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Financial Times report

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How Ali Khamenei was eliminated:

Israel invested years in penetrating Tehran’s traffic cameras and tracking Khamenei’s bodyguards in preparation for his assassination.

According to two sources familiar with the details, nearly all traffic cameras in Tehran were hacked over a period of years, and the footage was encrypted and transmitted to servers in Tel Aviv and southern Israel. One particular camera provided an especially useful angle, making it possible to understand where the bodyguards routinely parked their vehicles and to study the operational routine inside the secured compound.

Complex algorithms helped gather intelligence on security personnel, including addresses, shift hours, commuting routes, and especially the identities of the senior officials they were assigned to protect. This enabled the construction of what the intelligence community calls a “pattern of life.”

These capabilities were part of a multi-year intelligence operation that paved the way for the elimination. An Israeli intelligence source said: “We knew Tehran the way we know Jerusalem.”

In addition, Israel reportedly disrupted components in approximately ten cellular towers near Pasteur Street, causing phones to display as busy and preventing alerts from being received.

According to the report, the CIA also provided a source who confirmed the timing of the meeting. Israeli fighter jets, which flew for hours to arrive at the precise time and location, launched approximately 30 precision-guided munitions.

Another striking detail is that the strike was carried out in the morning rather than at night, in order to achieve additional tactical surprise.

(Iran News)

IMO  What amazing times we live in.  Goes to show how we are all being surveilled .  It is good, but also bad, many would say it is an invasion of privacy.  I agree, but good does come from it.  It’s here to stay.  On a personal note I was one who hated wearing seat belts and didn’t.  If I remember correctly my statement was, quote “the dadgum government has no authority to demand us to do something we don’t want to do!”  Still believe that however, they do have ways to make it happen. Unfortunately. Rh

UPDATE:

Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the Supreme Leader, is ten times more dangerous than his father.

   •   He is the guardian who never leaves his father’s shadow.

   •   He runs his father’s office.

   •   He is the one who tweets from his father’s account.

   •   He is very close to the leaders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Quds Force, and the Basij.

   •   He is the one who orders the execution of protesters.

   •   He is the one who shut down the internet, against Pezeshkian’s wishes.

   •   He is the most influential figure in Iran.

   •   He is the man before whom Qassem Soleimani used to bow.

   •   He is the most dangerous man in Iran.

(Abu Saleh)

Prophetic News

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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

Iran: Head Of the Snake Has Been Cut Off

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An old story about a man who found a snake on the top of a mountain range cold and about to die.  The man took the snake into his home and warmed him, after the snake was active he bit the man.  The man was incredulous, why did you do that?  I saved your life.  The snake replied, I am a snake, that’s what I do, you knew what I was when you took me home and warmed me.

The moral of the story is that American Presidents and diplomats have treated Iran and its proxies, Hamas and Hezbollah the same way. We infuse life while we forget the danger they permeate.  From Bush to Obama we have given cash and agreed to bad one sided deals with a country that lives off lies and subterfuge. That kind of  behavior only feeds a deadly snake whose head needs to be cut off. Remember the pallets of cash sent to Iran from Obama?  I do.  So all you democrats sit this one out, we are only having to clean up your mess.  

Iran is defenseless, air superiority is with the US and Israeli military.  Missiles and drones fired are being intercepted at an amazing success rate.  However the regional partners and some allies of Iran are feeling the rabid dog approach of indiscriminately firing at their country and hoping to cause damage. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and even Cyprus are on high alerts.  Greece is sending air support.  The rabid dog is cornered, and they are still most dangerous when wounded and fighting for their life.

Much more needs to be done, but I feel confident between Trump and Netanyahu it will be finished in Iran and a new government will eventually take over, and hopefully more friendly than what we have seen since 1979.  I remember the debacle  of the Carter administration, another democrat that enabled the radicals.  Only time will tell, but this action had to happen.  A world of Iranian terror networks becoming nuclear could never happen.  

