On July 25, the editorial focus shifted dramatically to the Caspian Sea, where Ukraine struck vessels carrying Iranian military hardware to Russia, killing one sailor. This opened a new front beyond the Persian Gulf, with state media emphasizing the death while foreign outlets highlighted the intelligence-sharing between Russia and Iran.
Earlier, a fragile pause in direct US-Iran strikes after thirteen nights dominated the morning cycle, with Omani mediation in Tehran and Trump's warning of total war if demands weren't met. State-aligned outlets countered with IRGC claims of destroying eleven US aircraft and over 200 American casualties, framing these as proof of American failure.
By evening, the Yemeni-Saudi front intensified with Houthi strikes on Aramco facilities, while domestic fuel price hikes were confirmed. The day's narrative pivoted from a tentative diplomatic pause to a widening regional war, now reaching the Caspian.