Since the end of February, a war rules. Iran fights against the USA and Israel. The war lasts for 6 months now. Many people die in this time. Experts think about 8,000 people die.
Energy prices go up a lot. People in Austria notice this for gas and diesel. People in the Iranian city Tehran feel fear. They fear a lack of petrol soon.
Long lines form at petrol stations. Some petrol stations close down. The government says: There is enough fuel. They ask people to stay calm.
There are hardly any signs of life from the new leader. His name is Mojtaba Khamenei. Nobody sees or hears him for 6 months. He gets badly hurt in the first attack.
Now there is new hope for diplomacy. Diplomacy means: Countries talk with each other to solve problems. The foreign minister of Iran says: A solution is possible.
Other countries like Oman and Katar help with the talks. An important topic is the Strait of Hormuz. This is a sea route for ships with oil. Iran blocks this way often.
The USA puts pressure on Iran with sanctions. These are punishments for the economy. Iran calls these punishments terrorism. They demand more respect from the USA.