All of you so-called American first numbskulls that think America should isolate itself, you aren’t living in the real world.  Evil people exist, and they need a deterrent, and rightly or wrongly that is 🇺🇸 America.

Continued prayer for safety for the military and civilians caught up in this terror of war.  Wisdom for those in charge and a quick end to this operation.  Kudos to those in charge of planning this operation on both sides, Israel and the US.  Awesome job, let’s just make sure we finished it this time.  IMO

UPDATES

News and Updates On Iran

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Below are excerpts from Amir Tsarfati Telegram page. Most reliable information I have found. When Iran begins to attack even their neighbors, one can understand the evil they were. The world will be a safer place because of the strength of the U.S. and Israeli military and their intelligence. Prayers for safety and wisdom to the coalition. Rh

An important clarification:

President Trump decided to join Israel’s already planned preemptive strike. In early October 2025, Prime Minister Netanyahu received indications that Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs were being restored and moved underground. The IDF and Mossad were immediately ordered to prepare for another strike.

In late December, Netanyahu arrived at Mar-a-Lago to inform President Trump of these developments and received the green light to proceed. Then came early January, when the regime massacred tens of thousands of unarmed young Iranians. President Trump concluded that intervention was necessary to bring an end to the current regime. He promised that help was on the way and immediately ordered the U.S. military to join the IDF’s efforts to gather intelligence and amass forces.

The Iranians began positioning their missiles toward Israel and U.S. bases and were about to decide on launching a strike. That very meeting of Iran’s top military and political leadership became the golden moment. The Israeli Air Force launched its largest-ever sortie, deploying over 250 fighter jets in a massive opening blow that eliminated the supreme leader, members of his family, and his top advisors.

About 30 senior officials were eliminated in just 30 seconds in yesterday’s Israeli opening strike

IDF Spokesperson: We eliminated 40 commanders and senior officials of the regime in the opening strike – within one minute.

The Iranian Regime’s Plan for the Destruction of Israel: A Sharp Acceleration in the Regime’s Missile Production Capabilities

Currently, the regime produces dozens of ballistic missiles per month with a clear acceleration in its recovery pace—an attempt to produce ~8,000 missiles by 2027.

In addition, the regime is investing significant efforts in fortifying its underground production infrastructure.

The possession of missiles by a regime that has declared its intent to destroy Israel constitutes an existential threat.

It Has Begun: The Lion’s Roar

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What has been planned, discussed and worried about over the past two months or more, hopefully will finally finish off the radical and dangerous regime in Iran.  The only weapon that Iran has is delay and lie to give themselves more time.  

How does this fit into Bible prophecy, especially Ezekiel 28-39?  The Middle East has changed since October 7th when Hamas attempted to destroy Israel with a sneak attack.  This is not that war.  However the changes brought about with this action could possibly allow Israel to be more secure and safe in their homeland.  Israel has made new alliances, with India especially, more interaction with once old enemies, new co-operation with the U.S.  Israel’s economy is thriving, bless God, even in a time of war.  This is Prophetic, God promised to bring the Jews home to their ancestral homeland and He did. (1948). He also promised to bless them, and that the desert would blossom as a rose, (it has), only God could fulfill these promises.  

No one likes war and death, but…it is time to stop the insanity of this radical death cult of Khamenei.  Much more later. Below is a list of info from Amir Tsarfati, a former officer in the IDF.  Always has in depth behind the scenes info.  Follow him on Telegram.  Rh

Targets attacked in Tehran according to Iranian media:

– Iranian Intelligence Ministry

– Iranian Defense Ministry

– The Office of Leader Khamenei

– Iranian Atomic Energy Agency

According to the New York Times Israel is dealing with the ballistic missiles sites and America with the nuclear and regime sites

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:

“My brothers and sisters, citizens of Israel, just an hour ago Israel and the USA launched an operation to remove the existential threat posed by the terrorist regime in Iran.

I thank our great friend President Donald Trump for his historic leadership.

For 47 years, the Ayatollah regime has been shouting ‘Death to Israel,’ ‘Death to America.’ It has spilled our blood, murdered many Americans, and massacred its own people.

