A1AI-generatedSeptember 30, 2026·2 min read·266 words·6 vocab words·Source: CBS News

Iran Military Says War Ends Only with US Defeat

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Q: Do you think news on TV is a form of entertainment?

This is a discussion question for the article "Iran Military Says War Ends Only with US Defeat". There is a war between the United States and Iran. On Tuesday, unknown objects hit three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. An Iranian military leader says the war can only end if the United States says i

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This is a discussion question for the article "Iran Military Says War Ends Only with US Defeat". There is a war between the United States and Iran. On Tuesday, unknown objects hit three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. An Iranian military leader says the war can only end if the United States says i

Q: Is it good when famous actors talk about politics and war?

This is a discussion question for the article "Iran Military Says War Ends Only with US Defeat". There is a war between the United States and Iran. On Tuesday, unknown objects hit three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. An Iranian military leader says the war can only end if the United States says i

Q: How can music help people who are sad about war?

This is a discussion question for the article "Iran Military Says War Ends Only with US Defeat". There is a war between the United States and Iran. On Tuesday, unknown objects hit three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. An Iranian military leader says the war can only end if the United States says i

Q: Do you prefer watching happy movies or serious movies about real life?

This is a discussion question for the article "Iran Military Says War Ends Only with US Defeat". There is a war between the United States and Iran. On Tuesday, unknown objects hit three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. An Iranian military leader says the war can only end if the United States says i

Q: How does the internet change the way we see news today?

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In brief

There is a war between the United States and Iran. On Tuesday, unknown objects hit three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. An Iranian military leader says the war can only end if the United States says it is defeated. The United States military also left Iraq after twelve years.

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There is a big war today. This war is between the United States and Iran.

On Tuesday, there is an attack in the sea. The place is the Strait of Hormuz. This water is very important for the world. One fifth of the world's oil goes through this water. Now, unknown objects hit three big ships. One ship is an oil tanker. One ship is a gas tanker. The third ship is also in danger.

General Hossein Mohebbi is a leader in the Iranian military. He speaks on Tuesday. He says the war can only end in one way. The United States says it is defeated and leaves.

The Iranian military writes a letter. This letter is for the American people. The military asks the American people to go to the streets. They ask the people to protest against President Trump. The military says the United States wants to take Iran's money.

There is a plan for a short peace. Iran wants a seven-day peace. On Wednesday, Iran receives a letter from the United States. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi gives this letter to President Masoud Pezeshkian. They talk about this plan.

Also, there are no American soldiers in Iraq now. The United States military says the soldiers are not there. Some people in Iraq are happy about this. They celebrate. But some people in the northern Kurdish area are afraid.

Now, Pakistan wants to help Saudi Arabia. Pakistan has an agreement with Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif says Pakistan can help. He says they can use many things to stop the attacks.

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Question 1 of 3

What is the name of the important shipping lane where the ships were hit?

Grammar spotlight

Present Simple with 'There is / There are'

One point · A1

We use 'there is' for singular nouns and 'there are' for plural nouns to show that something exists.

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“There is a big war today.”

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Scenario: Talking to a classmate about a serious news event you saw on television.

01“There is a big story on the news today.”
02“I want to talk about this.”
03“It is very important.”

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🔑Key Phrases

“between the United States and Iran”— entre los Estados Unidos e Irán

Identifies the two main opposing sides in this conflict.

Prepositional phrase using 'between' to connect two entities.

The agreement was signed between the United States and Iran.

“protest against President Trump”— protestar contra el presidente Trump

Describes the action the Iranian military is calling for.

Verb followed by the preposition 'against' and a proper noun.

The citizens decided to protest against President Trump.

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Iran Military Says War Ends Only with US Defeat

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How do movies about war make you feel?
Personal
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Do you think news on TV is a form of entertainment?
Opinion
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Why do people like watching action movies with military heroes?
Opinion
4
Is it good when famous actors talk about politics and war?
Evaluate
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How can music help people who are sad about war?
Opinion
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Do you prefer watching happy movies or serious movies about real life?
Personal
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How does the internet change the way we see news today?
Compare
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What is your favorite book or movie about history?
Personal