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Rubio Rejects Iran’s Extortion Scheme Over Strait of Hormuz

Speaking on Fox News, Rubio laid bare the true nature of Iran’s so-called “offer” to reopen the strait: “What they mean by opening the straits is, yes, the straits are open — as long as you coordinate with Iran, get our permission, or we’ll blow you up, and you pay us.”

Rubio Rejects Iran’s Extortion Scheme Over Strait of Hormuz

Speaking on Fox News, Rubio laid bare the true nature of Iran’s so-called “offer” to reopen the strait: “What they mean by opening the straits is, yes, the straits are open — as long as you coordinate with Iran, get our permission, or we’ll blow you up, and you pay us.”

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Rubio Rejects Iran’s Extortion Scheme Over Strait of Hormuz

Speaking on Fox News, Rubio laid bare the true nature of Iran’s so-called “offer” to reopen the strait: “What they mean by opening the straits is, yes, the straits are open — as long as you coordinate with Iran, get our permission, or we’ll blow you up, and you pay us.”

Iran’s ‘Internet Pro’ Rollout Seen as Tool of Control, Not Freedom

Iran’s evolving internet policy underscores a broader trend among authoritarian regimes: leveraging technology not just to block dissent, but to shape narratives. By selectively amplifying regime-aligned voices while silencing others, Tehran appears to be constructing a digital ecosystem designed to project stability while suppressing unrest.

Teens Detained After Arson Attack On London Synagogue Possibly Linked To Iran

British police on Monday confirmed the detention of two teenagers over an arson attack on a synagogue in London, the latest in a series of incidents targeting the Jewish community, as investigators examine possible links to Iran.

Iran Is Learning The Hard Way… Nothing Can Thwart God’s Promises To The Nation Of Israel

It’s difficult to grasp how dramatically everything has changed since Hamas crossed the border into Israel on October 7, 2023. Hamas still exists and might rise again, but, for now, it is a shell of its former self. Hezbollah keeps finding and firing remnants of its old missile arsenal, but it has nothing like the stockpile it had just 2½ years ago. The new regime in Syria is wicked and dangerous, but it is not linked to Iran as the old Assad regime had been. The Houthis, the Shiite militias in Iraq, and other enemies of Israel still exist. But the Iranian regime that once fed and directed them has been shattered. 

Warped Islamic Eschatology: Iranian Regime Hardliners Declare Trump To Be An Evil Apocalyptic Figure

The Iranian regime is viewing this conflict through their own eschatological lens—one which they truly believe they will be supernaturally rescued from. Islamic hardliners who hold to a view that Donald Trump is Dajjal are concentrated in large numbers in Iran and because of this, they will fiercely resist him, believing that the Mahdi and Isa will eventually sweep in and deal with the US/Israel coalition. If the regime falls, it may go some way to shattering their faith in this false apocalyptic vision. If the regime holds against the might of the US and Israel, unfortunately it will mean the narrative strengthens and the resistance grows.

US Navy Blockade Successfully Takes Control Of Iranian Ports In Another Effective Blow To Tehran’s Crumbling Regime

This move hits the remnants of the regime right where it hurts. The economic damage is estimated at approximately $435 million per day. Due to Trump’s reinvigorated sanctions, Iran is already broke. The government’s own internet blackout is harming the economy. And Iranian state media estimate it will take $270 billion to rebuild after the damage caused by American and Israeli bombing. The U.S. Navy now effectively controls the gates of Iran — or at least its ports — yet the Iranian regime refuses to acknowledge defeat.

A Hostile Iran, A Threatened Israel, And A World On Edge

For years, Iran has openly expressed its desire to wipe Israel off the map. And Israel’s greatest concern? That Iran might acquire nuclear weapons to turn that threat into reality. That concern isn’t irrational. While most nations view nuclear arms as a deterrent, Iran’s objective appears to be much more sinister. It aims to eradicate Israel, echoing the genocidal ambitions of Hitler. The world is watching. Oil prices have skyrocketed. Global markets are shaken. For students of the Bible, these events resonate with prophetic familiarity.

Instilling Fear And Suppressing Dissent: Iran Executions Surge To Highest Level In Decades

Iran executed at least 1,639 people in 2025, marking the highest number of executions since 1989, according to a joint report by the Norway-based organization Iran Human Rights.

In Under 40 Days, The World’s Number One State Sponsor Of Terrorism Has Been Brought To Its Knees

As part of the ceasefire, Iran has agreed to open the Strait of Hormuz and allow ships to travel through that vital waterway freely. Will they actually stick to that over the next two weeks? That remains to be seen. But clearly, the regime is a shell of what it was on February 28th. A nation of 93 million people with a massive arsenal of ballistic missiles and powerful friends in the form of Russia, China, and North Korea is now teetering on the brink.

