NOTE TO STUDENTS: Before answering the questions, read the "Background" and watch the videos under “Resources” below.

1. What announcement did Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi make on Friday?

2. a) What actions did Iranian forces take on Saturday in the strait?
b) What official declaration did Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and military command make?

3. What actions is the U.S. preparing to take in response to Iran backtracking/violating their vow to completely open the strait?

4. What is the aim of the latest U.S. announcement in response to Iran's flip flop on opening the strait?

CHALLENGE: Latest news from Sunday: the U.S. Navy did warn and then board an Iranian ship. Read/watch one of the following April 17 commentaries by historian Victor Davis Hanson:

• "How Trump Outsmarted Iran While Critics Rooted Against America and the Media Melted Down"
• "Trump’s Weeklong Strategy to Bleed Iran Dry"

a) The purpose of an editorial/commentary is to explain, persuade, warn, criticize, answer, entertain, praise or inspire . What do you think is the purpose of this editorial? Explain your answer.
Opinion question. Answers vary.

b) Do you agree with Mr. Hanson? Explain your answer.
Opinion question. Answers vary.