US Defense Budget and Problems with Iran

May 12, 2026, 18:29
AsiaPolitics

Introduction

Pete Hegseth and Dan Caine spoke to the Senate. They asked for 1.5 trillion dollars for the military. They also talked about Iran.

Main Body

The US spent 29 billion dollars on the war with Iran. The US also did not send 400 million dollars to Ukraine on time. This is a problem. The US says Iran is weak now. But some leaders disagree. They say Iran still makes drones and closes the sea for ships. Pakistan helps the US and Iran talk. But Senator Graham is angry. He says Iranian planes landed in Pakistan. He thinks Pakistan is not honest.

Conclusion

The US is not sure what to do. They want peace, but President Trump says the peace is almost gone.

Learning

💡 The 'Money' Pattern

In this text, we see how to talk about large amounts of money simply:

  • 1.5 trillion dollars →\rightarrow Very big money
  • 29 billion dollars →\rightarrow Big money
  • 400 million dollars →\rightarrow Smaller (but still big) money

Quick Rule: Use the number + the word (million/billion/trillion) + "dollars".

🛠️ Action Words (Present Tense)

Look at how the text describes what people do right now. It uses simple forms:

  • They ask →\rightarrow (Asking for something)
  • They say →\rightarrow (Giving information)
  • He thinks →\rightarrow (An opinion)

Note: When talking about one person (He/She), we add an -s to the end of the action word: Say →\rightarrow Says.

Vocabulary Learning

ask
to request something or to question
Example:She asked for help with her homework.
dollars
unit of money used in the United States
Example:The book costs ten dollars.
time
a period during which events happen
Example:We will meet at 3 p.m. time.
problem
a difficult situation that needs a solution
Example:The broken window is a problem that must be fixed.
weak
not strong; lacking power
Example:The old bridge feels weak after the storm.
leaders
people who guide or direct a group
Example:The leaders of the school organized a charity event.
disagree
to have a different opinion
Example:They disagree about which movie to watch.
makes
creates or produces
Example:She makes bread every morning.
sea
large body of salt water
Example:The children played on the shore of the sea.
ships
large boats that travel on water
Example:The ships carry goods across the ocean.
helps
gives support or aid
Example:He helps his sister with her chores.
angry
feeling upset or mad
Example:She was angry when the game was cancelled.
planes
aircraft that fly
Example:The planes flew over the city at sunset.
landed
came to the ground
Example:The plane landed safely at the airport.
honest
truthful and fair
Example:He is honest and never lies.
sure
confident or certain
Example:I am sure we will finish the work on time.
do
perform an action
Example:Please do your homework before dinner.
want
desire something
Example:She wants a new bicycle for her birthday.
peace
a state of calm and no conflict
Example:They prayed for peace in the world.
almost
nearly, very close to
Example:The cake is almost ready to serve.
gone
no longer present or available
Example:The cookies are gone; we need to bake more.