Boot Prints on Kharg Island??

To the casual observer of the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran it seems we are on the verge of destroying Iran and declaring total victory.  In one sense that is a factual statement.  On the other hand there are still outstanding objectives.  

This is the third time I have seen a major escalation of the military in the Middle East.  I remember Bush Sr. stopping troops on their way to Baghdad.  Bush Jr. wanted to spread democracy in the Middle East.  Air superiority is wonderful, but to really conquer a country in today’s stealth environment of terror proxies, it will probably take boots on the ground.

After being of draft age during Viet Nam, that statement of ground troops is chilling to me.  Limited in and out scenarios work best for the American people, and let’s be real, all war and actions militarily need the support of the citizens back home.  Every politician looks at polls and the ever changing attitudes of the American people.

With that being said I fully expect troops to be deployed over Kharg Island, and also possible in Isfahan where the supposed nuclear material was secretly stashed by Iran.  Some at 60% enrichment, far above any civilian use. When you throw in the Strait of Hormuz, vitally important, these are the choke points that cause Iran to think they can hold out.  remember as Trump has said, “they are great negotiators”.  Their great negotiation positions come from not caring about their people and the willingness to sacrifice everything to hang on to power. Plus they lie and stall while waiting out their adversaries.

With all that said, we must finish the job or this happens again.  Do what it takes to effect regime change and give the Iranians a chance at a real life.  Ground troops are all that I foresee to be the answer.  Holding Kharg Island and clearing the Strait, makes Iran’s ability to hang on dissipate quickly.

One final note: expect to see something dramatic, (ground troops?) after the present halt for negotiations.  We aren’t ready yet to go in, but to me, knowing I am not a military expert or one who served, but one that follows the experts who analyze, it seems to be the likely scenario.

My prayer is that this can be done without boots on the ground and that negotiations would cause Iran to give up.  Well the devil never gives up, neither does his allies.  Iran is noted for their lying and the ability to camouflage their intentions.  They are master negotiators only because the western mind doesn’t understand their tribal religious mindset.  Western governments have aided and abetted Iran too long, including our previous Presidents.  Obama and Biden left a total mess for Trump.  Probably their intention.  

We are at a tipping point.  America’s future and the future of regional geopolitics in the Middle East rely on what happens next. I can’t wait to see how this all plays out. What a time to be alive.  

We are “Living in Prophetic Times”.  Pray for our troops and pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Maranatha!  Rh

Trump Statement

President Trump:

I am pleased to report that the United States of America and the country of Iran have had, over the last two days, very good and productive conversations regarding a complete and total resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East. Based on the tenor and tone of these in-depth, detailed, and constructive conversations, which will continue throughout the week, I have instructed the Department of War to postpone any and all military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for a five-day period, subject to the success of the ongoing meetings and discussions.

Thank you for your attention to this matter!

President Donald J. Trump

Interesting, who blinks first?  Obviously Iran needs a deal regardless of what they may put out for public consumption.  Trump has declared to destroy oil infrastructure soon.  Don’t think Trump is bluffing, but obviously complete and total surrender with the US getting all the processed uranium out of Iran might just stop this war.  America has to make sure Iran is defeated and can not develop more nuclear material or work on ballistic missiles.  That should be a given.

Following Trump’s announcement of talks, markets reacted immediately. Oil prices dropped by 8%, but futures rose by 2-3%.

The back and forth continues. Please Trump don’t stop until you have all the objectives accomplished,  Don’t Bush this wart, by stopping too soon and have issues in the future!

  • Fars News Agency quotes an Iranian source: “There are no direct or indirect negotiations with Trump. He backed down after hearing our threats.”  Not sure if true or not, but Iran is notorious for lying about talks and negotiations.  So take it for what it is.
  • Reuters: Washington updated Israel on its talks with Tehran, and Israel is likely expected to follow the US and suspend any attacks on power plants and energy infrastructure in Iran.

Trump on Iran

  • “Well, they’re gonna have to get themselves better public relations people. We’ve had very strong talks. Mr Witkoff and Kushner had them. They went perfectly.” – Trump on Iran denying that any talks happened.
  • Trump: “If we have a deal with Iran, we will go down to the nuclear facilities and take the uranium ourselves”. 
  • We want no enrichment, and we also want the enriched uranium.
  • If this happens, it is a great start for Iran to build itself back.
  • We want the nuclear dust. We’re going to want that, and I think we’re going to get that. 
  • We’ve agreed to that—yeah, we’re going to; we’ve agreed to that.

