In the midst of war, we must look ahead to peace.  Hopefully this conflict will end with a new era in the Middle East.  Can a relative calm be on the horizon?  Interesting how the nations of the world are in agreement on this move against Iran, even if it is behind the scenes and in diplomatic language.  Let’s pray for that outcome.  Rh

UPDATES:

First the positive, from Amir Tsafati:  Great things are unfolding on the ground in and around Iran – things I cannot yet speak about. Most Iranians aren’t even aware of them. Those who are aware are part of them. 

Reportedly Iran has expressed displeasure over the utter failure of the Chinese air defense system in the ongoing war. 3 HQ-9B air defence systems supplied by China to Iran were destroyed by the U.S. & Israel in Iran during the initial hour of the strikes. IMO Maybe the Chinese are not the overcoming force we all think they are, after they are communist.  Lots of propaganda and hopefully no bite. It was always strange to me that with the feckless Biden and dress wearing Generals in our Army they never moved on Taiwan.  

Fox News Reporting

Special envoy Steve Witkoff:

Let me say this, because I forgot this small little detail.

In that first meeting, both the Iranian negotiators said to us directly, with no shame, that they controlled 460 kilograms of 60% and they’re aware that that could make 11 nuclear bombs, and that was the beginning of their negotiating stance. 

So that’s – they were proud of it. 

They were proud that they had evaded all sorts of oversight protocols to get to a place where they could deliver 11 nuclear bombs.  IMO  Pride goes before a fall, and Iran forgot who they were dealing with!  This proves my point that Iran was only there at the negotiation table to stall and delay, with the outside hope of some sort of deal. (Maybe in 6 months). Satellite photos show clearly they were building more underground test and launching facilities. 

Cyprus:   Report from Cyprus: Authorities are expected to approach the European Union – as Cyprus holds the rotating presidency – to seek activation of NATO’s collective defense clause. The issue will reportedly be discussed during today’s visit by Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias.

“Now in the twelfth month, that is, the month of Adar, on the thirteenth day, the time came for the king’s command and his decree to be executed. On the day that the enemies of the Jews had hoped to overpower them, the opposite occurred, in that the Jews themselves overpowered those who hated them.”

‭‭Esther‬ ‭9‬:‭1‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Purim is a celebration of the miraculous salvation of the Jewish people from a plot by Haman in ancient Persia (modern Iran) to destroy them, as told in the blood of Ester.  It honors courage, deliverance, and the survival of the Jews.  The modern day Haman (Khomeini) has assumed room temperature, just as the Biblical character of Haman, who was hung on the same gallows he had built to hang Mordecai. Rh