Fridge Attacks Lead to a Diplomatic Dispute
France’s accusation and Iran’s denial are different positions.
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In this lesson: Connect the accusation with the summons and separate plans from completed measures.
Grammar in this story: Sequence with after
after blaming
After places France’s accusation before the summons. It reports the sequence without independently proving the accusation.
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Explain the sequence and the status of sanctions.
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France blamed Iran’s Revolutionary Guards for the October attacks and then summoned Iran’s ambassador. Iran denied the accusation. France intended to push for sanctions, but the text does not establish that they were imposed.
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