Well there you have, it if Trump is telling the truth he just doubled down on his requirements to end the war.  I have no reason to doubt him, but….remember Iran is a bunch of lying extremists.  Their religion allows them to lie for the greater good of Islam.  Stay tuned.  Rh

Updates and Analysis: MAGA – Iran- Hormuz

Below are a couple of posts of interest to me at least, hope you enjoy them. Both are accredited, and also a repost from Amir Tsarfati. Hormuz must be stabilized to keep the objectives of this military action on track. Extremely high gas prices are most likely the only thing that will derail final and completed objectives. The MIddle East is changing and so also the world pecking order. America is back in dominance, as it should be. God Bless America, and pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Living in truly “Prophetic Times”. Rh

Tucker Carlson’s Failure — Trump’s Knockout

Various interesting polls point to a clear trend:

A. There is no “split” within the MAGA camp — on the contrary, there is an almost Soviet-level consensus around Trump and his decision to strike Iran.

B. The war in Iran is not hurting Republicans ahead of the midterm elections — it is actually strengthening them.

Here are the data (to be detailed in follow-up posts):

1. NBC poll: One hundred percent support among MAGA supporters for Trump. Yes — 100%. This figure was also echoed by CNN.

In other words, two networks highly hostile to Trump present a president who has complete control over his base.

The share of people identifying with MAGA has also grown since the election.

2. Republican poll (New York Post): Who do you identify with — Trump or Carlson and Megyn Kelly?

The result is decisive: Trump 84%, Carlson and Kelly 6%.

It turns out that clicks and Spotify listens do not necessarily translate into real influence among the public.

Ironically, a phenomenon similar to traditional media in recent years is emerging: a loud and vocal minority holds the microphone and claims to speak for a silent majority that actually rejects it.

This frustration is causing Tucker and his circle to lose composure and drift away from the MAGA “mothership” toward the more fringe territories of the far left and pro-jihadist narratives.

The current investigation into Kent’s leaks to Carlson may become the official break between Carlson and the Republican Party.

3. YouGov–Economist poll on the November midterms (the most important issue in U.S. politics):

Since the start of the war, Republicans have narrowed the gap with Democrats in the race for control of the House — from a 7-point Democratic lead in mid-February to just 2 points in mid-March.

Earlier this month, I referenced a Harvard/Harris poll conducted before the war that showed a tie.

Democrats still lead in betting markets and most polls, but the trend is favorable for Republicans.

As noted recently, Republicans have only upside potential — historically, since World War II, only once has a second-term president managed to keep his party’s majority in the House (Clinton and the Democrats in 1998).

If Trump becomes the second, it would be a phenomenal achievement for him and the Republican Party.

4. Finally (not a poll): The major unknown is Vice President J.D. Vance, who is closely tied to Carlson and issued a very lukewarm statement regarding Kent’s resignation.

His public profile during the current war with Iran has been relatively low, and it is not at all certain that he supports the campaign.

Recently, he has lost some ground in the (so far quiet) race between him and Marco Rubio to become Trump’s successor for 2028.

It is far too early to write off Vance’s chances of becoming the Republican nominee in two and a half years, but his political trajectory will likely indicate the direction the Republican Party will take in the coming years.

(Gilad Zwick on X)

Vance is the big loser for now, I just don’t trust him. He came late to the MAGA party. First time he voted republican was for himself in the Ohio senate race. Seems to be a carpetbagger and far too close to the woke right and the Anti-Israel sentiment. Rh

American retaliation – strategic shift

Financial Times reports a major U.S. pivot:

• Air-defense systems and ammunition redirected from Europe to the Middle East

• Focus shifting fully toward confrontation with Iran

On the ground

• Deliveries to Europe – especially Patriot interceptors – expected to be delayed

• Systems already moved from Europe to protect U.S. forces and allies in the region

• U.S. deprioritizing Russia–Ukraine track – signaling full attention on Iran

Europe reacts

• Anger and concern – described as a “disaster”

• Accelerating independence from U.S. arms supply

• France taking its own path – deploying forces to the region

Middle East implications

• Stronger U.S. deterrence posture

• Shortages creating competition for air-defense systems

• Rising risk of escalation with Iran

• Gulf states reassessing alliances

Bottom line

• The Middle East is now Washington’s top priority

• Europe is sidelined

• The global balance is shifting

(Nziv .net)

Final thought, Europe may be the big loser, not supporting the US when they are far more dependent on oil than us. Typical, we save them and they turn their backs on us. Open borders and government overreach has defeated the once great British Empire, they should change their symbol from the lion to a kitty. France is just France, as long as they have their mistresses and their over priced wine, they are good. Rh

Essential Liberty

Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” Benjamin Franklin.

Do they know what they are doing??  Yes

Good morning and welcome to a rather long, I fear, and disjointed effort to dislodge my thoughts that keep burrowing in my head. I want to share with you some of what is going on that to be quite honest are (shocking, unbelievable).  The smartest of the smartest, or at least those who think they are, have charted this world on a course of destruction.  Whether it be AI or a call for a one world government, with one distinct person in charge, opening borders that destroy nation pride and identity.  Planned destruction?  I think so.  

