War in Iran: Trump Sees Victory

14. March 2026, 07:30

There is war in the Middle East for 2 weeks. The USA and Israel attack Iran. US President Donald Trump says: Iran is at the end. He calls the country completely beaten. The US military destroyed many targets. There were heavy attacks on Kharg Island. Many oil sales happen there. Trump wants to protect ships with soldiers now. These ships travel through the Strait of Hormuz. This is an important way for oil tankers. The Iran government blocks this way still. The USA looks for Mojtaba Khamenei. He is the new boss of Iran. His father died in the war. The USA pays 10 million dollars for hints. People call this a bounty. Mojtaba Khamenei has been missing for days. He did not show himself on TV. US Minister Pete Hegseth says: Mojtaba Khamenei is hurt. He hides in a bunker. The Iran regime threatens revenge meanwhile. It wants to destroy oil plants in the region. One US plane crashed in Iraq. It was a tanker plane for other flyers. 6 people from the crew are dead. The USA says: It was an accident. A group from Iraq says: We shot the plane down. Fighting continues in Lebanon too. Israel attacks the Hezbollah group there. 12 people died in one attack. Hezbollah wants to continue the fight for a long time. Pilots in the region have a hard time. They fly between many rockets and drones.

Definitions

Bounty

This is a reward in money. You get it when you help catch a criminal or enemy.

Tanker plane

This is a big plane with much fuel. It can refuel other planes during flight.

Bunker

This is a room under the ground. It is very strong. It protects from bombs and shooting.

Hezbollah

This is a group of fighters in Lebanon. Iran supports it. They fight against Israel.

People

Donald Trump

He is the President of the United States of America (USA).

Mojtaba Khamenei

He is the new top boss of Iran. He followed his killed father Ali Khamenei.

Pete Hegseth

He is the Defense Minister of the USA. He leads the military.

Locations

Iran

A country in Asia. It is at war with the USA and Israel.

Iraq

A country near Iran. A US plane crashed there.

Lebanon

A country north of Israel. Hezbollah fights Israel there.

Strait of Hormuz

A narrow water way in the sea. It is very important for world oil trade.

Kharg Island

An Iranian island in the Persian Gulf. Almost all oil from Iran is exported from there.

Sources

Die Zeit 14. March 2026, 06:40

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