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War in Iran: USA and Iran attack each other

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The USA and Iran fight. The USA attacks targets in Iran. This happens for 4 nights now. Planes and drones destroy missile bases. The attacks are near the Strait of Hormuz. Ships use this water for transport.

Donald Trump threatens Iran. He wants to destroy buildings. He means power plants and bridges. This happens next week. Trump wants new talks with Iran. Iran must sign a new deal. Otherwise, the attacks continue.

The US Navy blocks ports. The ships form a blockade. Ships cannot enter or leave. Trump wants money from other countries now.

Iran fights back. The army fires rockets. They hit Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain. Jordan stops the rockets. 4 soldiers are hurt in Kuwait. Iran says: If we sell no oil, nobody sells oil.

The USA starts sanctions. They block money from companies. The money comes from oil trading. Experts say: More than 30 people die. Many people are hurt.

Turkey watches the fight. Turkey wants to help as a mediator. But experts say: Turkey wants more power. Turkey joins many conflicts. The situation is difficult.

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Definitions

Blockade
Warships close a port. Ships cannot enter or leave. This causes economic damage.
Infrastructure
This means important things for a country. Examples are bridges and power plants.
Rockets
These are fast weapons. They fly to a target.
Sanctions
These are political punishments. Countries cannot trade or get money.

People

Donald Trump
He is the president of the USA.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
He is the president of Turkey.
Mohammed Hossein Shamkhani
He is a rich businessman from Iran.

Locations

Iran
This is a country in the Middle East.
Strait of Hormuz
This is a narrow water way. Ships transport oil here.
Jordan
This is a country in the Middle East.

Sources

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Standard

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Neue Angriffswelle gegen Iran: USA starten hunderte Kampfjet-Einsätze

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Angriffe gehen weiter: Neue Trump-Drohung gegen Teheran

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USA weiten Sanktionen gegen Irans Ölsektor aus

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US attacks Iran as IRGC claims strikes on US military sites in Gulf

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