1.  Define the following words as used in the article:
deployment (from para. 1)
strategic (from para. 1)
transits (from para. 7)
compliance (from para. 7)
sanctions (from para. 15 and 17)
embargo (from para. 18)

2.  a) For what reason has the U.S., the UN, and potentially the European Union, imposed various sanctions on Iran?
b)  What will/might the latest sanctions do to Iran?

3.  What/where is the Strait of Hormuz?

4.  Iranian officials have said the 10-day Iranian naval exercise was aimed to show that Iran is able to close the Strait of Hormuz, which it threatened to do if the U.S. enacts the newly passed sanctions against Iran.  What warning did Iran's army chief make on Tuesday?

5.  How did the U.S. respond to the Iranian threat?  Be specific.

6.  U.S. and world sanctions imposed on Iran's nuclear weapons program have thus far been ineffective.  Read the information under "Background" below the questions.  Watch the video under "Resources."
a)  Do you think U.S. policy on Iran is too tough, not strong enough, or exactly what we should be doing?  Explain your answer.
b)  Ask a parent the same question.