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English A2 | English Listening Practice | US Radar Jet Found Heavily Damaged at Saudi Base

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The episode begins by introducing two stories: a damaged US radar jet in Saudi Arabia and a fugitive shot by Australian police. It focuses on the jet incident, with host Daniel asking defense correspondent Sarah for details. Sarah explains that a US E3 Sentry radar jet was badly damaged at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. Photos show the plane is split in two. The attack happened after an incident involving an American aircraft carrier. The plane was hit by an Iranian drone on the base. Twelve US personnel were wounded seriously. The new details today include the release of verified photos showing the damage. It is now known the attack happened recently. The drone was a Shahed model linked to Iran's IRGC. The US Central Command has not yet commented publicly. The attack seems part of ongoing tensions between the US and Iran. Iran wants to show its power in the region. The base is important for US military operations in the Middle East. The episode uses slow speech and simple vocabulary for A2 learners. It encourages daily practice with transcripts and quizzes available online. The format is an interview between host and correspondent. The tone is educational and informative. It aims to help beginners improve listening skills while staying informed.

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