Lesson
Civilian Casualties in Iran's Ongoing Conflict
The article highlights the tragic stories of civilians affected by the recent US and Israeli airstrikes in Iran, including a pharmacist and a young girl. Their experiences illustrate the alarming human cost of war.
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48 words · ~1 min readThe article discusses the impact of the US and Israeli airstrikes on civilians in Iran. Parastesh Dahaghin, a pharmacist, was killed while working to help others. Eilmah Bilki, a 3-year-old girl, died from injuries sustained during the attacks. These stories reflect the increasing civilian toll of the conflict.
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Test your understanding
1. What profession did Parastesh Dahaghin have?
2. How old was Eilmah Bilki when she died?
3. What did Berivan Molani do for a living?
4. What caused the deaths of many civilians in the article?
Discussion
How do you think wars impact civilian lives and communities?
Vocabulary
casualty
a person killed or injured in a war or accident
"The war resulted in many casualties, including civilians."
airstrike
an attack by military aircraft dropping bombs
"The airstrike hit several buildings in the city."
pharmacist
a person who prepares and sells medicines
"The pharmacist helped many people by providing their medications."
civilian
a person who is not a member of the military
"Many civilians were affected by the conflict."
internet blackout
a situation where internet access is completely cut off
"During the internet blackout, people struggled to communicate."