Iran war: 10 frequently used words and their meanings
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Iran war: 10 frequently used words and their meanings

Al Jazeera·3h ago·Fear

What Happened

Nearly two months into the US-Israel conflict with Iran, thousands have died and energy flows disrupted. The Strait of Hormuz, controlling twenty percent of global oil supplies, faces repeated closure threats. Ten key terms dominating war headlines carry historical, religious, and political significance, including Hormuz, whose name possibly derives from Persian Zoroastrian deity Ahura Mazda or local geographic origins.

Key Entities

IranUnited StatesIsraelStrait of HormuzAhura MazdaZoroastrianism

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