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

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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

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.

A Warning Believers Should Not Ignore

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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

Pass The Save Act

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Sen. Thune, it’s time to clean out your office! Trump call him and tell him “you’re fired!!”

Following the unprecedented election in 2016 of Trump, the deep state pulled out all the stops. Outgoing President Obama decided to push the intelligence networks to dig up dirt on Trump. It didn’t matter if it was true or not. It wasn’t. Manufactured evidence almost took Trump down along with several of his friends and appointees who were slandered. Evidence is now out and there should be arrests. Don’t hold your breath, but Obama should be the first perp walked.

In 2020, with a vigorous and popular Trump running against a feeble Biden the Deep State had to do something to ensure Trump lost. That was all solved with the covid scam and mail in ballots that were not verified and dropped off days and weeks later. The fix was in, voting stopped as Trump lead in several toss up states. Later we find that the Dominion voting systems helped change votes, and added votes for Biden. The election was stolen. Again evidence has been found, and our elections will never be the same.

However now we have the opportunity to fix at least a part of the problem with the SAVE ACT. The house has passed, but the Senate lead by worthless John Thune and aided by the octogenarian and Biden lookalike Mitch (China) McConnell, it hasn’t even been brought to the floor for a vote. Thune is bought and paid for. He is dirty. Case closed, and all the other so-called Republicans who will not vote in favor of election integrity. Millions must be flowing to these dirty politicians from somewhere. But where? The DOJ must get to the bottom of the election issue here in America, without free and fair election, our country is lost.

Call the wayward Senators, especially Thrune’s office and demand action. Won’t do any good, but it will make you feel better to yell at someone. It did me. Maybe not yell, but forceable language is the order of the day.

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

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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.

United States Military Might

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As a member of the Republican Party, more out of the lesser of two evils, I believe in America first.  Up to a point.  I am a Christian conservative who understands that in this world America can’t just stick its head in the sand.  We need a powerful military and we also need to put our finger on the scales of injustice.  I support military action against Iran.  Western democracies and Jimmy Carter in his weakness allowed the radicals to come to power.  Each succeeding President, with exception of Reagan, who had other fish to fry, were also responsible.  

Iran has a large Christian community inside the country, and this uprising was a call for freedom and self determination. President Trump encouraged the demonstrations and now it’s time to act.  I expect it will go as well as the quick intervention in Venezuela.  The world needs a strong hand and a determined vision, whether we like it or not we are the conscience of the world. 

Below is a post from Amir Tsarfati’s Telegram page. Interesting read.  God bless America and I pray for the peace of Jerusalem!

The showdown with Iran is not only about Tehran.

It is a live demonstration.

The massive force buildup – carrier strike groups – bomber rotations – layered missile defenses – sustained logistics air bridges – all serve a broader purpose.

Iran is the operational arena.

China is the strategic audience.

Beijing is watching:

   •   How fast the U.S. can mass power

   •   How long it can sustain deployments

   •   Whether alliances hold under pressure

   •   Whether it can operate in multiple theaters simultaneously

This is deterrence by demonstration.

If Washington can project overwhelming force in the Middle East while maintaining Indo-Pacific readiness, it reinforces American dominance in the 21st century.

The message is not rhetorical. It is kinetic.

And it is being delivered in real time.

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.