US Actions in Cuba and Iran

May 8, 2026, 21:46
AfricaPolitics

Introduction

The US government is using money rules and military force against Cuba and Iran.

Main Body

The US stopped trade with a big company in Cuba called GAESA. This company is run by the military. Now, a Canadian company is leaving Cuba. Cuba is afraid of a war, but Brazil says the US will not attack. In the Middle East, the US is fighting with Iran. US planes and ships attacked Iranian oil ships and military bases. The US says it will attack back if Iran hurts US soldiers. Now, the US and Iran have a short peace. The US wants a 30-day stop to the fighting. They want to talk and find a solution.

Conclusion

The US uses money rules for Cuba and military power for Iran to get what it wants.

Learning

🎯 The 'Action' Pattern

Look at how the text describes things happening. At A2 level, you need to connect a person/group to an action.

The Pattern: Who →\rightarrow Action →\rightarrow What/Who

Examples from the text:

  • The US →\rightarrow stopped →\rightarrow trade
  • A Canadian company →\rightarrow is leaving →\rightarrow Cuba
  • US planes →\rightarrow attacked →\rightarrow Iranian oil ships

💡 Word Swap: Power Words

Instead of using complex words, focus on these simple A2 verbs used in the article:

Simple WordMeaning in this story
StopTo end something (trade)
LeaveTo go away from a place (Cuba)
FightTo use force against someone
WantTo wish for something (peace)

📌 Grammar Tip: "Is + Verb-ing"

Notice: "A Canadian company is leaving Cuba."

Use this when something is happening right now or in this current time period.

Try this logic: Subject + is/are + Verb-ing →\rightarrow Right now!

Vocabulary Learning

government (n.)
the group of people who run a country
Example:The government made new rules about travel.
using (v.)
to employ or make use of something
Example:She is using a new app to learn English.
money (n.)
the coins and bills used to buy goods
Example:He saved money for a trip.
rules (n.)
the instructions that say what is allowed
Example:The rules say no running in the hall.
military (adj.)
relating to the armed forces
Example:The military helped protect the city.
force (n.)
the power or strength to do something
Example:The force of the wind knocked over the tree.
against (prep.)
in opposition to
Example:The protest was against the new law.
trade (n.)
the act of buying and selling goods
Example:They have a trade agreement with the neighbor.
big (adj.)
large in size
Example:She bought a big house.
company (n.)
a business that sells goods or services
Example:The company hired new workers.
run (v.)
to operate or manage
Example:He runs a small shop in town.
leaving (v.)
moving away from a place
Example:She is leaving for school tomorrow.
afraid (adj.)
scared or worried
Example:He was afraid of the dark.
war (n.)
a serious fight between countries
Example:The war ended after many years.
attack (v.)
to try to hurt or damage
Example:The army will attack the enemy.
fighting (n.)
the act of fighting
Example:The fighting stopped after a ceasefire.
planes (n.)
aircraft that fly in the sky
Example:Planes fly over the city.
ships (n.)
large boats that travel on water
Example:Ships carry cargo across oceans.
attacked (v.)
harmed or struck
Example:The city was attacked by the storm.
oil (n.)
a liquid used for fuel
Example:The oil was used for heating.
bases (n.)
places where soldiers stay
Example:The bases were set up near the border.
says (v.)
to state or speak
Example:He says he will come later.
back (adv.)
in the reverse direction
Example:She went back to the office.
hurts (v.)
causes pain
Example:The fall hurts my knee.
soldiers (n.)
people who fight for a country
Example:Soldiers protect the nation.
short (adj.)
not long
Example:He wore a short jacket.
peace (n.)
a state of no war
Example:They signed a peace treaty.
wants (v.)
desires or needs
Example:She wants a new book.
stop (v.)
to cease
Example:Please stop making noise.
talk (v.)
to speak with someone
Example:Let's talk about the plan.
find (v.)
to discover
Example:She will find the answer.
solution (n.)
an answer to a problem
Example:The solution was simple.
uses (v.)
employs
Example:He uses a computer every day.
power (n.)
the ability to influence
Example:She has the power to decide.
get (v.)
to obtain
Example:He will get the book tomorrow.
what (pron.)
used to ask about something
Example:What is your name?