Attack on ships at the Persian Gulf
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Attackers hit two ships on Tuesday night. This happened in the Strait of Hormuz. This is a narrow sea path.
One ship from Qatar is hit. It is a ship for liquid gas. A fire starts in the engine room. The ship can explode now. The crew is safe. A second ship from Saudi Arabia has damage. No one is hurt in the attacks.
USA officials say: Iran fires rockets. Iran wants control over the sea path. Ships must use ways from Iran. The USA wants free paths for all ships.
There is a deal for peace. The new attacks stop the talks. The foreign minister of Iran says: We do not talk under threats. He says this to Donald Trump.
The Strait of Hormuz is very important. Many ships bring oil and gas there. There is a war between Iran and the USA since February. Qatar helps with peace talks. This is the first hit on a ship from Qatar. Experts say: Maybe the ship takes a wrong path. There are many mines in the water.
One ship from Qatar is hit. It is a ship for liquid gas. A fire starts in the engine room. The ship can explode now. The crew is safe. A second ship from Saudi Arabia has damage. No one is hurt in the attacks.
USA officials say: Iran fires rockets. Iran wants control over the sea path. Ships must use ways from Iran. The USA wants free paths for all ships.
There is a deal for peace. The new attacks stop the talks. The foreign minister of Iran says: We do not talk under threats. He says this to Donald Trump.
The Strait of Hormuz is very important. Many ships bring oil and gas there. There is a war between Iran and the USA since February. Qatar helps with peace talks. This is the first hit on a ship from Qatar. Experts say: Maybe the ship takes a wrong path. There are many mines in the water.
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Definitions
- Strait of Hormuz
- A narrow sea path between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. It is very important for oil and gas.
- Deal for peace
- A first contract for a later, fixed agreement.
- Liquid gas
- Gas that is very cold and liquid. It is moved by ships.
People
- Foreign minister
- A man who works for the government of Iran.
- Donald Trump
- The president of the USA.
Locations
- Oman
- A country near the Strait of Hormuz.
- Qatar
- A country that helps in conflicts.
Sources
FAZ
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