This murderous terrorist regime must not be armed with nuclear weapons that would allow it to threaten all humanity.

Our joint action will create the conditions for the brave Iranian people to take their fate into their own hands.

The time has come for all parts of the Iranian people – Persians, Kurds, Azeris, Balochs, and Ahwazis – to cast off the yoke of tyranny and bring about a free and peace-loving Iran.

I call on you, citizens of Israel, to heed the Home Front Command’s instructions. In the coming days, during Operation ‘Roar of the Lion,’ we will all be required to show patience and strength of spirit.

Together we will stand, together we will fight, and together we will ensure the eternity of Israel.”

The US named the operation “Operation Epic Fury”.

Israel has been targeted with multiple missiles especially Northern Israel.  Israeli citizens in bomb shelters as I write this.  Psalms 122:6 “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem”.  Rh more later.

Unicorns and Fairies (Real Estate Agent Attempts to Broker Deal With Iran): 

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Witkoff on Iran: The president is curious as to why — I don’t want to use the word capitulated but why they haven’t capitulated. Why under this pressure with the amount of naval power over there, why they haven’t come to us and said we profess we don’t want a weapon…

C’mon Trump, sending what amounts to a used car salesman to broker peace with the most devious and strategic outlaw country in the Middle East?  What ya thinking man.  Please explain how anyone can expect anything good to come from this so called “negotiations”.  When you go into talks with Iran telling everyone who will listen that they will not stop nuclear enrichment and will not do away with their missiles, then we can expect no deal.  At least not one that Trump himself has said must include both.  

Iranians are master negotiators, they understand the gullibility of the western diplomats and politicians.  Iran always plays the delay and waiting game.  They are content to live to fight another day, whereas the western mindset is to accomplish today for their campaign sound bite.  

It has been somewhere around 9 weeks since Trump made his famous, “help is on the way,” declaration.  Sad to say we need to either make the regime change, which is the only way to bring some stability to the region, or make a bad deal and walk away.  Note to America First disciples, who want a hands off approach to all things outside our borders, if we do that I can almost guarantee a regional war in the next few months.  Bad deals can’t be enforced and we have tried that scenario many times.  Over and over again!

Iran has struck a deal with Russia to purchase thousands of shoulder-launched air defense missiles in exchange for half a billion euros. (Per Financial Times) 

Speaking of hard to enforce deals, Gaza is a good example, and brokered by Witkoff.

“Our position on international forces is clear: we want peacekeeping forces that monitor the ceasefire, ensure its implementation, and act as a buffer between the occupation army and our people in the Gaza Strip, without interfering in Gaza’s internal affairs,” Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem told AFP.

Hamas and Israel have continued to trade attacks along the Strip despite the tenuous cease-fire, with the terror group committing daily violations of the truce…

“We see them test our troops. We see them carrying out attacks every week … [Hamas] has injured and killed soldiers since the ceasefire began,” IDF Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani told The Post. New York Post

A Message from Amir Tsarfati: my humble opinion, Special Envoy Witkoff caused significant damage to the war effort by telling Fox News that the President is kind of frustrated and even surprised that the Iranians are not capitulating.

Those words echoed loudly across the Middle East – and they were received as a signal of weakness and ignorance.

Weakness – because a massive military buildup impresses no one if there is no clear willingness to use it.

Ignorance – because this regime will never surrender its “insurance policy” – namely its nuclear program, its ballistic missile arsenal, and its regional proxies – if it believes the ultimate objective is to topple it anyway.

Right now, many in the region view President Trump as someone who may have miscalculated the situation – projecting a “Maduro effect” onto Iran as though the two cases are comparable. They are not.

In my opinion, the President must now be firm – and if a strike is required, it must be decisive and unmistakable.

It must be carried out in such a way that every enemy of the United States understands clearly – America does not posture – it acts.

Deterrence in this region is not built on rhetoric – it is built on demonstrated resolve.

If the objective is to prevent a wider war and restore credibility, then the message must be unmistakable – do not test the United States.

