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.
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Must Drop the Bomb on Iran
Fordow

: 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.

Stick Your Neck Out

: To take a risk by supporting something others might not.

: Some Republicans are unwilling to stick their necks out to support a strike.

: He stuck his neck out by taking a risk and introducing a new project at the meeting.

IAEA

: The International Atomic Energy Agency—checks that nuclear energy is peaceful.

: The IAEA said Fordow was undamaged after the initial Israeli strike.

: Many energy experts trust the IAEA to report accurate nuclear safety info.

The Big Picture

: The overall situation, not just small details.

: U.S. leaders say they have to think about the big picture before striking.

: When choosing a career, it’s important to see the big picture of long‑term goals.

Long Time Coming

: Something finally happening after waiting a long time.

: Some argue a U.S. strike on Fordow is a long time coming.

: Her graduation was a long time coming after years of hard work.

Trigger (verb)

: To cause something to start suddenly.

: A bunker‑buster strike could trigger a wider regional war.

: The loud alarm triggers her to wake up immediately in the morning.

Benefit of the Doubt

: Choosing to trust someone even if unsure.

: Trump gave Iran the benefit of the doubt about peaceful nuclear intentions.

: He gave his friend the benefit of the doubt when she said she’d be late.

Inventory

: A list or stock of items someone has.