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Iran retaliation: Commercial area of Dubai hit with attacks
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妮娜 posted on 2026/03/02Ever wondered what happens when tensions rise in the Middle East? This video dives into the recent Iranian retaliation, including a strike in Dubai, and how regional air defenses responded. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to international affairs and defense, perfect for understanding complex news reports!
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US /ˌsɪtʃuˈeʃən/
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UK /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place, position or area that something is in
- An unexpected problem or difficulty
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US /ˈpænɪk/
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UK /'pænɪk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel sudden anxiety and fear and cannot think
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US /ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃɚ/
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UK /'ɪnfrəstrʌktʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
- The underlying framework or system of an organization.
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US /ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd/
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UK /ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd/
- Adjective
- Not having happened before, or to such a degree
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