# B1 English News | Can the Strait of Hormuz Stay Open?

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Podcast: [Learn English B1+ | Today's News, Slowed for Intermediate Learners](https://stenobird.com/podcast/learn-english-b1-with-daily-news-english-listening-practice-7757944)
Published: 2026-09-14T01:16:49+00:00
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## Resource

Learn English through today’s real news. Natural-pace English at B1, with a full transcript. In this episode: An Iranian vessel is hit near the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh fears for shipping and oil traffic. Also: Brics leaders meet in Delhi, but they still disagree on what a new world order should be. Today’s English focus: said early Sunday, reported that happened early on Sunday = reported that happened early on Sunday. Vocabulary: strait (a narrow strip of sea between two larger areas of water), route (the way a ship, car, or plane travels), pressure (a strong force; stress in a difficult situation). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-09-14 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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