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UPDATED 26 June 2025: Israel's Operation Rising Lion turned out to be an undeclared 12-day war (12-23 June) against the Twelver regime of Iran. After the U.S. Midnight Hammer strikes on Fordo, Natanz (black dot in the image above) and Isfahan, which were not a declaration of war, but a well-planned and perfectly executed coup de grĂ¢ce to force the Twelver leadership to sue for a cessation of hostilities. This was achieved and for the time being tenuous hudna (ceasefire) between Israel and Iran has literally been "hammered" into effect. How long this will endure is subject to rife speculation, conjecture and future events.
Not long after the hudna was accepted the Twelver Parliament voted near unanimously (one abstention, zero no votes) to renew the regime's nuclear program. Of course, the operating reactor at Bushehr was never touched over the 12 days of war, meaning even after this war Iran may still have a path to nuclear weaponization. Both the U.S. and Israel say that evidence of renewed nuclear weaponization would lead to new strikes.
A curious thing occurred over the 12 days of intense Israeli air strikes in Iran. The IAF flew its numerous airstrike packages unimpeded over Syria and Iraq with nary a whimper from either country. Not many countries around the world objected either.
According to Israeli officials in Mossad and the IDF their forces have long been inside Iran and will stay in place for the foreseeable future. Some are suggesting that the objective now is to facture Iran into several ethnic polities (Kurds, Arabs, Baloch's, Azeris, etc.). This also is strong I&W that the confrontation with Iran is not over but has been put into a temporary hiatus, thus confirming Jeremiah's prophecy.
27 June 2025: Three quick notes.
1.) Heavy construction equipment is already busy moving earth at the Fordo nuclear complex. The IRGC clearly wants to get back inside the mountain quickly.
2.) The IAF chief has directed his forces to ensure air superiority in Iranian airspace for the foreseeable future and to continue suppression of Iranian ballistic missiles.
3.) President Trump days he'll for certain order new strikes in Iran if the situation warrants. I assess that Trump prematurely let Iran and the IRGC off the hook and has made a serious miscalculation in not taking out the Ayatollah.
UPDATE 5 July 2025: We've said so previously and it warrants repeating and/or a reminder: the war with the Twelver regime in Iran IS NOT OVER. Not for the State of Israel and not for the United States of America. The belligerent threats coming from the black turbaned mullahs are unlimited and unending. The fearful damage done across the entire spectrum of their military capabilities has truly caused much dismay among the Twelver elites, but their core theological beliefs remain unbowed. The fervent desire to destroy America and Israel is more pronounced than before and for this objective the mullahs will require a nuclear weapons capability with a low-tech delivery method of the most rudimentary kind. By ship or camel they will use whatever method is available. And so the inevitability of renewed warfare is assured, from now until Ezekiel 38/39.
Eyes remain wide open...
By the way, forgot to mention the IAF strike on the Arak heavy water reactor. The reactor was inoperable at the time of the Israeli strike, the reactor was destroyed.
ReplyDeleteIsrael also used its smaller sized bunker buster weapons, specific craters seen in satellite imagery confirm their use.
It is hoped that everyone's television was tuned into the entirety of SECDEF Hegseth and C-JCS Gen. Caine briefing this morming. This was the most thorough briefing I have seen, ever. And the fake news in attendance were put in their place expertly.
ReplyDeleteOne true gem from today's briefing was that the GBU-57 MOP was designed, tested and proven capable for this specific mission, and that it was conceived because the DTRA experts who studied the construction of the facility since 2008 realized there was no weapon in the US arsenal to accomplish the mission parameters.
DeleteBased upon statements coming from US and Israeli leaders, I would ssdess that there's something brewing in the next two weeks that requires Netanyahu's full attention.
ReplyDeleteI'm wondering if it's a "Re-Strike" assessment for a previously unknown nuke site?
Amit Segal posted this morning: The Prime Minister’s Office denies the conversation described in the Israel Hayom report, which reported on a plan involving full normalization, partial annexation, and a principled agreement to a two-state solution in the future:
Delete“No such political proposal as supposedly described in the article was presented to Israel, and naturally, Israel did not agree to it.”
So, how much head faking is going on--it was, as you know, part of the political/military strategy of the "12 Day War"--is unknown. As you often say, what we do know is what God has told us. One day His land will be divided, the Jews will flee to Petra (or wherever He has prepared for them), Elam will be destroyed and scattered, Israel will be living in false security when destruction comes.