Why the West Must Fight: Iranian Regime Lowers Military Recruitment Age To 12-Years-Old

In case you needed another reminder of the evil that the United States and Israel are up against, an IRGC terror organization official just announced that the regime has officially lowered its minimum recruitment age to twelve. Boys who should be kicking a soccer ball and running around a school playground are instead playing with weapons like RPG launchers.

Remarkable Resilience: A Brief History Of Christian Persecution In Iran 

Christianity has existed in modern Iran for nearly 2,000 years. Long before the rise of Islam, Christian communities were already flourishing in the Persian Empire. Over centuries, these believers endured waves of suspicion, discrimination, and persecution. Yet despite political upheaval and government repression, Christianity has survived in Iran and continues today through both historic communities and a growing underground church. 

The Art Of No Deal: Iran, Trump, And The Price Of Negotiating With Terrorists

Ecclesiastes says that there's a time for all things. There's a time for peace and a time for war. The Biden error was believing that you could have one without the credible threat of the other—and we saw what that produced. We saw what it did in Kabul. We saw what it did in Kyiv. We saw it in the Kibbutzim in southern Israel. Iran has been a clear and present danger for 47 years. We can't neutralize evil by signing an agreement.

A World In Dire Straits: Iran Clings To Its Last Vestige Of Power

The Strait of Hormuz has remained at the center of escalating tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran for decades. Right now, the Strait remains Iran's most potent non-nuclear weapon. A desperate, weakened Iran, with fewer strategic options, sees the Strait as its last remaining leverage, a geographical choke point where it holds a strategic advantage.

Courtesy Of The US And Israel, A Collection Of Butchers, Jihadists, And Modern-Day Nazis, Are Now Facing Judgment

The regime's leadership is being taken out one by one. In just 19 days since Operation Epic Fury began, Iran's Air Force, Navy, and missile defenses have all been destroyed. Its ballistic missile and drone launches have also plummeted. The US and Israel, working side by side, are completely obliterating Iran's entire military and terror infrastructure in stunning fashion. President Trump posted on Wednesday that "the world's number one state sponsor of terrorism" is being put "out of business."

Russia Deepens Military Support To Iran Amid Escalating Conflict — Report

Officials say Russia has also supplied Iran with detailed intelligence on U.S. and allied military positions, including sensitive radar installations in countries such as Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman. This intelligence support is believed to have contributed to more precise Iranian strikes in recent weeks, particularly against early-warning defense systems.

Despite War and Persecution, Christianity In Iran Quietly Grows: ‘So Many People Want To Hear About Jesus’

“[T]here is a church in Iran, and it’s a beautiful church. It’s a church that over the last 47 years has grown rapidly. … [W]e don’t know the exact numbers, but what we do know is that there has been very rapid growth. … [I]t’s a church that has been persecuted, it has suffered, and it has shown itself to be resilient.”

How Far The West Has Fallen: When Confronted With A Modern-Day Nazi Regime, Europe Declares It ‘Would Rather Not Get Involved’

To get an idea of just how far the West has fallen, compare the current US military operation against Iran to the effort to defeat Nazi Germany during World War II. Today, the free world is facing a modern-day Nazi death cult in the form of Iran's regime. You would think the entire free world would unite to eliminate this existential threat, just as it did during World War II—but 2026 is not 1941.

Trump Warns NATO Faces ‘Very Bad’ Future If Allies Refuse To Help Reopen Strait Of Hormuz

President Donald Trump is warning that NATO could face serious consequences if US allies do not step in to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz after Iran’s actions disrupted the vital shipping route. In an interview published Sunday by the Financial Times, Trump said countries that depend heavily on oil passing through the strait should assist the United States in securing it. He argued the burden should not fall only on Washington.

America’s Friendship With Israel Is Not Simply A ‘Political Issue,’ It Is A Profoundly Biblical One

The historic partnership between the United States and Israel during Operation Epic Fury has been a sight to see. Analysts are describing the blitz against the Iranian regime as “one of the most coordinated Allied operations in modern warfare.” The deep friendship Israel holds with the Trump administration has been a game-changer in the Middle East, one that stands in sharp contrast to others that came before.

Trump Should Be Commended For Acting Against Iran — Not Because It Was Popular, But Because It Was Justified

If there has been a justifiable war since World War II, this may be it. This is not defending oil-rich countries made wealthy by American dependence. This is confronting a direct threat to our security and to that of our natural ally, Israel. President Trump should be commended for taking the regime at its word and responding — not because it was politically popular, but because it was justified, militarily and morally.

‘Apocalypse-Obsessed’: Experts Call Iran’s New Leader ‘Uniquely Dangerous,’ More Radical Than His Father

In an article in the National Interest, Jason Brodsky, policy director of United Against Nuclear Iran, said the new leadership points to a “dark turn for the Islamic republic,” while Janatan Sayeh of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies said Khamenei “embodies his father’s legacy and all of the Islamic Republic’s defining pathologies: theocratic rule, human rights abuses, destabilizing foreign policy ambitions, and kleptocracy."

