.xinhuanet.com
- 新浪财经. (2026, July 25). 特朗普称与伊朗方面正在谈 尚未决定是否对德黑兰发动新的大规模打击 [Trump says he is in talks with Iran, has not yet decided on launching a new major strike against Tehran]. finance.sina.cn
- 东方财富. (2026, July 25). 特朗普称美方正与伊朗谈判 不排除加大军事打击 [Trump says US is in talks with Iran, doesn't rule out increased military strikes]. wap.eastmoney.com
Investigative Methodology: This roundup is generated on a fixed schedule (noon and evening, America/Chicago) from live English- and Chinese-language wire sources. Every claim is grounded in fetched source text with an APA7 in-text citation; translated Chinese-language quotes are marked “authors’ translation.” Every video embed is verified to be a real, existing video via YouTube’s oEmbed endpoint before publication — none are written by the drafting model. No Wikipedia sources are used.
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