Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz – level 1
20-02-2026 07:00
Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz for army training. Many oil ships use this waterway.
Iran and the United States are talking about Iran’s nuclear program in Geneva. During the training, Iran fires rockets. The US sends more ships to the area. Both countries say that talks are happening. But they do not agree on everything.
The US says that Iran cannot have nuclear bombs. Iran says that it wants fair talks. Iran does not like the US’s way of talking. The situation is difficult. Other countries are watching it. More talks will happen.
Difficult words: waterway (a river, sea, or channel where ships travel), nuclear (about energy of atoms), agree (to say yes).
You can watch the original video in the Level 3 section.
What action by Iran led the United States to send additional ships to the area?
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