IRAN BOMBS ISRAEL 🇮🇷🇮🇱: 30 English Phrasal Verbs for IELTS and TOEFL
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In this English lesson, we explore the mounting tensions between Iran and Israel following the October 2024 bombing in Tel Aviv. We discuss key events, including the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Israel’s strong retaliatory actions. Learn important English vocabulary and phrasal verbs you might see on the IELTS or TOEFL, related to the conflict, such as ‘retaliatory cycle,’ ‘severe,’ and ‘demand attention,’ to help English language learners better understand the political and military dynamics between these two nations.

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Iran and Israel

1. Mounting tension : Increasing stress or strain between two groups or countries. : The mounting tension between Iran and Israel escalated after the bombing in October 2024.

2. Been on edge : Feeling nervous or anxious. : People in Tel Aviv have been on edge since the bombing, worried about more attacks.

3. Hezbollah : A militant group and political party based in Lebanon, often involved in conflicts with Israel. : Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in a strike by Israel, ramping up the conflict.

4. Hassan Nasrallah : The leader of Hezbollah, a group involved in fighting against Israel. : After Israel killed Hassan Nasrallah, Iran vowed to retaliate.

5. Triggered : Caused something to happen suddenly. : The heavy rains triggered flooding in Asheville, North Carolina.

6. Trigger : Part of a gun : He pulled the trigger on his shotgun and killed the bear.

7. Iran/Israel Relations : The political and military dealings between Iran and Israel, often hostile. : Iran/Israel relations have been very tense, especially after the recent bombing.

8. Tel Aviv : The second-largest city in Israel, often targeted in conflicts. : The bombing in October 2024 heavily damaged parts of Tel Aviv.

9. Arguably : Possibly true, but open to debate. : Hassan Nasrallah was arguably the most powerful leader within Hezbollah.

10. Benjamin Netanyahu : The Prime Minister of Israel, known for his strong position on defense. : After the bombing, Benjamin Netanyahu declared that “Iran will pay” for the attack.

11. “Iran will pay” : A statement that means that Iran will face tough times for its actions. : After the airstrike, Netanyahu warned Iran with the phrase, “Iran will pay.”

12. Severe : Very serious or harsh. : The damage to Tel Aviv was severe after the bombing, with many buildings destroyed.

13. Ferocious : Extremely intense or violent. : The ferocious response from Israel led to a lot of damage in Hezbollah’s bases.

14. Pouring in : Coming in large amounts or quickly. : After the bombing, international aid started pouring in to help the people of Tel Aviv.

15. Mossad : Israel’s national intelligence agency, known for its secret operations. : Mossad was reportedly involved in the operation that killed Hassan Nasrallah.

16. Knock out : To make something not work or destroy something completely. : Israel’s airstrikes knocked out several key military targets in Iran.

17. Made it through : Survived or was able to get past something difficult. : Despite the heavy bombing, many civilians in Tel Aviv made it through the attack without being hurt.

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