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News Update. Iran

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Things are changing so fast during this war.  This is going to be interesting to see how the regional alliances handle the defeat of Iran, especially while old friends, or at least friends that hated Israel, are now expelling old friends from their country.  Trump and Netanyahu have certainly turned the Middle East on its ear.  Even Turkey is telling Iran to be careful in targeting their country.  With victory in sight, if not already there, old cautious allies of Iran are turning like rats running off a sinking ship.  Good to see. Rh

The Qataris have reportedly delivered an eviction warning to the Hamas leadership in Doha. After Iran struck their former ally, Qatar asked their guests to condemn the attack. In a serious violation of guest etiquette, Hamas refused.

Before we get too excited, let me remind everyone that Qatar has threatened to do this before. Multiple reports said Hamas leaders left for Turkey after a Qatari directive in April 2024, and there were rumors of Doha “reconsidering” Hamas’s presence in November 2023; March, May and October of 2024; and a few times in 2025 as well.

Hamas doesn’t seem to have many options for relocation. They require certain qualities in a host: friendly to terror, immune to Israeli strikes and willing to accept the stigma of their presence. There is no shortage of countries in the region with an agnostic view of terrorism; far fewer that Israel wouldn’t strike. But that last factor seems to be the trickiest to find. Even Turkey—which has no problem discreetly supporting Hamas and is the most immune to Israeli strikes in the region—is hesitant to take the American heat that would come with allowing Hamas leaders to walk in through the front door.

The truth is, it’s a great deal for Qatar. For the price of a few hotel rooms, they get to be a key player in one of the world’s most important negotiations. They are America’s go-to terror mediators, so hosting Hamas is more expected than scandalous. Then again, now that all the hostages have returned, Hamas’s value has depreciated somewhat. Still, I put the odds at 60-40 that they stay.

Qatar may keep them around, but that doesn’t mean it will advocate on their behalf or give them money. Hamas leaders are reportedly terrified that, with Iran looking unreliable, the loss of Qatari support would be a devastating blow to the organization.

Israel’s perspective has always been that among the terror groups on its borders, Hezbollah was the one most likely to collapse with the loss of Iranian support. Hamas existed long before Iran’s patronage, and it was widely believed it would survive after the Islamic Republic’s fall. But the panic among its leaders indicates it might be easier to dismantle an independent Hamas than previously thought.

It would be remiss not to mention that Iran seems to be more effective than Israel at disposing of Hamas leaders. When Israel struck Doha last September, Hamas had to change hotels. When Iran struck Qatar, Hamas suddenly found itself homeless.

Deep beneath the ground near the Iranian city of Isfahan lies the ayatollahs’ treasure chest. Lead-lined, it contains Iran’s most valuable asset: more than 400 kilograms of 60 percent enriched uranium.

The world’s most radioactive buried treasure was entombed by the U.S. and Israel during the June war and is thought to be inaccessible without a large excavation effort. But according to a recent U.S. intelligence report, there remains a “very narrow access point” through which the Iranians—or the U.S.—could potentially retrieve the prize.

I’m not being playful when I say this is the treasure of the regime. It cost them hundreds of billions to create, and it is their most powerful weapon—though more in negotiations than in destructive potential. That makes it valuable to the U.S. and Israel as well: Take away the uranium and you remove a load-bearing beam in the regime’s infrastructure.

Fortunately, pulling up IRGC-branded moving trucks is not an option. The site is watched from above by the U.S. and Israel; any Iranian attempt at extraction would be met with an excessive amount of munitions.

An allied operation faces similar challenges. Four hundred kilograms of uranium doesn’t fit easily into a backpack. Any operation would require significant forces around the “very narrow access point” to repel what would likely be a substantial Iranian counterattack.

But Trump hasn’t ruled out sending in special forces, and rumors from both Israel and the U.S. indicate that such an operation is being considered.

Short of Trump walking into the presidential palace in Tehran, victory is a hard thing to photograph. But Netanyahu and Trump shaking hands in front of Iran’s enriched uranium would come pretty close.

Important clarification regarding the strikes in Iran

It is very important to emphasize something that many people outside the region may not fully understand.

Israel is not targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure – the refineries, the production facilities, or the systems that would be needed for the country’s future recovery.

Instead, the strikes are focused primarily on oil storage reservoirs that the regime uses to finance its war machine and sustain its military operations.

Why does this matter?

Because the goal is not to destroy Iran’s ability to function as a nation in the future. The goal is to deny the regime the financial lifeline it uses to fund terror, missiles, and regional aggression.

By targeting the regime’s accessible oil reserves – rather than the infrastructure itself – the pressure is placed directly on the ruling system, not on the long-term future of the Iranian people.

This distinction is extremely important.