Tucker Carlson Accuses Israel Of Starting ‘Religious War’ With Iran, Insists Jews Are Plotting To Level Al Aqsa

Tucker Carlson is currently looking for anything he can blame Israel and the Jews for. That is the epitome of demonization. He is at it again with more lies about Israel and the Jews. The demonizing continues. This time, he claims that an orthodox Jewish sect known as Chabad-Lubavitch started the Iran war (and pulled the USA into it) because Chabad wants to usher in the building of the Third Temple in Jerusalem.

An Analysis Of Jeremiah’s Elam Prophecy: Currently Unfolding Or Fulfilled In history?

The nation of Elam ceased to exist when it was attacked and absorbed into the Babylonian Empire. It became a province of that empire. It subsequently continued as a province, and not an independent nation, when it became part of the Persian, Greek, and Roman empires. Today, it is a province of Iran. Jeremiah’s prophecy says it will be shattered when it exists as a nation (verse 37). That occurred long ago.

Anne Graham Lotz: A Letter To The Iranian Church

The Iranian church is the fastest growing church in the world. On February 15th, I was asked by a group of ministry leaders to write a letter to the Iranian church with the assurance that it would be delivered through their extensive networks. After prayer and fasting, I felt led to write the letter that included a prayer. I submitted it on February 16th, very compelled that time was of the essence to get it out immediately. And then the satellites shut down all communication. With God’s help it has filtered into the hands of Iranian house churches, with reports coming back that it is being memorized and passed from person to person.

Iranian Women’s Soccer Players Granted Asylum In Australia After Anthem Protest

Australia has granted humanitarian visas to five Iranian women’s soccer players who sought asylum amid fears for their safety if they returned to the Islamic Republic, authorities confirmed.

Is Iran Ready For A Post-Islamic Republic Transition?

After decades in exile, Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi is widely seen within the diaspora as the most credible opposition figure to lead Iran. Should the Islamic Republic completely collapse, Pahlavi is positioning himself as the voice for a democratic secular transition. This is the question on everyone's mind: How will the Iranian people respond the day after the Islamic Republic falls?

Iran State TV Hacked, Airs Message From Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi Urging Military to Join Protesters

Iran’s state television network briefly lost control of one of its main channels on Wednesday after hackers interrupted programming and aired a message from Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi calling on the Iranian military to side with protesters against the Islamic Republic.

Onlookers And Bad Actors: How The War In Iran Is Setting The Stage For A Future Prophetic Battle

There are several geopolitical and prophetic implications of the current war in Iran. One major impact is that it is surfacing and strengthening the alliances that are presented in the Bible in Ezekiel chapter 38. This chapter in the Bible tells us that in the end times, when Israel is at rest and living securely, they are going to be invaded by a coalition of nations. If you look at the location of these ancient places on a modern map, it's very clear that the main leaders at the core of this coalition are Russia, Iran, and Turkey.

‘I Was Walking Through Blood’: Iran’s Doctors And Nurses Recount Regime’s Hospital Horrors

When the missiles started raining down on Iran Saturday, there was a sense of urgency for people to get to safety, yes, but there was also another overriding emotion for many: relief. The show of force by the U.S. and Israel was the violent answer to countless prayers offered up since January, when leaders massacred thousands of innocents to stop the wave of anti-regime protests gripping the country. Most of the nation had started to worry that the bloodbath would go unpunished by the world. They were wrong. 

Israel And Iran: The Nations Tremble, But God Remains Sovereign

The world trembles. Alliances shift. Rockets fly. Nations posture. But heaven is not shaken. The same God who preserved Israel in the days of Esther is still sovereign today. The same God who foretold Jerusalem would become a burden to the nations will bring His prophetic plan to completion. History is not spiraling out of control. It is moving toward a King

As Khamenei’s Reign Of Terror Ends, The Iranian People Seeking Freedom See Light At The End Of The Tunnel

Khamenei spent the better part of his life terrorizing the Middle East and the world with his desire to spread the Islamic Republic's hateful ideology. He influenced the rise of Hamas and Hezbollah, terrorist organizations bent on the destruction of the Jewish State and God's chosen people. He announced "death to America" and "death to Israel," but his reign of terror ends with hope for the Iranian people. Hope that their freedom is near on the horizon.

Trump Orders Trade Cutoff With Spain, Blasts UK Over Denied Base Access Amid Iran War

President Donald Trump on Tuesday criticized Spain and the United Kingdom over access to military bases as US operations targeting Iran continue, saying some European allies have cooperated while others have not. He made the remarks during an Oval Office meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

From Ancient Persia To Modern Iran: Examining Today’s War Through The Lens Of The Book Of Esther

As Israel observes the feast of Purim, the barrages of Iranian missiles underscore the Jewish people's resilience in a whole new light. As Jews worldwide gather to eat hamantaschen and read the book of Esther for the feast of Purim, Israeli soldiers remain at their posts from Gaza to the North. Israeli civilians walk in fear, as a rain of missiles launch from the same geographical location at the center of the epic story detailed in the book of Esther.

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