Let me explain, greed and a lust for power have motivated people all the way back into Bible days. But today the lust for control is growing and becoming an almost daily occurrence in our news.  Take for example the octogenarians that waddle into the Senate and grace our hollowed halls of government, they just can’t turn loose of power.  The Bible says that pride goes before a fall, and at times they do fall, literally.  There seems to be more walkers and handicap parking in Congress than brains. The spectacle is embarrassing.  Go home, be with your family.  Cognitive test anyone??

They, whoever they may be, we know the usual suspects, or culprits if you will. The world economic forum, club of Rome, the rulers and potentates of several European countries, even looking into our own country in the Congress, which has senators and representatives that have allowed a beginning destruction of not only our values, but also of our morality.  Desiring  the destruction of our identity of who the United States of America truly is. What might seem to be deception and disinformation or uncertainty is actually a playbook for control and manipulation. 

2 Timothy 3:1, which I use ad nauseam, talks about that the last days would have perilous times. In the Greek that word perilous means the idea of a “raging sea or wild animals roaming” through cities and in the countryside. What a perfect description of what we’re seeing today. It may be a little uncouth and mean spirited to say it, but we’ve seen wild animals roaming in Minneapolis, Portland, and New York in particular. They are planned seeds of destruction, not random peace rallies that happen to go out of control. They’re bought and paid for and their purpose is to continue the further destruction of law and order and the rule of law and truth in America. 

 The reaction of the feds is totally different than it was on January 7th. When socialist maim and burn a city, it just got out of hand, when Patriots do it without violence they are put into the political “gulag”. The rule of law does not exist in our country anymore, the American politburo won’t allow their kind (ruling class) to be held accountable. Rumors of paid slush funds, taxpayer money paid to silence alleged sexual  misconduct by high ranking Congressional officials.  The Epstein files were released with heavy, almost unreadable redactions. The two tiered Justice system is driving a wedge in this country and causing division that puts one tribe against another tribe and destroying unity and love for this land, and American culture. 

Let’s talk truth, what is truth?  Truth is found in a person, Jesus Christ.  The battle to silence truth is only going to get worse with AI. What to believe, and even how to distinguish truth is difficult.  Truth has fallen in the streets, trampled upon with the destruction of our heritage and values that are quickly fading away.  With the coming AI revolution with its deceiving ability, who knows what to believe. Deception, the greatest tool of the enemy of your soul.  Guard your hearts my friends and seek genuine truth.

Back to the Franklin quote. My dear Benjamin, excuse me for the informality, but yes we will give up liberty for seeming safety.  The seeds of that notion, perpetrated by the Federal government, happened decades ago.  As a Russian dictator once said, while being shoeless at the United Nations “We do not have to invade the United States, we will destroy you from within.” Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev. 

Sorry, Nikita, don’t think it will happen but we are only one election or maybe two away from that possible realization. Check out the socialist haven called New York City.  Gotham has fallen, has fallen!

Ben is turning over in his grave.  God have mercy on us!

Scientific Shift Toward God

For centuries, people have been told that science and belief in God are on opposite sides of a growing divide — that as science uncovers more about the universe, faith becomes less necessary.

But something surprising is happening. Instead of pushing God out of the picture, some modern discoveries in physics, cosmology, and biology are prompting scientists to ask questions that sound remarkably theological — questions about beginnings, purpose, and design.

A striking example of this is the recently released book God, the Science, the Evidence: The Dawn of a Revolution by French researchers Michel‑Yves Bolloré and Olivier Bonnassies. Drawing on contributions from more than twenty scientists, including a Nobel laureate, the book argues that science today — from the Big Bang to the astonishing complexity of life — increasingly points toward a Creator rather than blind chance.

One example the authors highlight is DNA, the molecule carrying the instructions for all life. Its intricate structure and immense information content appear far more like a coded design than something that could easily arise by accident. 

This, they argue, challenges the idea that life could have emerged purely through random processes. The book has already sparked conversations worldwide, showing that questions of faith and science are far from mutually exclusive.

https://www.prophecynewswatch.com/article.cfm?recent_news_id=9678

IMO It is nonsensical to believe this intricate design of our human body could be by chance. DNA and other bodily creations such as how does an eye see or how does the human brain work, defies the possibility of evolution. Just think of the vastness of our universe. The perfect place of earth as it circles the Sun. God is the only answer. That isn’t even a statement of faith, it’s a statement of intelligent thinking. Common sense lets me know there is a creator. But faith is belief in Jesus Christ as my savior, that He died for me and rose from the grave. Faith is, I believe the Word of God to be true and a roadmap for humanity. Faith lets me know God has it all under control, even when it looks like the world is falling apart, when it’s only falling into place. Prophecy foretold, prophecy fulfilled! Rh

Who is the Iranian Islamic Republic’s ayatollah, Mojtaba Khamenei? 