Hmewrdbd,
DeleteThis is a good example for why the normal course on ET is to not post unverified data from websites and/or various individuals unless that data has been fully corroborated or validated.
Amit Segal is a good source.
By the way, Amit Segal is absolutely correct about Israel's Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer.
DeleteRon Dermer, almost singlehandedly, saved the Netanyahu coalition government from recent collapse and was critical cog in the effort to see that Operation Midnight Hammer was launched by the US.
I saw that report as well, and the first thing that came to my mind was Joel 3: “In those days and at that time,
ReplyDeletewhen I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem,
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I will gather all nations
and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat.[b]
There I will put them on trial
for what they did to my inheritance, my people Israel,
because they scattered my people among the nations
and divided up my land.
Although it is certainly a godly thing to try to bring peace/end killing and destruction (even though according to God's word it won't endure), dividing God's land will not bring a blessing, since obedience is better than sacrifice. This makes me very concerned for my country.
Due emphasis is needed here to inform that Israel's war against Iranian Twelver regime and its IRGC military is not over.
ReplyDeleteIsrael has urgently informed the citizens of Iran that for their own well being and safety to stay clear of regime facilities, vehicles, officials, IRGC troops, Basij and even those receiving cell phone calls from the IRGC - stand well clear of these.
The IDF continues bringing reserve forces up for combat duties.
The IDF has released its collected intel of the Twelver's IRGC warplan which was preempted by Operation Rising Lion on 12 June and eleven days thereafter until terminated by the American president following his ordered strikes on nuclear facilities.
ReplyDeleteThe interesting eschatological point of the IRGC warplan was that it very closely mirrored the Psalm 83 prophetic narrative.
IDF knowledge of this plan has resulted in the deployment of additional brigades and reinforcing battalions on ALL of Israel's land borders.
DeleteRevisiting the recent look at Daniel 9:27 and the "covenant among many."
ReplyDeleteNot only is this covenant (deal, pact, treaty, agreement) among many nations, but it also is an international legal framework permitting Jewish sacrifice and offerings in/on the Third Temple grounds. At the middle of the 7 years (i.e. 42 months, 3.5 years) the covenant is unilaterally abbrogated to halt the sacrifices and offerings. The "Abomination of Desolation" is substituted in their place, in the Holy Place within a wing of the Third Temple.
This is a virtual repeat of what Antiochus IV Epiphanes did in 167 BC.
I want to be honest, I see all the things happening and I am conflicted in my heart. On one hand, I see these things happening that I believe to be prophecy fulfillment, e.g. Jeremiah 49, Psalm 83 - and the things on the horizon, Isaiah 17, Ezekiel 38 & 39 - and then on the other, I cannot help but feel like I (or we) are getting it wrong in our interpretation and/or timing because what I “expect” to happen has not happened or at least not completely and this has led to some discouragement. So I wanted to be open and share this with all of you because regardless of what I “feel”, God’s Word is perfect and all these things WILL come to pass just as He said. Brothers and sisters, yes, we are going home soon. Things are not over. It might look like things are settling down in the world, but in my prayer time this morning, I heard The Spirit say VERY CLEARLY, “For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.” and “For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark”.
ReplyDeleteDo not lose heart, we shall see The King at the appointed time.
Thank you brother Jason for these words. Let me just reassure you that the “feeling of misinterpretation” is nothing but the sneaky enemy trying to bring in some confusion and discouragement. But we know the end of the story. Just remember….it’s when they “SAY” peace and safety, not when it actually happens. Be encouraged my brother and May the peace of God be with you!
DeleteJason,
Delete"God’s Word is perfect and all these things WILL come to pass just as He said."
EXACTLY!!!
Bro. Jason;
DeleteThanks so much for making this comment. You've summed up perfectly what I am sure many of us feel from time to time. Certainly, I have experienced this myself.
Bro. Sean's repeated reminders that God is in control and that by association, everything happening is also under control, are also apropos of this phenomenon.
Thanks again for your comment. Bro. Steve
A long time consistent theme on Eschatology Today is ...
ReplyDelete"Past as Prologue."
What has been will be again. Scripture is filled with examples.
