2025-06-25 Israel-Iran ceasefire – Learning English from the News

The story

A ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Iran is in place.

US President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire after over a week of missile attacks between Israel and Iran. The US also launched air strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities over the weekend.

At first, strikes continued between Israel and Iran after the ceasefire was announced, but now the agreement appears to be holding.

News headlines

How the Iran-Israel ceasefire is meant to play out
Al Jazeera

Trump lashes out at Israel and Iran as fragile truce is tested
New York Times

If Iran and Israel do stop firing, Trump’s high-risk strikes may pay off
BBC News

Key words and phrases

play out
happen or develop

  • I’m not feeling that well, so I’ll see how things play out before making any plans this weekend.

lash out
attack suddenly and violently, often through words

  • He lashed out at his boss when he didn’t get the promotion. It wasn’t very professional.

pay off
end in success, be worthwhile

  • My mum wasn’t sure about moving to the countryside. But the decision has paid off. She loves it!

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