This high school resource explores global conflict, U.S.-Iran relations, and the risks of escalation, helping students analyze geopolitics, diplomacy, and international decision-making. Includes:• 20 discussion and comprehension questions • Analytical essay prompt • Structured essay with paragraph guidance and sentence starters • Classroom debate activity • Critical thinking discussion questions Grades: 8–12 Subjects: Social Studies, Government, Political Science, Global Studies, Geography, ELA