New fights between the USA and Iran
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There is new violence at night. The US army attacks targets in Iran. It hits missile launchers on Larak Island. The USA says: Iran wants to put sea mines in the water. Mines are dangerous bombs in the water. They threaten ships and trade.
Iran answers with own attacks. It shoots missiles at US bases in Jordan. It also attacks targets in the United Arab Emirates. Iran says: The USA attacks first. The army of Jordan stops many missiles. There is no big damage for US soldiers.
A big oil tanker catches fire in the sea. The ship hits 2 mines. This happens in the Strait of Hormuz. This is a very important route for ships with oil and gas. Because of the violence, gas prices rise in Europe. Experts worry about safety on the sea.
Iran answers with own attacks. It shoots missiles at US bases in Jordan. It also attacks targets in the United Arab Emirates. Iran says: The USA attacks first. The army of Jordan stops many missiles. There is no big damage for US soldiers.
A big oil tanker catches fire in the sea. The ship hits 2 mines. This happens in the Strait of Hormuz. This is a very important route for ships with oil and gas. Because of the violence, gas prices rise in Europe. Experts worry about safety on the sea.
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Definitions
- Naval Mine
- A mine is a bomb that floats in water or lies on the bottom. When a ship touches it, it explodes.
- Ballistic Missile
- This is a very big rocket that can fly very high and far to destroy targets.
Locations
- Larak
- Larak is an island in Iran. It lies at an important place in the sea.
- Strait of Hormuz
- This is a narrow place in the sea between Iran and the Arab peninsula. Many ships with oil go there.
- Jordan
- A country in the Middle East. There are military bases of the USA there.
Sources
The Guardian
US and Iran trade strikes around strait of Hormuz as ceasefire is violated again
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The Guardian
Iran hostilities flare after US strike in strait of Hormuz; supertanker hits mines and catches fire – Middle East crisis live
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la Repubblica
Usa attaccano Larak, l’isola strategica nello Stretto di Hormuz diventata il “casello di Teheran”
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ANSA
Tornano i raid Usa in Iran, attacco su Larak. Teheran prende di mira le basi americane - Notizie - Ansa.it
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