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US and Iran: A Small Fight

US and Iran: A Small Fight

The US and Iran had a small fight near an island. This happened before an important election in the US. Diplomats are trying to stop a bigger war.

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Nov 6, 2026Audio61 words1 minute
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STUDY THE STORYKey vocabulary
Noun
Human beings in general or considered collectively.
Noun
election
Verb
To hit something with a part of your body, like a hand or foot.
Noun
A large piece of land surrounded by water.
Noun
A serious fight between groups or countries.
Verb
To speak about something in a normal way.
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Check your understandingExercises

Part 1: True, False or Not given

Iran shot at a US plane.

The US and Iran want a big war.

The fight happened after the election.

A US diplomat visited Iran.

Part 2: Multiple choice

What did Iran say it did?

Why did the US hit the island?

Part 3: Match the meaning

Match each word with its definition.

WordsTap a word, then tap its definition to connect them.

Definitions

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