Isaiah 5:20 Woe unto those who call evil good, and good evil.

Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness,

Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter.

Such are the days we live in. Maranatha!

Protests in Iran Today

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Big protests in Tehran today as students take to the streets calling for a new regime.  If indeed there is a wave of protest, now is the time for Trump to respond.  the world cannot stand by and watch another killing spree while American forces are amassed in such large numbers.  Silence and delay will only embolden the regime. 

Protest in Abdana since early morning.  Students from several Universities are clashing with the authorities.  Physical harm being reported, unsure of deaths as yet.  

Slogans: 

  • Death to Khamenei
  • For everyone killed a thousand stand behind
  • Death to the dictator

The target is the regime. The IRGC is massacring the protesters in Abdanan.  

Is Trump serious or looking for a way out?  Huge force ready to go.  If this is a negotiation tactic, it’s a very expensive one to move all the military equipment to the ready.  Insiders say they have no clue when or if Trump attacks.  This smells of Witkoff giving bad info to Trump in the status of negotiations.  It happened before with Hamas.  Secretary Rubio should be in charge of these negotiations. My bias is showing against Witkoff and Kushner, sorry.  Sadly we can only speculate

Take out the head of the snake and the body dies.

Pray for the people of Iran, they have been enslaved for decades.

Iran’s Apocalyptic Islamic Ideology

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The stage is set, the lines have been drawn, Trump’s red line in the sand, looking for a deal but continuing to say “things will go bad for them (Iran) very bad” without a deal.  An amazing arsenal of weaponry has been assembled.  Why the wait?  No one but Trump knows for sure, but best guess is that the deal maker wants to be remembered as a peace maker.  Something’s deals wont work because the one you try to make a deal with, just won’t deal.  

To be blunt, after all the bravado of President Trump,and without some significant military action or an iron clad enforceable deal with Iran, Trump will lose all credibility.  Remember he encouraged the protestors in Iran over a month ago to keep fighting, that help was on the way.  Since then tens of thousands have been killed and imprisoned.  It has gone from bad to worse.  Why all the bravado from Iran, especially after the 12 day war of last summer?

Iran’s Apocalyptic Islamic Ideology is why the cowards in Tehran continue to demand and bluff and seemingly desire a confrontation with two superior nations.

One very important factor is being overlooked in dealing with Iran, a Shiite apocalyptic theology and ideology.  This ideology is the lens through which they view the world.  For them, everything that is happening is being branded as a “holy war.”  They use their theology as a shield to justify their brutality, even against their own people.

By framing protests against the regime as rebellion against God, officials have effectively turned politics into a battlefield of Good vs Evil.  Behind all this is the belief that clerics have to pave the way for the return of their Mahdi, the 12th Imam. They believe the preservation of the regime is the existential imperative for the Mahdi to return.  Iran’s clerical leadership believe that the Mahdi’s return will be hastened by global destruction and war.

“Some hardline factions in Iran argue that global chaos and war are necessary precursors to the Mahdi’s return.  This perspective can lead to the view that negotiated long-term peace is detrimental to their ultimate theological goals.”

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps are 150,000 strong hard core zealots.  They have sworn to preserve the regime at all costs.  They have murdered thousands with glee, all to save the radical clerics and attempt to destroy the freedom fighters.  In some respects Iran is itching for a catastrophic fight to the end.  The religion of peace seeks a fiery end to mankind.

Ironically this apocalyptic end times scenario also envisioned the last Mahdi coming on a white horse, and ruling the world for 7 years.   Interestingly the book of Revelation also states the anti-christ will attempt to do the same.  

As a footnote, Erdogan of Turkey also has visions of being the last Mahdi.  That is why I am more fearful of him for Israel’s survival than any ayatollah.  At the present time he has moved troops into Syria, and his intentions are most certainly not honorable to say the least.

As I wrote earlier, keep your eyes on Turkey.  

Prophetic News – Turkey & Netanyahu 

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Turkey Update: Erdogan’s Siege on Israel Begins!

