Today, NewsForKids.net looks at the war in Iran and Cuba's oil shortage. The US and Israel's war on Iran has now been going on for more than a month. There are signs that the war is growing. And Cuba, which has nearly run out of oil, is expecting a delivery from a large Russian oil tanker.
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As the US and Israel’s war on Iran enters its fourth week, there is no end in sight. Iran is greatly overpowered. But the Strait of Hormuz, which is important for shipping oil, is still under Iran's control. There have been increased threats from both sides, and it's unclear whether peace talks are being held.
As the US and Israel's war on Iran enters its third week, there is no clear path out of the conflict. The attackers have used their great military strength to try to overpower Iran. But Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz and the nuclear material it holds are making it hard for the attackers to claim victory.
Ten days after the US and Israel attacked Iran, the conflict has grown and spread. Hundreds of people have died, and the bombing is as heavy as ever. Nations from Europe to Asia have found themselves caught up in the conflict.
On Saturday, the US and Israel attacked Iran, killing Iran's leader. The US says it wants to completely change Iran's government. Iran has responded by attacking US military bases across the Middle East. There are serious concerns that the war could spread.
Early Saturday morning, under the orders of President Donald Trump, US soldiers attacked Venezuela. The soldiers captured Venezuela president, Nicolás Maduro. He has been brought back to the United States to stand trial.
Despite criticism, Israel is planning to increase its military action in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he plans for Israel to take complete control of the area. The threats come as the number of Palestinian deaths from hunger and violence are increasing.
In March, Israel broke its ceasefire with Hamas and restarted its war in Gaza. Israel's attacks and efforts to cut off food and other supplies have left hundreds of thousands of Palestinian people in Gaza struggling to survive.
On Friday, US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House. The meeting, which was meant to be a step toward peace in Ukraine, turned into a shouting match. The publicly rude treatment of an ally has shocked people around the world.
Yesterday marked three long, hard years since Russia invaded Ukraine. It has been an incredibly difficult time for the country. Both Ukraine and Russia have suffered greatly. Neither side is in a position to win. But now, under President Donald Trump, US support for Ukraine seems to be fading.
President Donald Trump has shocked many by appearing to back away from the strong support the US and its allies have given Ukraine since it was attacked by Russia in 2022. Instead, Mr. Trump now seems to be interested in working with Russia, and its president, Vladimir Putin.