U.S. forces carried out retaliatory airstrikes against Iran for the second consecutive night. Officials said the strikes were a response to an attack on an oil tanker on Saturday. The attacks have raised serious concerns about escalating tensions in the region. Military sources confirmed the operations targeted specific Iranian facilities.
The violence comes amid fragile diplomatic efforts to prevent further conflict. Oil prices have shown signs of volatility in response to the escalating situation. International leaders are urging both sides to exercise restraint. The attack on the tanker has heightened concerns about the safety of commercial shipping through the Persian Gulf.
Sources: bbc.com / nytimes.com
The words in bold are from the article.
| 1. retaliatory | a. successive |
| 2. consecutive | b. intensified |
| 3. tanker | c. fluctuation |
| 4. escalating | d. revenge |
| 5. facilities | e. moderation |
| 6. fragile | f. trade |
| 7. volatility | g. installations |
| 8. restraint | h. increasing |
| 9. heightened | i. unstable |
| 10. commercial | j. oil vessel |
1.d 2.a 3.j 4.h 5.g 6.i 7.c 8.e 9.b 10.f