One day, when the current regime is gone, Iran will still have the infrastructure it needs to rebuild and prosper. The prospect for a better future for the Iranian people must remain intact.

This war is not against the people of Iran.

It is against a regime that has brought suffering to its own people and instability to the entire region.  Amit Segal

I hope Amit is right, I think he is.  He has contacts inside Israel’s government and military.  There has to be some sort of prosperity going forward for the new regime.  The US and Israel can’t fund a new government, and neither will the Arabs.  At least I don’t think so, although Turkey just might be a help to try and get into the region closer to Israel.  But nevertheless that is a decision for a future date.  War is expected to last another 2-3 weeks.  Rh.

Trump Being Trump 🤣🇺🇸🇮🇱🤣

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A potpourri of Trump and his hilarious comments in his news conference news conference. He starts off on a serious note.  Latest that I heard was that he is right, it wasn’t ours. Enjoy. Rh

I haven’t seen it, and I will say that the Tomahawk—one of the most powerful weapons around—is used by, you know, sold to and used by other countries.

And whether it’s Iran, which also has some Tomahawks—I wish they had more—or whether it’s Iran or somebody else, the fact is that a Tomahawk is very generic. 

It’s sold to other countries. But that’s being investigated right now.

The hardest thing is to go to Dover because Dover is where, for the most part, a lot of the fallen—the warriors, the great young people who have died in war—seem to mostly go.

Trump on Iran:

Together with our Israeli partners, we’re crushing the enemy in an overwhelming display of technical skill and military force.

Iran’s drone and missile capability is being utterly demolished. Their navy is gone. It’s all lying at the bottom of the ocean—46 ships. Can you believe it?

In fact, I got a little upset with our people. I said, “What quality ship was that? Was it top of the line?” I asked, “Why did we not just capture the ship? We’re going to use it. Why did we sink it?”

He said it’s more fun to sink it. That’s what they said. They like sinking them better. They say it’s safer to sink them. I guess it’s probably true.

Their terrorist leaders are gone, or they’re counting down the minutes until they are gone. Think of it—we had leaders, and now they’re gone.

We had new leaders in their place. And now nobody has any idea who the people are who are going to be the head of the country. 

We will not relent until the enemy is totally and decisively defeated.

We’ve already won in many ways, but we haven’t won enough.

We go forward more determined than ever to achieve ultimate victory that will end this long-running danger once and for all.

If we didn’t do that B-2 attack, Israel would have been wiped out.

Trump on America

The United States of America is the greatest and most exceptional nation in human history, and we will not be threatened by evil terrorists and lunatics any longer.

Trump randomly decides to mock Macron again:

I called the countries up. I called up France. I said, “Emmanuel, you have to cut your… your good friends from America a reasonable deal. What’s happening is you are paying a tiny fraction for drugs as we…” “No, no, Donald, I cannot do anything about that.” I said, “Yes, you can. You can.” He said, “No, no, I will not do it. I will not do it.”

Because he’d have to raise his pill from 10 dollars to 20, and maybe even 30. Ours would come down from 130 dollars down to 20 dollars. Think of that—from 130, that’s what you’re gonna get—from 130 to 20. But he has to double his price from 10 dollars. And they were the boss. I said, “No, no, you will.” “No, Donald, Donald, I cannot do that.”

And I heard this from all the other countries, too. Very elegant people. And they were saying, “No, no, no, we cannot do this. We will not do this.” I said, “Yes, you will, 100%.” “No, no, we will not.” Because, you know, they have to double up their price.

And I said, “Well, here’s the story. If you don’t do it, I’m going to put, in the case of Emmanuel,” I said, “a 100% tariff on all wines and champagnes coming into the United States.” “No, no, Donald! You cannot do that!” I said, “I’ve already got the legislation, it’s right in front of my desk, I’m gonna sign it!”

“Emmanuel,” he said, “Donald, I will agree to this.” So he agreed. Everybody agreed.

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)

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.

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!

Pray, Engage, Impact

Is Trump Becoming the Red Line President

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You can only cry wolf so long until someone calls your bluff.  Is this what our President is becoming?  First let me say that I voted for Trump three times and still believe in him being the right man for the time we live in to lead America.  However, peace through strength means at times we have to use that strength.  

Case in point, 

  • Hamas has not given up their weapons and have no intention of doing so.
  • Iran has publicly said they would not give up their missiles. 
  • Iran says they will keep their nuclear program regardless.

Tens of thousands have been murdered and slaughtered in Iran, after Trump gave a deadline to stop the “hangings.”  Yes the hangings have stopped at least publicly, but the killing hasn’t.  Let’s not mince words, Trump has failed the Iranian protestors, promising help is on the way.  No help has come so far.  It has been weeks since that statement.  

