The story
Israel launched an attack on Iran last Friday, targeting nuclear and military facilities.
The strikes killed several senior Iranian military commanders and Iranian nuclear scientists.
Iran retaliated with missile attacks targeting Israel.
Iran’s health ministry said at least 224 people have been killed in the Israeli strikes, while Israel says Iranian attacks have killed 24 people.
News headlines
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Key words and phrases
barrage
a large amount of something that all comes at once
- The TV show received a barrage of complaints after the presenter made an offensive comment.
zero in on
focus all your attention on something
- The government has said they will zero in on youth unemployment this year – it’s their main focus.
to do with (something)
about or connected to
- I’m sneezing a lot lately. I think it has something to do with the dust.