While the world’s eyes are on Iran, a new coalition is forming in the shadows. Our latest map reveals how President Erdogan is rapidly uniting the Sunni world-turning former rivals into allies to encircle the Jewish State.

🤝 The Diplomatic Blitz Erdogan has launched a massive reconciliation effort, signing defense and energy pacts with Saudi Arabia and Egypt, and solidifying alliances with Jordan. The goal? To replace the “Iranian Ring of Fire” with a united Sunni diplomatic wall around Jerusalem.

🌍 The “Shadow War” in Africa Away from the cameras, a strategic battle is raging. From Libya to Sudan and Somalia, Turkish and Egyptian intelligence are coordinating to block rival influences and restrict Israel’s strategic access to the Red Sea.

📉 The Strategy: This isn’t just diplomacy; it is containment. The region is shifting from a “Moderate Sunni Camp” to a grand Islamic coalition designed to isolate Israel diplomatically and economically.

Prime Minister Netanyahu before boarding the plane back home: “The conditions President Trump sets for an agreement with Iran could lead to achieving a good deal. I do not hide my skepticism about the possibility of reaching an agreement.”

His full remarks:

“I have just completed a short but important visit to Washington, during which I spoke with our great friend, President Trump. We have a close, genuine, and open relationship. The talks covered several topics but focused mainly on the negotiations with Iran. The President believes that the Iranians already understand who they are dealing with. I think the conditions he sets, combined with their understanding that they erred last time by not reaching an agreement, could lead them to agree to terms that allow for a good deal. I want to say clearly: I do not hide my general skepticism about the possibility of reaching any agreement with Iran. However, I made it clear that if an agreement is reached – it must include the important components for us, the State of Israel, and in my opinion, also for the entire international community: not only the nuclear issue but also ballistic missiles and Iranian proxies in the region. It was an excellent conversation. Of course, we also touched on Gaza, the entire region, and other general issues. In any case, this is another conversation with a great friend of the State of Israel – a president like no other. Thank you very much.”

                                  Amir Tsarfati 

Prophetic Warning

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Don’t divide the land!  God is watching. Joel 2:1-2.

So it seems that the Trump administration, even after pushing for rebellion and protest in Iran and promising to be on the way, have washed  their hands of the Iranian protesters. Multiple tens of thousands killed or imprisoned for only wanting freedom.

US Vice President Vance: “If the Iranian people want to overthrow the regime, that is a decision for the Iranian people. What we are focusing on right now is that Iran will not have nuclear weapons.”

Cutting a deal with Iran, regardless of what is promised to the United States will never work out. The Iranian regime is a mastermind in the art of manipulation, especially when it comes to Western powers who seem to think that they can believe whatever agreed to by the Iranian dictators.  

Prophetically, we are standing on very dangerous and shaky ground. America may be at a crossroads. Do we support our only friend in the region, or do we continue to play footsie with terrorists and Islamic terrorism. 

Interesting to me that Netanyahu flew to D.C. to have direct talks with the president. 

  • I don’t think Bibi trust Witkoff
  • Bibi has intelligence that is extremely concerning to Israel and the IDF
  • A division could be becoming soon between what Trump wants (deals) and what is best for Israel and their security

Just a few weeks ago, Trump assured Qatar and Saudi Arabia that Israel would not put settlements in the West Bank. For those that don’t know the West Bank is what is called Judea and Samaria. Biblical names and Israel’s biblical land. Many Biblical events happened there.

Choosing Qatar and Saudi Arabia over Israel would be a profound mistake. God does not look favorably on nations who attempt to divide the land of Israel or who turned their back on Israel.

Choosing to treat Israel as a vessel state, and dictate to them, their own security might just be the thing that causes God to lift his hand and allow judgment to come to America. My concern in all of this is that God has blessed America beyond measure even in the times that we have sinned against him. But to turn your back on Israel with the November midterms coming up, could be disastrous.

This is not the time for panic or rhetoric.  It is a time to see clearly, speak carefully and pray earnestly!

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