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Why did US and Israel attack Iran? | BBC News
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Richard VT posted on 2026/03/02Ever wondered about the tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran? This BBC News explainer dives deep into the conflict, covering everything from ballistic missiles to proxy militias. You'll boost your vocabulary with advanced terms and gain a richer understanding of complex international relations!
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controversial
US /ˌkɑntrəˈvɚʃəl, -siəl/
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UK /ˌkɔntrəˈvə:ʃəl/
- Adjective
- Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
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US /ˈprɑɡˌrɛs, -rəs, ˈproˌɡrɛs/
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UK /'prəʊɡres/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward or toward a place or goal
- To make progress; develop or improve.
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of moving forward
- The process of improving or developing something over a period of time.
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US /əˈtɛmpt/
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UK /ə'tempt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try to do something challenging or difficult
- Noun
- Effort made to try to do or accomplish something
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