Problems Between the US and Iran

Apr 29, 2026, 12:15
AsiaInternational

Introduction

The US and Iran do not agree on a new nuclear deal. At the same time, the Iranian government is very strict with its own people.

Main Body

The US and Iran want different things. Iran wants to stop fighting first. The US says no. President Trump says Iran cannot have nuclear weapons. The US also stops Iran from using banks and selling oil. Now, Iranian money has very little value. Iran is also hurting its own people. The UN says Iran killed 21 people and put 4,000 people in prison. The government says these people are spies, but this is often not true. Prisons in Iran are very bad. Some prisoners died. The government also turned off the internet for 61 days. This makes life very hard for the people.

Conclusion

The US and Iran are still fighting with money and rules. The Iranian government uses prisons and death to keep control.

Learning

⚡ The Power of 'Stop'

In this text, we see the word stop used in two different ways. This is a great pattern for A2 students to learn because it changes the meaning of the sentence based on what follows.

1. Stop + [Action] When you want an activity to end.

  • Example: "Iran wants to stop fighting first."
  • Pattern: Stop →\rightarrow Verb(+ing)

2. Stop + [Someone] + from [Action] When you prevent another person from doing something.

  • Example: "The US also stops Iran from using banks."
  • Pattern: Stop →\rightarrow Person →\rightarrow from →\rightarrow Verb(+ing)

💡 Vocabulary Tip: Money Words

Notice how the text describes money. Instead of complex economics, it uses simple A2 adjectives:

  • Little value →\rightarrow Not worth much money.
  • Hard life →\rightarrow Difficult to survive/live.

🛠️ Sentence Build: "Very"

To reach A2, you must use modifiers to show intensity. The article uses "very" to make a point stronger:

  • Strict →\rightarrow Very strict
  • Bad →\rightarrow Very bad
  • Hard →\rightarrow Very hard

Vocabulary Learning

deal (n.)
agreement / an arrangement between parties合約；協議
Example:They reached a deal to share the profits.
government (n.)
ruling body / the group that makes laws政府
Example:The government announced new policies.
people (n.)
humans / human beings人們
Example:People gather in the square.
stop (v.)
end / to cease停止
Example:Please stop talking during the lecture.
fight (v.)
battle / a violent struggle戰鬥
Example:They will fight for their rights.
say (v.)
speak / to utter words說
Example:He says he will come tomorrow.
cannot (modal)
cannot / not able to不能
Example:You cannot ignore this warning.
have (v.)
possess / to own具備
Example:I have a book on the table.
money (n.)
cash / currency錢
Example:She saved money for a trip.
value (n.)
worth / the importance價值
Example:The value of the painting is high.
prison (n.)
jail / a place where criminals are kept監獄
Example:The prisoner was released after serving time.
bad (adj.)
poor / of low quality壞的
Example:The food tasted bad.
hard (adj.)
difficult / requiring effort困難的
Example:The exam was hard to pass.
rules (n.)
regulations / laws that govern規則
Example:The rules must be followed.
control (v.)
manage / to direct or influence控制
Example:He will control the project.