U.S. and Iran Agree to Pause Military Strikes
The United States and Iran agreed to stop their attacks on Sunday. The two countries signed an agreement on June 17, but attacks started again last week. Recently, multiple strikes hit targets in Iran, Bahrain, and Kuwait. One Qatari citizen died on a boat. Now, negotiators will meet in Doha on Tuesday to discuss peace.
The United States and Iran agreed to stop their attacks. They made this decision on Sunday to stop fighting. Axios, CNN, and ABC News reported the new agreement first. They got the information from a senior U.S. official. But Iranian officials did not confirm the agreement yet.
The two countries started a war on February 28. They signed a Memorandum of Understanding on June 17. Under this agreement, Iran promised to keep ships safe. Commercial vessels, or business ships, use the Strait of Hormuz.
But a cargo ship suffered an attack on Thursday. The attack happened off the coast of Oman. The United States blamed Iran for the strike. On Friday, the American military attacked targets inside Iran.
On Saturday, Iran launched retaliatory attacks against American allies. Then, the U.S. military conducted more strikes in Iran.
On Sunday, Bahrain and Kuwait reported new Iranian attacks. Kuwaiti soldiers intercepted two ballistic missiles in their airspace. In Bahrain, one strike damaged a residential building. This damaged building was near an international airport.
Iran's Foreign Ministry blamed the United States on Sunday. The state-run Press TV shared their official statement. The ministry called the United States a promise breaker.
The recent attacks killed one Qatari citizen on a boat. Shrapnel, or metal pieces, hit the boat on Saturday. The metal pieces also injured an Arab resident. This injured resident is in stable condition now. A rescue team found the boat on Sunday.
On Tuesday, negotiators will meet for talks in Doha. They want to end this war very soon. The new agreement will stop the dangerous strikes.
Take a position. Out loud, if you can.
Four ways to start. Pick one and try saying it before you scroll on.
Tip · Record yourself, use in a notebook, or practice with a language partner.
On what date did the two countries sign the Memorandum of Understanding?
Past Simple Tense
We use the past simple to talk about completed actions in the past. Regular verbs end in -ed, like 'agreed' and 'started'.
“The United States and Iran agreed to stop their attacks.”
What to know · A2
Try saying this aloud
Scenario: Discussing past actions and future plans with a colleague.
- 01“They agreed to the plan.”
- 02“We will meet next week.”
- 03“I started the project yesterday.”
Register tip · informal
🔑Key Phrases
This describes the main action taken by both sides on Sunday.
The two leaders agreed to stop their attacks.
This refers to the obligation Iran accepted under the June 17 agreement.
The coast guard works to keep ships safe.
This refers to the planned meeting between the two sides in Qatar.
They will meet for talks tomorrow.
🎙️ Article Audio — Kokoro TTS
U.S. and Iran Agree to Pause Military Strikes
💬Discussion Questions
Open-ended questions to talk or write about — alone, with a partner, or in class.
- 1
Why do countries sometimes break their agreements?
Opinion - 2
Should countries help their allies during a war?
Evaluate - 3
How does regional conflict affect other countries in the world?
Compare - 4
What is the best way to prevent attacks on commercial ships?
Opinion - 5
Do you think the talks in Doha will successfully end the war?
Predict - 6
How would you feel if you lived near an international airport during a conflict?
Personal - 7
Why is it important to have news websites report on agreements quickly?
Evaluate - 8
How can regular citizens promote peace in their daily lives?
Opinion
Adapted from UPI World · Read the original. LectoPress rewrites the facts as original graded-reader text for language learners.
Get stories at your level, every day
A2 · EN · delivered to your inbox · unsubscribe any time
Customize language, level & topics → full preferences
