09 Jul 2026
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English Lesson: US Strikes on Iran – Reading, Vocabulary, Grammar & Exercises
English Lesson: US Strikes on Iran – Reading, Vocabulary, Grammar & Exercises
Reading
On July 7, 2026, the U.S. Central Command announced it had completed a new round of strikes on Iran, targeting over 80 locations in response to rising tensions. The strikes were conducted in the Kuhestak region near the Strait of Hormuz. No immediate casualties were reported.
Vocabulary (15 words)
| Word | Type | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| announced | verb | /əˈnaʊnst/ | to make known publicly |
| targeting | verb | /ˈtɑːrɡɪtɪŋ/ | selecting as an object of attention or attack |
| tensions | noun | /ˈtɛnʃənz/ | strained relations between parties |
| conducted | verb | /kənˈdʌktɪd/ | carried out |
| region | noun | /ˈriːdʒən/ | an area, especially part of a country or the world |
| Strait | noun | /streɪt/ | a narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two other large areas of water |
| casualties | noun | /ˈkæʒuəlts/ | people killed or injured in war or accident |
| immediate | adjective | /ɪˈmiːdiət/ | occurring or done at once; instant |
| reported | verb | /rɪˈpɔːrtɪd/ | gave a spoken or written account of something |
| response | noun | /rɪˈspɒns/ | an answer or reaction |
| rising | adjective | /ˈraɪzɪŋ/ | increasing in amount or degree |
| location | noun | /loʊˈkeɪʃən/ | a particular place or position |
| announced | verb | /əˈnaʊnst/ | to make known publicly |
| targeting | verb | /ˈtɑːrɡɪtɪŋ/ | selecting as an object of attention or attack |
| tensions | noun | /ˈtɛnʃənz/ | strained relations between parties |
Grammar
- Passive Voice: "had completed" (past perfect passive) – used to show an action completed before another past action or time.
- Prepositions of Place: "in", "near", "on" – used to indicate location.
Exercises
- Vocabulary: Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the list: announced, targeting, tensions, conducted, region, Strait, casualties, immediate, reported, response, rising, location.
- The U.S. Central Command ______ that it had completed a new round of strikes on Iran.
- The strikes were ______ over 80 locations in Iran.
- There have been rising ______ between the US and Iran.
- The strikes were ______ in the Kuhestak region.
- The incident occurred near the Strait of ______.
- Grammar: Rewrite the sentences using passive voice where appropriate.
- The US military conducted the strikes.
- Officials reported no immediate casualties.
- Reading Comprehension: Answer the following questions based on the text.