KEMETIC MINDS
World War 3 Watch — Morning Update — July 24, 2026
- The US has conducted 13 consecutive nights of airstrikes on Iran, with the latest strikes targeting Iranian military command centers, drone storage facilities, and communication networks (Al Jazeera, 2026).
- Trump has stated that he is considering a “massive attack” on Iran, which would be larger than any previous strikes (The Guardian, 2026).
- Iran has responded to the US airstrikes with drone attacks on US military facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan (Al Jazeera, 2026).
- The conflict has led to a significant increase in oil prices, with Brent crude surpassing $100 per barrel (The Guardian, 2026).
- The US has announced that it will be deploying additional F-16 and F-35 fighter jets to the Middle East (央广网, 2026, authors’ translation).
- Iran has warned that it will take “devastating revenge” against the US for its military actions (央广网, 2026, authors’ translation).
US Military Strikes
The US has continued to conduct airstrikes on Iran, with the latest strikes targeting Iranian military command centers, drone storage facilities, and communication networks (Al Jazeera, 2026). The US military has stated that the airstrikes are aimed at holding Iran accountable and diminishing the threat from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to commercial shipping (The Guardian, 2026). The US has also announced that it will be deploying additional F-16 and F-35 fighter jets to the Middle East (央广网, 2026, authors’ translation).
Video: Latest: IRAN-US conflict escalates as Kuwait border crossing hit and strait of Hormuz tensions rise.. Source: Al Jazeera English.
Iranian Retaliation
Iran has responded to the US airstrikes with drone attacks on US military facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan (Al Jazeera, 2026). Iran has also warned that it will take “devastating revenge” against the US for its military actions (央广网, 2026, authors’ translation). The Iranian military has stated that it has the capability to close the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for international oil shipments (BBC, 2026, authors’ translation).
Video: Iran state TV video claims to show navy seizing vessels in Strait of Hormuz. Source: Associated Press.
Global Implications
The conflict between the US and Iran has significant global implications, with the potential to disrupt international oil shipments and lead to a wider conflict in the Middle East (The Guardian, 2026). The US has stated that it will continue to work with its allies to maintain the free flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz (Al Jazeera, 2026). The conflict has also led to a significant increase in oil prices, with Brent crude surpassing $100 per barrel (The Guardian, 2026).
Video: Iranian missile strikes injure more than 100 in southern Israel • FRANCE 24 English. Source: FRANCE 24 English.
Is This Actually World War 3?
While the conflict between the US and Iran is serious and has the potential to escalate into a wider conflict, it is not currently a world war (The Independent, 2026). The US and Iran have been engaged in a low-level conflict for several years, with periodic exchanges of airstrikes and missile attacks (Al Jazeera, 2026). However, the current escalation of the conflict has raised concerns about the potential for a wider war in the Middle East (The Guardian, 2026).
What You Can Do Right Now
There are several steps that individuals can take to prepare for the potential consequences of the US-Iran conflict:
- Stay informed: Stay up to date with the latest news and developments in the conflict, and be aware of any potential risks or disruptions to international oil shipments (our narrative-comparison report on how US, Israeli, Iranian, and BRICS media each tell this war: here).
- Prepare for emergencies: Make sure you have a plan in place in case of an emergency, including a supply of food, water, and medication, and a way to stay in touch with family and friends (our survival skills and preparedness guide: here).
- Support diplomatic efforts: Encourage your government to support diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict peacefully, and to work with other countries to reduce tensions in the region.
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
- The Guardian. (2026, July 24). Donald Trump says decision on ‘massive attack’ against Iran is close. theguardian.com
- Al Jazeera. (2026, July 24). US attacks Iran for 13th night as Trump threatens ‘bigger’ strikes. aljazeera.com
- The Independent. (2026, July 24). Iran-US war: Trump is in ‘revenge mode’ after losing patience, allies say. independent.co.uk
- Al Jazeera. (2026, July 24). Iran war live: Iranian drones target Erbil, as 4 dead in US strike on Ahvaz. aljazeera.com
- BBC. (2026, July 24). 曼德海峡：胡塞武装的威胁会否触发红海航运危机？ [Bab-el-Mandeb Strait: Will Houthi threats trigger a Red Sea shipping crisis?]. bbc.com
- 京报网. (2026, July 24). 战火中，海湾国家为何建再多港口也绕不开霍尔木兹？ [Why the Gulf States cannot bypass the Strait of Hormuz no matter how many more ports they build amidst the war]. news.bjd.com.cn
- 国际在线. (2026, July 24). 视频丨美称考虑重启对伊大规模作战 专家：意在施压伊朗让步 [US considers resuming large-scale operations against Iran, experts say it's meant to pressure Iran into concessions]. news.cri.cn
- 央广网. (2026, July 24). 美伊冲突加剧是否将爆发“全面战争”？ 牛新春：风险在不断扩大 [Will escalating US-Iran conflict spark "all-out war"? Niu Xinchun: Risk is constantly expanding]. cnr.cn
- 东方财富. (2026, July 24). 美国通知或动用重型轰炸机打击伊朗！以色列已进入最高警戒状态！ [US puts Iran on notice, may deploy heavy bombers in strike, as Israel enters highest state of alert]. 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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