Ecclesiastes 1:9 - What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun. Bro. Steve
DeleteBro Steve,
DeleteThat's where "past is prologue" comes from. đŸ˜€
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz says the IAF has a standing operational order to:
ReplyDelete*maintain air superiority over Iran
*prevent nuclear advancement
*prevent missile production
*respond inside Iran for its support of terrorist activities against the State of Israel.
Iranian Twelver Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi has issued a fatwa calling for the assassination of President Trump and PM Netanyahu.
DeleteOne of Gods signature actions in reserving rebrobates for judgement is hardening of the heart - sometimes against all evidence and/or logic. This is IMHO, the only reasonable explanation for what is happening here. Just like Pharoah with Moses. Bro. Steve.
DeleteThe US and Israel Should have taken the 12'ers out by the dozen already
DeleteBro Steve,
DeleteAgree 100%.
Tommy,
DeleteBut for Trump's ultimatum to Netanyahu for Israel to call back it's strike package at the call for ceasefire, the Twelver regime might have collapsed shortly thereafter. However, God put Trump in place for His reasons, so that His will could be manifest as it was written; the appointment will be kept.
I think it's simply not quite time yet. God has his timetable, and that's partially what's restraining everything, and that could be where Trump fits in and why God placed him there. IMHO.
DeleteJon Hartman
And PM Bibi Netanyahu, his longevity leading Israel indicates the LORD's will also.
DeleteToday Bibi Netanyahu meets Trump in Washington, D.C.
The likely subjects are premature victory handshakes, Abraham Accords enlargement (Syria & Lebanon), saving Gaza terrorists from extermination, and Israel's gratitude for the 7,000+ JDAM kits for BLU-109 and Mk-82 bombs for only $510 million.
These things will result in continuation of the prophetic wars in full.
I'm likewise sensing it this way also.
DeleteJon, thank you for your comment. This is how we see it as well.
ReplyDeleteBro. Sean;
ReplyDeleteSomething that caught my eye from your header image to SITREP B2-25 - the profile of the B2 Spirit is actually identical (as in about 98%), to the side profile of a Peregrine falcon in stoop configuration; something that allows the bird greatly enhanced aerodynamic perfornance, and facilitating speeds significantly exceeding what would normally be possible with the creatures weight and normal air resistance.
Always interesting when humans use their various advanced tools to create remarkable inventions - and end up mimicing God's designs. Bro. Steve.
Very much so Bro Steve!
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Breaking News:
ReplyDeleteMembers of Congress from both parties have submitted a bill to the US House of Representatives that would grant President Donald Trump authority to give Israel access to stealth B-2 bombers and bunker-buster bombs if it is determined that Iran continues to develop nuclear weapons. According to the proposal, which is still awaiting approval, this would be an unprecedented operational cooperation initiative – including deployment, equipment and training – but without transferring permanent ownership or direct control of the stealth bombers to Israel, which the US has never handed over to foreign entities.
This comes on the heels of Iran's refusal to cooperate with the IAEA ands its demand for reparations for the damages caused by Israeli and US bombing in the 12-day war.
More Breaking News:
ReplyDeleteThe application of full Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria will take place before the end of the Knesset summer session on July 27, 2025.
Sean, do you think this will fly? We know from Joel that the land will be divided, but we aren't given the borders. Perhaps just Gaza carved off?
DeleteHmewrdbd,
DeleteI think the whole of Joel 3 needs to be read for context. This is a prophecy about the Lord's Judgment (i.e. Jehoshaphat) of the nations during the Great Tribulation (Megas Thlipsis).
And...
DeleteAmos 9:14-15
"I will bring back the captives of My people Israel;
They shall build the waste cities and inhabit them;
They shall plant vineyards and drink wine from them;
They shall also make gardens and eat fruit from them.
I will plant them in their land,
And no longer shall they be pulled up
From the land I have given them.”
Application of sovereignty in this manner will also materially contribute to "...continuation of the prophetic wars in full", as you stated above on 01 July. Islamists will NOT be happy at all; nor will their enablers / cheerleaders at the UN. Bro. Steve
DeleteBeen maintaining radio silence for a couple of days because the disinformation coming from all sides is truly epic.
Delete. ....and I been refraining of watching everything altogether. not even christian conservatives are giving collaborating reports. maintaining your silence is wisdom
DeleteJon Hartman
Happy 4th of July Sean !
DeleteTommy,
DeleteThanks to all American patriots; a great many young, before their time, some older with even more to give but who gave it all and then some. None are forgotten this July 4th!