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The USA and Iran fight

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The USA attacks targets in Iran for 7 nights. They want to weaken the Iran military. The US military hits weapon stores and radar sites. Iran says: The USA also hits bridges and ports.

3 people died in the south of Iran. Many people are hurt. Iran takes revenge for the attacks. They attack US bases in neighbor countries. Sirens sound in Bahrain and Kuwait.

Ships fight in the Strait of Hormuz. The Revolutions-Garden of Iran stop 4 ships. They say: 2 oil ships hit mines. The USA says: That is not true. The Strait of Hormuz is almost closed.

Experts have great fear. The fight can become a big war. The United Nations say: Attacks on bridges or ports are wrong. This is called civilian Infra-Struktur. Both sides send more soldiers and planes to the region.

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Definitions

Infra-Struktur
This means all parts a country needs to live. For example roads, bridges, power plants or internet lines.
Revolutions-Garden
This is a strong part of the military in Iran. They protect the government. They have their own ships and planes.

Locations

Strait of Hormuz
This is a narrow place in the sea. It is between the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean. It is very important for oil ships.
Bahrain
A small island country near Iran. The USA has a military base there.
Kuwait
A country in the Middle East. It is at the sea.

Sources

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FAZ

Liveblog Irankrieg: Berichte über brennende Tanker in der Straße von Hormus | FAZ

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Iran meldet »Explosion« von Öltankern in Straße von Hormus – USA dementieren

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In der Straße von Hormus: Zwei Tanker durch Minen „explodiert“?

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Iran-Krieg: Sorge vor Ausweitung des Konflikts um Straße von Hormus

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