Mojtaba is the second son of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was eliminated in an Israeli strike at the start of Operation Roaring Lion; He is considered more extreme than his father

Well that’s not good news, someone more extreme than Khamenei.  It seems he might be responsible for the crackdown when protests began in January. Doesn’t bode well for regime change which is the priority, IMO.  But  you will get what you get in an Islamist republic. Rh

Mojtaba Khamenei was officially chosen Sunday evening as the Supreme Leader of Iran, according to state media. Mojtaba is the second son of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an Israeli strike at the start of Operation “Lion’s Roar.”

A decision on the matter was supposed to be published last week, but was apparently postponed due to concerns he would be assassinated. Those responsible for the decision to choose Mojtaba are the Assembly of Experts, which Israel attempted to strike last week — 88 clerics who have the authority to determine the identity of the next leader.

Nevertheless, among the current leadership in Iran there are also opponents. The most prominent of them is Ali Larijani, the Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.

In 2004, Mojtaba married Zahra, and in 2007 their first child was born. According to reports, he was forced to seek fertility treatment abroad, and earlier this week it was reported in Iran that his son and wife were killed in an attack alongside the former Supreme Leader and his wife.

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He studied in religious institutions in the city of Qom and received approval as a cleric. He is close to the Revolutionary Guards and established his connections with those who would later become high-ranking members of the organization during the Iran-Iraq War. His wife and one of his children were killed in the opening strike of Operation Roaring Lion.

In recent weeks, claims have been made in Iran that Mojtaba played a significant role in suppressing the protests in January, coordinating actions with the Revolutionary Guards. If the regime maintains its current hierarchy, it is expected to make the country even more conservative, and is also likely to promote the election of conservative allies to key positions in the country, just as he promoted former Iranian President Ahmadinejad to his role.  I 24 Israeli News

Latest Update: Mojtaba has a broken leg and some type of eye injury and is the hospital. Maybe he is just scared about elimination. Hospital is a good place to hide. Rh

Prophetic Times: Elam??

As a prophecy buff and one who has spent hundreds of hours looking into prophecy, I’m not an expert but a student, these are exciting times. Some prophecy has clear signs to predict, however much of what I hear today is based upon people who have come late to the party. Disagreements are fine between prophecy experts on certain issues. I take to heart the saying “unity on the essentials, freedom on the non-essentials.

The subject of Elam which takes in a part of Iran has a prophecy which is confusing, or should I say has two different interpretations. One is that this prophecy has been fulfilled, another interpretation is that that it could be in the process of fulfillment in this war of today. Below is an excellent article that gives both sides. It’s a good read. I’ll not tell which side I take, you decide. Rh

https://harbingersdaily.com/an-analysis-of-jeremiahs-elam-prophecy-currently-unfolding-or-fulfilled-in-history/

A Warning Believers Should Not Ignore

We know the destruction of America is the main theme of all Globalist. With a strong America their goals of a one world government, or regions of rule, will not happen. We must stand tall and reject the growing socialism here in the US. I am calling for intercession prayer to combat and stop this destruction of borders and sovereignty of nations. It’s always the usual suspects that hate America, Carlson and Owens. Rh

There is a Russian ideologue most people in the West have never heard of – yet his ideas are spreading in ways that should concern anyone who cares about the future of the West, and about Israel.

His name is Alexander Dugin.

Dugin is the chief promoter of a geopolitical concept called “multipolarity.” His vision is to dismantle the Western-led global order and replace it with several competing civilizational blocs.

In his worldview the world should be divided into spheres such as:

• Russia leading a Eurasian empire

• China as its own civilizational pole

• A unified Islamic world

• Other regional blocs balancing each other

For this system to emerge, the Western alliance must weaken first – particularly the United States.

And here is the troubling part.

In a recent video, Dugin openly pointed to several American influencers whom he believes help advance that process by challenging the Western order from within.

Among the voices he mentioned were:

Tucker Carlson

Alex Jones

Candace Owens

To be clear: mentioning these names does not necessarily mean coordination. But the fact that a leading geopolitical strategist for Russia sees internal American voices as helping advance his agenda should give believers pause.

Why should evangelical Christians care?

Because historically God has used America in a unique way to bless and protect Israel. A weakening of the United States and of the Western alliance would dramatically change the strategic environment for Israel.

Scripture reminds us that the nations will ultimately turn against Israel (Zechariah 12–14). Watching ideological movements that seek to weaken the Western world should therefore make us more alert – not less.

This is not about politics.

It is about discernment.

As believers we must be careful not to unknowingly amplify narratives that could ultimately undermine the very alliance that has helped protect Israel for decades.

“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.” (Psalm 33:12) copied from Amir Tsarfati