{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a29bd4132e30dceaf22a1db/6a5ef21276f8ee25bba0140a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"B1 English News | US Strikes Iran Again as Tensions Rise","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6a29bd4132e30dceaf22a1db/c7c3848d-ef86-46d9-8550-7a6ba3088185.jpg?height=200","description":"Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news.\n\nIn this episode: Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as its new overall leader after Yahya Sinwar was killed, and the episode explains why this change matters for the group's direction and peace talks. Also: The US carries out another round of strikes against Iran after American soldiers died, while Iran responds around the Strait of Hormuz and says diplomatic messages are still being.\n\nToday’s English focus: are being removed = are being taken away. Vocabulary: strike (attack), tanker (large ship carrying oil or other liquid cargo), crew (the people who work on a ship).\n\nLearn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-21","author_name":"LinguaWire"}