PP Language Lessons
EasyWorldOctober 16, 2025

Life in Tehran After the June 2025 Strikes

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Key Vocabulary

airstrike /ˈeəstraɪk/

a military attack from the air
Example: The city heard an airstrike early in the morning.

capital /ˈkæpɪtəl/

the main city of a country
Example: Tehran is the capital of Iran.

medicine /ˈmɛdɪsɪn/

drugs or care to help sick people
Example: People queued to buy medicine at the pharmacy.

📖 Article

In June 2025, Israel launched airstrikes on Iran. The attacks began on June 13, 2025 and hit military and nuclear sites near Tehran. People in the capital were scared and many could not sleep. Windows were closed and some families stayed in basements.

Some families left the city and some stayed close to home. Banks limited cash withdrawals and many shops closed or ran out of goods, so people bought food, water and medicine. People also queued for petrol and pharmacies were busy. Life in Tehran felt fragile, but many residents were trying to get by. The IAEA said nuclear facilities must never be attacked.

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❓ Quiz

Q1. When did the attacks begin?
Q2. Which city felt fragile?
Q3. Who said nuclear facilities must never be attacked?

💬 Discussion

1.

Do you feel safe when news of distant violence appears on TV? Why or why not?

2.

Have you ever had to change plans because of a sudden problem in your city? What happened?

3.

What do you think helps people to get by after a big disruption?