WorldJune 29, 2026

Tensions in the Gulf: What Happened near the Strait of Hormuz

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Key Vocabulary

drone/droʊn/

an uncrewed aircraft used for military or civilian tasks

"A drone flew near the ship."

missile/ˈmɪs.əl/

a weapon that flies through the air to hit a target

"Air defences tried to stop the missile."

base/beɪs/

a military location where forces and equipment are stationed

"Soldiers work at the air base."

Listening

Tensions in the Gulf: What Happened near the Strait of Hormuz

On June 28, 2026, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps said it fired drones and missiles at U.S. facilities in Bahrain and at the Ali Al Salem air base in Kuwait. The Fifth Fleet is the U.S. Navy command in Bahrain and it was named by local authorities.

Local officials said air defences intercepted many of the missiles and drones, and there were no major casualties or damage. The U.S. military then struck several Iranian sites near the Strait of Hormuz. The events came during days of fighting over shipping in the strait. Diplomats planned meetings to try to reduce the violence.

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Quiz

1. Who said it fired drones and missiles?

2. Which air base in Kuwait was named?

3. Were there major casualties or damage reported?

Reading Practice

Read the article from the Listening section aloud. Your AI teacher will give you pronunciation feedback.

Discussion

Do you worry about travel by ship or plane when you hear about attacks at sea?

Have you ever felt unsafe because of news about nearby conflicts? What happened?

What do you think about meetings by diplomats to stop fighting? Would you feel hopeful?