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Jun 22
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Trump Must Drop the Bomb on Iran đŸ‡źđŸ‡·

BRENT
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In this English lesson, we explore the latest conflict between Iran and the United States, where President Trump is considering using a powerful bunker buster bomb.You’ll learn 25 key vocabulary words and phrases through real news examples and everyday situations to help improve your English fast.✅ Do you want to be my student? https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use Code 10OFF for 10% off a class💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join🚀 Even more English. My other channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanEnglishBrent2TrumpMust Drop the Bomb on IranFordow : A secret, underground uranium enrichment site in Iran.: Israel wants the U.S. to help destroy Fordow with a powerful bunker‑buster bomb. : Some companies keep important data in a secure server room, like Fordow is for uranium.Concealed : Hidden so no one can see it.: Iran’s Fordow facility is deeply concealed inside a mountain. : She concealed the gift behind her back before surprising her friend.Conventional Capabilities : Regular, non‑nuclear weapons and tools a military has.: Israel lacks the conventional capabilities to destroy Fordow alone. : Many homes have conventional capabilities like cooking and cleaning tools.Take Out : To destroy something completely.: The U.S. may take out Fordow using a bunker‑buster bomb. : He took out the old shed in his backyard to build a new one.Bunker : A strong underground shelter built to be safe.: Fordow acts like a bunker for Iran’s centrifuges, deep underground. : During the storm, the family took shelter in their backyard bunker.Bunker Buster : A bomb made to go deep into the ground an explode.: The GBU‑57 is a bunker‑buster designed to drill into deep rock. : She used an ice‑buster tool to chip the ice off her driveway.Arsenal : A collection of weapons or tools someone has.: The U.S. has a bigger arsenal of bunker‑buster bombs than Israel. : A chef’s kitchen arsenal includes knives, spoons, and mixers.Drilling : Making a hole deep into the ground.: Iran’s underground facilities involved extensive drilling to hide them. : They’re drilling a well in their backyard to get water.Stealth : How something stays hidden or undetected.: A B‑2 stealth bomber would carry the giant bunker‑buster to Fordow. : She wore dark clothes to move through the house in stealth so she wouldn’t wake anyone.Configured : Set up or arranged in a specific way.: The bomb must be configured precisely to drill down into Iran’s defenses. : He configured his phone to go into sleep mode every night at 9:00 pm.Intelligence : Secret information collected by a government to help make decisions.: U.S. intelligence says hitting Fordow is critical to stopping Iran’s nuclear potential. : People gather intelligence on real estate prices before buying a house.Inching : Moving very slowly, little by little.: The U.S. is inching toward a decision to use bunker‑buster bombs. : He inched closer to the edge of the pool before jumping in.Legitimate : Legal or acceptable under rules.: The U.S. wants to ensure any strike is legitimate under international law. : To buy alcohol, you need a legitimate ID like a driver’s license.Credibility : The trust people have in someone or something.: The U.S. fears an attack without credibility could damage global trust.: Her credibility at work grew when she consistently met her deadlines.

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