Senior officials from the United States and Iran are slated to convene in Switzerland for preliminary peace negotiations, with sessions scheduled to take place in Geneva. These talks represent a concerted effort to de-escalate tensions that have long characterized the bilateral relationship, which has been marked by decades of mutual suspicion and intermittent confrontation.
The primary focus of the discussions is expected to center on the escalating conflict in Lebanon. Iranian state media has indicated that both parties are seeking to explore viable pathways toward resolution. Although described as preliminary in nature, the talks constitute a notable development in regional diplomacy. The international community will be monitoring proceedings closely as they unfold.
Sources: nytimes.com / reuters.com
The words in bold are from the article.
| 1. slated | a. scheduled |
| 2. convene | b. observing |
| 3. preliminary | c. main |
| 4. concerted | d. mutual |
| 5. de-escalate | e. assemble |
| 6. bilateral | f. initial |
| 7. primary | g. intensifying |
| 8. escalating | h. reduce |
| 9. pathways | i. joint |
| 10. monitoring | j. approaches |
1.a 2.e 3.f 4.i 5.h 6.d 7.c 8.g 9.j 10.b