 Force is all that Iran understands.  Rh

https://www.jns.org/trump-shouldnt-fall-into-the-iran-negotiations-trap/

Saudi Arabia – Power and Deception

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The country of Saudi Arabia seems to be moderate, and they are when held up to radicals of the faith such as Syria, Iran and definitely Turkey.  I have made my thoughts known in an earlier post of Turkey’s hatred of Israel and their hope of an Islamic Caliphate.  More on that in a later post.  

The first Trump administration was in joy over Saudi Arabia declaring they would join the Abraham Accords.  Back and forth they go and as diplomats press SA, they always back track.  It seems the Muslim have much more patience than the Western world, particularly the United States. Once again the Saudis were on the verge of joining, but now it seems they have backtracked once again.  

Understand they play a long game and they and Qatar use money, power and influence to get what they want.  Unlike Iran and others who rant and yell death and destruction.

So what of today and the Iran situation.  Saudi Arabia is scared of the Iranians.  They don;t want or need terror coming into the so-called “Kingdom”.  So when push comes to shove they always stop short of offending the radicals.  To be quite honest, I am sick of Trump playing footsie when the Islamic world.  Take a stand and stand 100% for Israel.  The Muslim world will never be our true friend.  Below is a link to a very insightful article.  Hope you enjoy the read.  Link provided.

Stop chasing after the Saudis to join the Abraham Accords

Now that they’ve stopped worrying about an Iranian bomb, Riyadh is making clear that it will never recognize the State of Israel. It was never going to be worth the price anyway. Jonathan S. Tobin JNS.org Link to full article at bottom of page.

As insider reports have increasingly made clear, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the de facto ruler of the country, has decided to alter his country’s course. Instead of continuing to move closer to Jerusalem and, as so many in the United States and Israel hoped and even expected, joining the Abraham Accords themselves, the Saudis seem to be eyeing a different sort of regional realignment, in which they will now link up with other Islamist countries like Qatar and Turkey. They have even reportedly been advocating for the United States not to attack Iran so as to help the protest movement succeed in overthrowing the Islamist theocrats that have despotically ruled since the Iranian Revolution in 1979. They’ve also refused to let Washington use their territory for potential attacks on Iran.

On top of that, the Saudis are also moving away from their efforts to erase antisemitism from their education system and public discourse, as they had been doing as late as 2024. Instead, the regime’s state-run media has again turned to spewing out anti-Israel venom, in addition to the sort of open hatred of Jews that was routine before Riyadh’s turn to Israel and the West. Among other monitors of the situation, the Anti-Defamation League is sounding the alarm about prominent Saudi voices—closely tied to the royal family and the government—promoting antisemitic conspiracy theories and trashing the Abraham Accords.

Link to full article  

https://docs.google.com/document/d/19T8LcnFF1Y9PTlXeQ_soiulnZdJFLn6d1qHSaCThBk4/edit?tab=t.0

A Potpourri  of Middle Eastern Prophetic News  (nation against nation)

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  • Iran Conflict 

Official Saudi News Agency:

During a conversation between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, bin Salman emphasized that Saudi Arabia will not allow the use of its territory and airspace for military actions against Iran.

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With this, Saudi Arabia joins the United Arab Emirates, which issued a similar statement the day before yesterday.

(Abu Ali)

The front page of the conservative Iranian newspaper Al-Mashari today was devoted to threats against the United States and Israel:

“Trump and Netanyahu will be put on trial and punished. This is Iran – a mistake will be met with a response.”

The headline further stated:

“No American soldier in the region will be safe. Dozens of American bases in the region will be Iran’s first targets. Iran’s missiles will crush the infrastructure of the occupied territories. The Iranian Navy will sink U.S. warships. Israel’s military bases, as in the 12-day war, are within the range of our missiles.”

 The rumors of the failed coup in China:

Out of the 7 members in the Central Military Commission in China, the supreme body responsible for building and deploying military power, 2 remain who have not been arrested or disappeared.

A network of more than 80 doctors in 12 provinces in Iran estimates that the number of deaths in the clashes surrounding the protests in Iran is higher than 30,000. According to the report, the estimate is based on the conclusion that the deaths officially recorded as related to the suppression of the protest likely represent less than 10% of the actual number of deaths.

(The Guardian)

  • China

The rumors of the failed coup in China:

Out of the 7 members in the Central Military Commission in China, the supreme body responsible for building and deploying military power, 2 remain who have not been arrested or disappeared.

“But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come:”
‭‭II Timothy‬ ‭3‬:‭1‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of sorrows.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭24‬:‭6‬-‭8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬
The Greek word for nation is “ethos” which means ethnic groups, races or “tribes.” What we see in many areas are just that. Tribal warfare from the Middle East, Russia vs. Ukraine, to Chinese aggression against Taiwan, to the impending and constant skirmishes in America. (Just my take.) Rh