WorldJuly 25, 2026

Late July 2026: Tensions Rise Between the U.S. and Iran

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Key Vocabulary

cabinet/ˈkæb.ɪ.nət/

a group of top government officials who advise the president

"The cabinet met at the White House."

strike/straɪk/

a military attack on a place or target

"U.S. forces planned a strike on a radar site."

Strait of Hormuz/streɪt əv hɔːrˈmʊz/

a narrow sea passage where ships travel between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman

"Many ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz."

Listening

Late July 2026: Tensions Rise Between the U.S. and Iran

President Donald Trump met with his cabinet to discuss whether to increase strikes on Iran. The meeting took place at the White House in late July 2026, days before a planned visit by Israel’s prime minister.

The United States and Iran continued to trade attacks across the region. U.S. forces struck sites in southern Iran and near the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran fired missiles, drones, and small boats at bases and ships. The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, was scheduled to meet Mr. Trump in Washington. People worry that more fighting could harm civilians and oil shipping. The United Nations called for restraint, and many countries watched ship safety in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Quiz

1. Who met with his cabinet?

2. Where did the meeting take place?

3. Which organization called for restraint?

Reading Practice

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

Discussion

Do you follow world news about conflicts? Why or why not?

Have you ever been worried about travel because of a news event? What happened?

What do you think people near the sea worry about when they hear of attacks in the Strait of Hormuz?