Money and Problems from the US and Iran Conflict

May 13, 2026, 16:51
GlobalPolitics

Introduction

The United States is fighting with Iran. This costs a lot of money and hurts the US economy.

Main Body

The US spent 29 billion dollars in three months. Oil prices are high because ships cannot move easily. Also, the US is not creating many new jobs. President Trump says the economy is great. He says the stock market is very high. But many people disagree. A poll says 77% of people think things cost too much because of the government. Life is harder for many people. In some states, people with 100,000 dollars a year are not rich. They are now lower-middle class. Many people are unhappy with the president.

Conclusion

The US has high prices and many people dislike the president. Things might get better if the fight with Iran ends.

Learning

💡 The Power of 'TOO'

In this text, we see the word too used to describe a problem. When we use too before an adjective, it means something is 'more than we want.'

From the text:

  • "things cost too much"

How to use it for A2 level:

  • It is too hot. → (I am uncomfortable)
  • This car is too expensive. → (I cannot buy it)
  • The coffee is too cold. → (I don't like it)

📉 Contrasting Ideas (But)

Notice how the author connects a positive statement with a negative one using But. This is the easiest way to show a conflict in English.

  • Statement A: "the economy is great"
  • BUT
  • Statement B: "many people disagree"

Try this pattern:

  • I like the city, but it is too loud.
  • He has a job, but he is unhappy.

Vocabulary Learning

money (n.)
Currency used for buying goods or services.
Example:She used her money to buy a new book.
money
A thing used as a medium of exchange.
Example:I need some money to buy a book.
cost (v.)
To require a payment or expense.
Example:The repair will cost $200.
costs
To need a certain amount of money.
Example:The costs are high for this project.
hurt (v.)
To cause pain or damage.
Example:The injury hurt her knee.
economy
The system of producing, buying, and selling goods and services.
Example:The economy is growing.
economy (n.)
The system of production and trade in a country.
Example:The economy is growing fast.
jobs
Work that people do to earn money.
Example:She found a new job.
spend (v.)
To use money for a purchase.
Example:He will spend his allowance on toys.
high
Tall or a large amount.
Example:The price is high.
billion (n.)
A number equal to one thousand million.
Example:The company earned a billion dollars.
low
Small in amount or height.
Example:The cost is low.
dollars (n.)
The currency used in the United States.
Example:She saved five dollars for lunch.
new
Recently made or started.
Example:I bought a new car.
months (n.)
Units of time, each about 30 days.
Example:The project will last three months.
great
Very good or large.
Example:The concert was great.
oil (n.)
A liquid used for fuel and heating.
Example:Cars need oil to run.
people
Human beings.
Example:Many people attended the event.
price (n.)
The amount of money needed to buy something.
Example:The price of the shirt is $25.
state
A part of a country.
Example:California is a state.
high (adj.)
Having a great height or level.
Example:The price is high today.
government
The group that runs a country.
Example:The government made a new law.
ship (n.)
A large boat used for traveling on water.
Example:The cargo ship sailed across the ocean.
class
A group of people with similar social status.
Example:She belongs to a higher class.
move (v.)
To change position or location.
Example:She will move to a new house.
unhappy
Not happy.
Example:He felt unhappy about the news.
job (n.)
A paid position of work.
Example:He found a new job at the bakery.
fight
A conflict or battle.
Example:The fight lasted for hours.
president (n.)
The leader of a country.
Example:The president gave a speech.
end
To finish or stop.
Example:The war will end soon.
great (adj.)
Very good or excellent.
Example:She did a great job on the project.
stock (n.)
Shares of a company that can be bought or sold.
Example:He bought stock in a tech company.
market (n.)
A place where goods are bought and sold.
Example:The farmers market sells fresh vegetables.
poll (n.)
A survey asking people for their opinions.
Example:The poll showed many people were happy.
think (v.)
To use the mind to consider or reason.
Example:I think we should wait.
government (n.)
The group that runs a country.
Example:The government made new rules.
life (n.)
The existence of a person or animal.
Example:She loves her life in the city.
harder (adj.)
More difficult.
Example:The test was harder than expected.
state (n.)
A region or area within a country.
Example:California is a state in the US.
year (n.)
A period of 12 months.
Example:She has been studying for one year.
rich (adj.)
Having a lot of money or possessions.
Example:He is rich because he owns many houses.
lower (adj.)
Having a lower position or level.
Example:The lower part of the mountain is steep.
middle (adj.)
In the center or between extremes.
Example:She lives in the middle of town.
class (n.)
A group of people with similar social status.
Example:She is in the middle class.
unhappy (adj.)
Feeling sad or dissatisfied.
Example:He was unhappy with the result.
dislike (v.)
To not like something.
Example:They dislike the new policy.
fight (n.)
A conflict or battle between people or countries.
Example:The fight lasted for several hours.
end (v.)
To finish or stop.
Example:The movie will end at nine o'clock.