Iran Closes Important Water Path Again

Introduction

Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz again. This is a very important water path for oil. The US is blocking Iranian ports. Iran closed the path because of this.

Main Body

Iran opened the water path on Friday. But they closed it again on Saturday. Iran says their army will control the water. They warn other ships to stay away. President Trump says the US will keep blocking Iranian ports. He wants a deal about Iran's nuclear program. Iran says the US is acting like pirates. Pakistan is trying to help the two countries talk. Some leaders in Europe want to send ships to protect the path, but Trump said no. Some Iranian boats shot at ships from India. Now, oil prices are going up. The US is letting some people buy Russian oil to keep prices low. In Lebanon, there is a short peace, but Israel still wants to fight Hezbollah.

Conclusion

The US and Iran have a deadline on Wednesday. They still disagree about the blockade and nuclear weapons. Pakistan is trying to help them talk.

Vocabulary Learning

blocking
To stop something from moving through.封鎖 / 阻擋
Example:The US is blocking Iranian ports.
deadline
A date or time when something must be finished.截止日期
Example:The US and Iran have a deadline on Wednesday.
disagree
To have a different opinion.不同意 / 分歧
Example:The US and Iran disagree about the blockade.
letting
To allow someone to do something.允許
Example:The US is letting some people buy Russian oil.
path
A way or route to go from one place to another.路徑 / 通道
Example:The Strait of Hormuz is an important water path for oil.