WorldMarch 4, 2026

Waves of Strikes: What Happened in Iran and the Region (March 2026)

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Key Vocabulary

infrastructure/ˌɪn.frəˈstrʌk.tʃər/

the basic systems and structures a country needs, like roads, power and buildings

"The strikes damaged the city's infrastructure."

drone/droʊn/

an unmanned flying aircraft that can be used for attack or surveillance

"An Iranian drone struck a base in Kuwait."

leader/ˈliː.dər/

a person who is in charge of a country or group

"People asked who would be the next leader."

Listening

Waves of Strikes: What Happened in Iran and the Region (March 2026)

At the end of February 2026 a large wave of air strikes hit Iran’s infrastructure. Explosions were reported in Tehran and in other cities. The attacks damaged military and government sites and caused many deaths.

The United States also named four service members who were killed after an Iranian drone struck a base in Kuwait. President Trump said that many people the U.S. had considered as possible new leaders in Iran were dead. The situation made travel and shipping harder. People in the region faced power cuts and long lines for food and water. Aid groups worry about hospitals and children. Many countries began to move their citizens out of the area.

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Quiz

1. When did the strikes begin?

2. How many service members did the United States name?

3. Where did the Iranian drone strike a base?

Reading Practice

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Discussion

Do you feel safe when you hear news about conflicts far away? How do you react?

Have you ever had to change travel plans because of safety concerns? What happened?

What do you think helps people most after a local disaster: food, water, medicine or shelter? Why?