Iran war spreads across the Middle East

Mar. 09, 2026

Q: During the week after the United States and Israel began bombing Iran, the warfare spread to several other countries across the Middle East region. Where is Iran?

Circle the area on this map

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Q: After its first bombs killed Iran’s supreme leader and other top officials, Israel was struck by retaliatory missiles and drones launched from Iran, and which other Mideast nation?

A. Bahrain

B. Jordan

C. Lebanon

D. Oman

Q: Most of the Middle East nations targeted by Iran have U.S. forces or military bases. Which neighbor hit by Iranian drones has no U.S. troops or bases?

A. Azerbaijan

B. Bahrain

C. Kuwait

D. Oman

Q: Iran has targeted oil tankers and said it would destroy any ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow entrance to the Persian Gulf. How much of the world’s oil passes through the Strait?

A. 10%

B. 20%

C. 30%

D. 40%

Q: President Donald Trump on Friday demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender.” Iran’s president replied that the demand was a “dream” Iran’s enemies would take “to their graves.” What other U.S. president demanded the unconditional surrender of an enemy?

A. George Washington

B. Abraham Lincoln

C. Theodore Roosevelt

D. Franklin Roosevelt

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