U.S. Bombs Iran! — These 25 English Terms Are Suddenly Everywhere!

American English With Brent

In this English lesson, you’ll learn 25 powerful vocabulary words from breaking news about the United States bombing Iran’s underground nuclear sites. We’ll explain each word with a simple and two example sentences—one from the news story and one from everyday life—to help you understand and use them with confidence.✅ Do you want to be my student? https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use Code 10OFF for 10% off a class💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join🚀 Even more English. My other channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanEnglishBrent21. Extraordinary: Very unusual or specialThe U.S. took extraordinary steps by using powerful bombs on Iran.Winning the school lottery was an extraordinary moment for her.2. All Eyes Were On: Everyone was watching something :All eyes were on the sky as B-2 bombers flew toward Iran.All eyes were on him when he walked into class late.3. B-2 Bombers: U.S. military airplanes that fly quietly and carry bombsThe U.S. used B-2 bombers to hit Iran’s nuclear site.I saw a toy model of a B-2 Bomber at the museum.4. Ordinance Penetrators: Bombs that can break through strong wallsThe U.S. used ordinance penetrators to destroy underground targets in Iran.A jackhammer works like an Ordinance Penetrator on concrete sidewalks.5. Massive: Very large or heavy :The bombs dropped were massive and shook the ground.They moved a massive couch into the living room.6. Obliterated: Completely destroyedThe military obliterated Iran’s underground nuclear site.The storm obliterated the old fence in our backyard.7. My Sources: People or information I trustMy sources say the attack was planned for weeks.My sources told me the test will be next Friday.8. Ventilation: A way for fresh air to move into a spaceThe bomb blocked the tunnel’s ventilation system.I opened the window for better ventilation while cooking.9. Shafts: Narrow, deep openings or tunnelsThe missiles collapsed the underground shafts.The elevator goes down a deep shaft in the building.10. MOP Bombs: Very big bombs that break into deep bunkersMOP Bombs were used to reach hidden areas in Iran.We watched a video about how MOP Bombs work in science class.11. Whiteman Air Force Base: A U.S. base where B-2 bombers are kept in Missouri :The jets flew from Whiteman Air Force Base to Iran.My cousin works at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri.12. Refueled: Got more fuelThe bombers were refueled in midair during the mission.We had to refuel the car on the way to Boston.13. Soil: The dirt on the groundThe bomb left a deep hole in the soil.I planted flowers in the soft soil outside.14. Exposed: Left open or not coveredThe explosion exposed Iran’s secret tunnels.My arms were exposed to the sun, and I got sunburn.15. Radius: The distance from the center to the edgeThe radius of the blast was about 5 miles.We searched for restaurants within a 2-mile radius.16. Fortified: Made strong and protected :Iran’s nuclear site was heavily fortified.The school was fortified with metal doors and security cameras.17. Tomahawk Missiles: Long-range missiles that fly fast and lowThe U.S. launched tomahawk missiles from submarines.We watched a video about Tomahawk Missiles in history class.18. Submarine: A ship that travels under the water :A submarine helped launch the attack on Iran.My brother built a toy Submarine in science class.19. Ohio-Class: A type of very large U.S. submarineAn Ohio-class submarine was used in the bombing mission.The navy showed a photo of an Ohio-Class vessel.20. Converted: Changed from one thing to anotherThe submarine was converted to carry missiles.We converted the garage into a playroom.