# B1 French News | US Strikes Iran Again as Tensions Rise

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Podcast: [Learn French B1+ | Today's News, Slowed for Intermediate Learners](https://stenobird.com/podcast/learn-french-b1-with-news-french-listening-practice-7793132)
Published: 2026-07-21T04:24:54+00:00
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Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Hamas chooses Khalil al-Hayya as its new leader, signaling continuity, internal divisions, and a tougher line after years of war. Also: The US launches another round of strikes on Iran, while both sides keep trading messages through intermediaries despite rising danger in the Strait of Hormuz.Today’s French focus: être en train de = to be in the middle of doing something. Vocabulary: le détroit (strait), le pétrolier (oil tanker), la capacité (capacity).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-07-21 Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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