Countries Try to Stop a Big War

Introduction

Many countries are fighting. The United States, Iran, Israel, and Lebanon are in a conflict. Leaders from Pakistan and China want to help. They want to stop the war.

Main Body

A leader from Pakistan is in Tehran. He wants the US and Iran to talk. They talk about three things: nuclear power, the sea path called the Strait of Hormuz, and money for war damage. The US and Iran do not agree on everything, but they are still talking. At the same time, Israel and Lebanon are in a conflict. President Trump says the leaders of these two countries will talk. This is a big event because they have not talked for 34 years. But the Lebanese government says they do not know about this meeting. In Lebanon, the fighting is still happening. This war hurts the world economy. The Strait of Hormuz is closed. This path is very important for oil. Now, gas prices in the US are very high. The US Navy is stopping all ships from Iran. China says all ships must be able to travel freely. Europe is worried about a shortage of fuel for planes.

Conclusion

The situation is still dangerous. Some leaders want peace, but fighting continues. The world is waiting to see if the talks in Tehran will work.

Vocabulary Learning

agree
To have the same opinion as someone else同意
Example:The US and Iran do not agree on the plan.
conflict
A fight or a strong disagreement衝突
Example:The two countries are in a conflict over land.
economy
The system of how money and goods are produced and sold經濟
Example:The world economy is hurt by the war.
shortage
When there is not enough of something短缺
Example:Europe is worried about a shortage of fuel.
war
A big fight between countries with weapons戰爭
Example:The leaders want to stop the war and find peace.