A2 English News | Iran War Keeps Oil Above $105

Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.

In this episode: Netanyahu says Israel and the United States still have work to do regarding Iran. Russia's foreign minister visits Tehran, while attacks near the Strait of Hormuz keep oil prices. Also: El Niño is changing weather around the world. Indonesia faces its worst wildfire season since 2015, while droughts, floods, heatwaves, and strong hurricanes affect other countries.

Today’s English focus: a / the = articles for one non-specific thing and some country names. Vocabulary: haze (smoke, dust, or small drops of water in the air that make it hard to see), expose (to put someone in contact with something harmful), illness (a health problem that makes someone unwell).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-20

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