The Problem Between the USA and Iran

Introduction

The USA and Iran had a war that started on February 28. Now they have a peace agreement, but it is very weak. Both countries are still angry.

Main Body

The US government says Iran's army is weak. But secret reports say Iran is still strong. Iran has many missiles and secret bases. Oil is now very expensive because Iran blocked a water path for ships. In the USA, gas costs $4.50 per gallon. President Trump says he does not care about the money. He wants to stop Iran from making nuclear bombs. The two countries do not agree on peace. Iran wants the USA to stop its rules and pay money. If the war starts again, Iran will make more nuclear material. Other countries like Israel and the UK are now helping to keep the area safe.

Conclusion

The peace is very weak. Both countries are ready to fight and their people have money problems.

Learning

💡 The Power of 'VERY'

In this text, we see the word very used to make adjectives stronger. For an A2 learner, this is the simplest way to describe a situation with more emotion or detail.

Examples from the text:

  • Very weak → Not strong at all.
  • Very expensive → Costs a lot of money.

How to use it: Very + Adjective

Try these simple swaps:

  • Cold → Very cold ❄️
  • Fast → Very fast
  • Angry → Very angry 😡

🌍 People vs. Places

Notice how the text talks about countries as if they are people. This is a common shortcut in English:

  • "Iran wants..." (Actually: The leaders of Iran want)
  • "The USA says..." (Actually: The US government says)

Tip: When you see a country name doing an action (like wanting or saying), it usually means the government of that country.

Vocabulary Learning

war (n.)
A conflict between countries or groups.
Example:The war started on February 28 and ended after many years.
started (v.)
To begin or begin to happen.
Example:The war started on February 28.
peace (n.)
A state of calm and no fighting.
Example:They signed a peace agreement to stop fighting.
weak (adj.)
Not strong or powerful.
Example:The agreement is very weak and can be broken easily.
angry (adj.)
Feeling or showing strong annoyance.
Example:Both countries are still angry after the war.
government (n.)
The group of people who run a country.
Example:The US government announced new rules.
secret (adj.)
Not known or shown to others.
Example:The reports are secret and only a few people know about them.
missiles (n.)
Weapons that fly through the air to hit a target.
Example:Iran has many missiles that can travel long distances.
oil (n.)
A liquid used for fuel and other purposes.
Example:Oil is now very expensive because of the conflict.
money (n.)
Paper or coins used to buy things.
Example:He does not care about the money that could be saved.