Iran has placed its missile defense systems on high alert amid growing fears of an imminent attack on its nuclear facilities, possibly from Israel or the United States. Military sources report heightened security around key sites, with Tehran vowing severe retaliation should any attack occur. The international community watches with concern as Iran’s nuclear program continues to advance toward weaponization, further straining already tense relations in the Middle East.
Iran, identified as Persia in Scripture, plays a key role in end-times prophecy. Ezekiel 38-39 describes an alliance including Iran that will rise against Israel but ultimately face divine intervention. While this current crisis may not be that event, the growing hostility toward Israel and military developments in the region mirror prophetic warnings of wars and rumors of wars in the last days.
We should remain vigilant, recognizing that these geopolitical movements are not just political but spiritual. The increasing focus on Iran’s nuclear ambitions and the threat against Israel aligns with the Bible’s predictions of Israel standing alone in the end times. This is a call to prayer, discernment, and spreading the Gospel before prophetic events escalate further. READ MORE
Commentary by Joe Hawkins