Iran War Day 148: U.S. Appears to Pause Iran Strikes, While Houthis Hit Saudi Oil Facilities

Harrison Berger· Jul 25, 2026 · 7:20 PM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 7 views

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Appears to Pause Iran Strikes, While Houthis Hit Saudi Oil Facilities State of the Union: For the first time since July 13, the Pentagon did not report conducting airstrikes against Iran. Central Command (CENTCOM) did not report new airstrikes against Iran, and Tehran also appeared to have refrained from launching new attacks as the conflict entered its 148th day on Saturday. President Donald Trump said on Friday afternoon that the U.S. is “talking to [Iran] right now.

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▪Appears to Pause Iran Strikes, While Houthis Hit Saudi Oil Facilities State of the Union: For the first time since July 13, the Pentagon did not report conducting airstrikes against Iran.
▪Central Command (CENTCOM) did not report new airstrikes against Iran, and Tehran also appeared to have refrained from launching new attacks as the conflict entered its 148th day on Saturday.
▪President Donald Trump said on Friday afternoon that the U.S. is “talking to [Iran] right now.

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