��� Learn English With the News: Iran & Possible Regime Change!
In this lesson, we break down simple English words and phrases you need to understand the headlines about the U.S., Iran, and regime change.

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From “former soldier” to “overthrow” — improve your vocabulary while staying informed about world events. Perfect for English learners who want to talk about global politics with confidence!

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Iranian Soldier

1.
Former
: someone who had a job or role in the past
: A former Iranian soldier said the U.S. bombing was the right move.
: My former boss moved to California last year.

2.
Perspective
: the way someone sees or thinks about something
: From his perspective, the Iranian government is dangerous and needs to be stopped.
: Try to understand her perspective before you argue.

3.
Exclusive
: only given to one person, group, or place
: The soldier gave an exclusive interview to a U.S. news channel.
: This club is very exclusive — not everyone can join.

4.
Intercepted
: stopped or caught something before it reached its target
: The U.S. intercepted messages showing Iran planned more attacks.
: He intercepted the package before it got delivered to the wrong address.

5.
Casualties
: people who are hurt or killed in war or an accident
: The bombing caused few casualties, according to reports.
: The storm caused several casualties across the region.

6.
Mercy
: kindness shown to someone you could hurt or punish
: The former soldier said the U.S. showed no mercy to the nuclear sites.
: The teacher showed mercy and didn’t give us extra homework.

7.
End Up
: to finally be in a place or situation
: He believes Iran will end up with a new government soon.
: We ended up eating pizza because the restaurant was full.

8.
Lieutenant
: a military officer with a middle rank
: He used to be a lieutenant in the Iranian army.
: His brother is a lieutenant in the police department.

9.
Eliminate
: to remove or destroy something completely
: The U.S. wants to eliminate Iran’s nuclear weapons.
: I need to eliminate sugar from my diet.

10.
Mullahs
: Muslim religious leaders in Iran
: He says the mullahs are controlling the people with fear.
: In Iran, many mullahs have strong political power.

11.
Used To Be
: was true in the past but is not now
: He used to be loyal to the Iranian military, but not anymore.
: I used to be a big fan of that TV show.

12.
Headed For
: going toward something
: He says Iran is headed for a major change in government.
: We’re headed for the beach this weekend.

13.
Anti-War
: against war or violence
: Some protesters in the U.S. held anti-war signs after the bombing.
: My uncle has always been anti-war, even during conflicts.

14.
Opposed
: against something or not agreeing with it
: He is not opposed to foreign help if it means regime change.
: I’m opposed to raising the price of school lunch.

15.
Optimistic
: thinking good things will happen
: He feels optimistic that the people of Iran will rise up.
: I’m optimistic that we’ll finish the project on time.

16.
Protesters
: people who speak out or march against something
: Protesters filled the streets after the airstrikes.
: The protesters were asking for fair housing laws.

17.
Regime Change
: when one government is replaced by another
: He believes regime change is the only way to help Iran.
: The war led to regime change in that country.

18.
Overthrow
: to remove a leader or government by force
: He thinks the people will soon overthrow the mullahs.
: The army tried to overthrow the president last year.

19.
Put Out The Red Carpet
: to give someone special treatment
: Some say the U.S. will put out the red carpet for a new Iranian leader.
: They put out the red carpet for the celebrity at the party.

20.
The Shah
: the former king of Iran before 1979
: He said life was better under the Shah than under the mullahs.
: Many older Iranians remember the Shah’s time before the revolution.

21.
National Guard
: a part-time U.S. military group that helps in emergencies
: The National Guard is ready if tensions rise further.
: My cousin joined the National Guard last year.

22.
Marines
: soldiers trained to fight on land and sea, part of the U.S. military
: Some say the U.S. Marines may be sent if Iran retaliates.
: Her father was a Marine for over 20 years.

23.
Interaction
: the way people talk or act with each other
: His interaction with U.S. soldiers changed his opinion about America.
: Good interaction with customers is important in any job.