Trump Threatens Oman as US-Iran Deal Expires
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US President Donald Trump has made a threat against Oman.
He said the US could bomb Oman. This is if Oman 'gets in the way' of a deal with Iran.
The threat is about the Strait of Hormuz. This is a narrow sea route near Oman and Iran.
It is important for world oil trade.
An old agreement between the US and Iran has now ended.
This agreement was about stopping problems between the two countries.
At the same time, Jared Kushner met Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu.
Kushner is a close helper of Trump.
Netanyahu is the Prime Minister of Israel.
The meeting happened during a difficult time in the Middle East.
Many countries are worried about war in the area.
News channels are giving live updates about the situation.
Vocabulary5 words
- threat
- a warning that something bad will happen
- Strait of Hormuz
- a narrow sea path used to move oil
- oil
- a liquid used for fuel and energy
- Prime Minister
- the top leader of a government
- channels
- TV stations that show news
Quiz
Answer key
1. Oman 2. Bomb Oman 3. Netanyahu
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
US President Donald Trump has made a _____ against Oman.
He said the US could _____ Oman.
This is if Oman 'gets in the _____' of a deal with Iran.
The threat is about the Strait of _____.
This is a narrow sea route near Oman and _____.
It is important for world _____ trade.
An old _____ between the US and Iran has now ended.
At the same time, Jared Kushner met Israeli leader Benjamin _____.
Kushner is a close helper of _____.
The meeting happened during a difficult time in the Middle _____.