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War in the Near East Gets Worse

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Israel and the USA attack Iran strongly. The attacks mainly hit the army and oil facilities. Israel's President Isaac Herzog spoke with the newspaper BILD. He said: We need a clear result against terror. He did not name time plans for an end to the fighting. He wants to end the threat from Iran completely.

There are big problems in the Strait of Hormus. This is an important route for ships with oil. Iran attacked ships there. The USA then destroyed 16 boats from Iran. These boats wanted to lay dangerous sea mines. Donald Trump warned Iran very clearly. He threatened hard results for the country.

Fighting also continues in Lebanon. Israel attacks targets of the Hezbollah militia. There were heavy bomb attacks in the city of Beirut. Almost 700,000 people already had to flee there. Prices for gasoline rise sharply worldwide. The G7 states now discuss help for the market.

Iran has a new head for the Revolutionary Guard. His name is Ahmad Vahidi. His predecessor was killed in an attack. The situation remains very dangerous for the whole world.

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Definitions

Revolutionary Guard
The Revolutionary Guard is a very strong part army in Iran. It protects the political leadership of the country.
Strait of Hormus
The Strait of Hormus is a narrow water route in the sea. It lies between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. Many ships with oil must travel through there.
Hezbollah
Hezbollah is a group from Lebanon. It is a party and also an army. Iran supports this group with money and weapons.
G7 states
The G7 are the 7 most important and richest countries in the world. They meet often and talk about world politics.
Sea mines
Sea mines are bombs hidden in the water. They explode when a ship drives over them.

People

Isaac Herzog
Isaac Herzog is the President of Israel. He represents his country to the outside.
Donald Trump
Donald Trump is the President of the United States of America (USA).
Ahmad Vahidi
Ahmad Vahidi is the new top boss of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.

Locations

Iran
Iran is a big country in the Near East.
Israel
Israel is a country on the Mediterranean Sea.
Lebanon
Lebanon is a country near Israel.
Beirut
Beirut is the biggest city and the capital of Lebanon.

Sources

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FAZ

Ahmad Vahidi: Wer ist der Chef von Irans Revolutionsgarde?

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Bild

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The Guardian

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