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US and UK strike Houthis

The US and UK have launched airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen.

ویدیو را تماشا کنید و تمرین را کامل کنید

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The story  

The US and UK have launched more airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen.

The Houthis have been attacking ships they say are linked to Israel and the West as they travel though the Red Sea trade route.

The US and UK said they were trying to protect the "free flow of commerce".

Key words and phrases

fresh
another way of saying new

• I gained a fresh understanding of the topic after attending the workshop.
• The director uses fresh techniques that differ from traditional methods.

deal a blow
cause harm, literally or metaphorically

• The betrayal in trust dealt a blow to the relationship.
• Her boss dealt a significant blow by not giving her the promotion.

send a clear message
communicate something in a way that is easy to understand

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• High voter turnout sent a clear message that the community is engaged.

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