In this English lesson, you’ll learn 25 powerful vocabulary words from breaking news about the United States bombing Iran’s underground nuclear sites. We’ll explain each word with a simple and two example sentences—one from the news story and one from everyday life—to help you understand and use them with confidence.

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1.
Extraordinary
: Very unusual or special
The U.S. took extraordinary steps by using powerful bombs on Iran.

Winning the school lottery was an extraordinary moment for her.

2.
All Eyes Were On
: Everyone was watching something :
All eyes were on the sky as B-2 bombers flew toward Iran.

All eyes were on him when he walked into class late.

3.
B-2 Bombers
: U.S. military airplanes that fly quietly and carry bombs
The U.S. used B-2 bombers to hit Iran’s nuclear site.

I saw a toy model of a B-2 Bomber at the museum.

4.
Ordinance Penetrators
: Bombs that can break through strong walls
The U.S. used ordinance penetrators to destroy underground targets in Iran.

A jackhammer works like an Ordinance Penetrator on concrete sidewalks.

5.
Massive
: Very large or heavy :
The bombs dropped were massive and shook the ground.

They moved a massive couch into the living room.

6.
Obliterated
: Completely destroyed
The military obliterated Iran’s underground nuclear site.

The storm obliterated the old fence in our backyard.

7.
My Sources
: People or information I trust
My sources say the attack was planned for weeks.

My sources told me the test will be next Friday.

8.
Ventilation
: A way for fresh air to move into a space
The bomb blocked the tunnel’s ventilation system.

I opened the window for better ventilation while cooking.

9.
Shafts
: Narrow, deep openings or tunnels
The missiles collapsed the underground shafts.

The elevator goes down a deep shaft in the building.

10.
MOP Bombs
: Very big bombs that break into deep bunkers
MOP Bombs were used to reach hidden areas in Iran.

We watched a video about how MOP Bombs work in science class.

11.
Whiteman Air Force Base
: A U.S. base where B-2 bombers are kept in Missouri :
The jets flew from Whiteman Air Force Base to Iran.

My cousin works at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri.

12.
Refueled
: Got more fuel
The bombers were refueled in midair during the mission.

We had to refuel the car on the way to Boston.

13.
Soil
: The dirt on the ground
The bomb left a deep hole in the soil.

I planted flowers in the soft soil outside.

14.
Exposed
: Left open or not covered
The explosion exposed Iran’s secret tunnels.

My arms were exposed to the sun, and I got sunburn.

15.
Radius
: The distance from the center to the edge
The radius of the blast was about 5 miles.

We searched for restaurants within a 2-mile radius.

16.
Fortified
: Made strong and protected :
Iran’s nuclear site was heavily fortified.

The school was fortified with metal doors and security cameras.

17.
Tomahawk Missiles
: Long-range missiles that fly fast and low
The U.S. launched tomahawk missiles from submarines.

We watched a video about Tomahawk Missiles in history class.

18.
Submarine
: A ship that travels under the water :
A submarine helped launch the attack on Iran.

My brother built a toy Submarine in science class.

19.
Ohio-Class
: A type of very large U.S. submarine
An Ohio-class submarine was used in the bombing mission.

The navy showed a photo of an Ohio-Class vessel.

20.
Converted
: Changed from one thing to another
The submarine was converted to carry missiles.

We converted the garage into a playroom.

21.
USS Georgia
: The name of a U.S. submarine
The USS Georgia launched missiles during the attack.

I read about the USS Georgia in a Navy brochure.

22.
USS Florida
: Another U.S. submarine
The USS Florida helped destroy Iran’s nuclear targets.

We saw pictures of the USS Florida in class.

23.
Centrifuges
: Machines that spin fast to separate materials
The bombs destroyed the centrifuges used for nuclear fuel.

In science, a Centrifuge separated water and oil.

24.
Tunnel
: A long underground path or hole :
Iran used a secret tunnel to hide nuclear work.

We walked through a short tunnel under the road.

25.
Assessment
: A judgment or test to understand something :
The military gave an Assessment after the bombing.

We took an English assessment to see our progress.