Shalom Partner and Friend of Israel,

What’s happening "In THAT Day" (the Latter Days or the Last Day) is happening in today. Biblical Prophecy is unfolding but many people are NOT ready. In the End-times ISRAEL will take centre stage that day was Prophesied 2,500 years ago! We are at the end of this timeframe make NO mistake! There is a heaviness in the hour we are living in and if we have spiritual eyes, we can literally feel it. As the world grows darker, the shaking WILL increase …and "the clock of Heaven" seems to be moving towards "midnight!" The Nations are sliding into a world war, and what they are doing now is testing their powers in ways that should terrify anyone paying attention. Experts now say; Iran is "the spark," Russia is "the fuel" Israel is "the fuse" and America is "the match," and the entire world is the battlefield! We are told in Daniel 12:8-9 …that NOT all End-time Prophecies will be understood UNTIL the time comes for them to be fulfilled!

Like it or not! God has BOTH these two of the world’s strongest Leaders once again fulfilling Prophecy! Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu (Bibi," is a common Hebrew diminutive for "Benjamin" derived from "Ben" - meaning "son" and the first syllable of his full name) …and the 47th US President Donald Trump (and in President Trump’s first term (45th US President) they were in power at this time in this Generation …and as Iran (Persia) rises up against Israel they are being used by God for His purposes of Last Days. 

It was NOT a coincidence that the 3 PURIM Bloodmoon’s (2024-2025-2026) in a row …and that the war of IRAN against Israel escalated on Purim. Since seizing power in 1979, the Islamic Republic of Iran waged a brutal 47-year campaign of war against the United States and Israel …and forced “submission” on its own people. The Iranian Islamic Regime fixated on a principal theme, above all else, with trademark fanaticism nearly every day for nearly half a century: “Death to America” and “Death to Israel!” America “had to die” according to the worldview of IRGC founder Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini as it was according to him and his regime… “the great Satan” (says he and his Mullah’s who for 47 years terrorised the Iranian people) AND Israel ranked was ranked by him as a lesser satanic force “the little Satan” - The “Zionist entity,” Khomeini said in his November 5, 1979, so-called Great Satan speech; “Israel is the “Little Satan,” and a mere extension of American imperialism!” 

OIL will play a huge part in what lies ahead… “Political” war WILL become a “financial” issue! Just look at what Iran’s IRGC dictators had to say in March 2026; “Any Arab or European Country that EXPELS the Ambassadors of Israel and the United States from its territory will have full authority and freedom to pass through the Strait of Hormuz!” This WILL be tempting to MORE and more countries as the days go by, as financial losses mount across the Nations.

Iran has prepared for a regional war that will engulf not only the entire Middle East but the Western World and Islamic Nations too! This is their plan! However, Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia has started bypassing the Strait of Hormuz so instead of shipping oil out of the Persian Gulf, they are pushing crude through the East-West Pipeline across Saudi Arabia to the Red Sea port of Yanbu. That allows tankers to load oil without passing through Hormuz at all. But here’s the important point.

That isn’t the whole story. Oil markets move on expectations and fear, not just physical supply. When traders thought the Strait of Hormuz might close, prices then exploded. Why? Because roughly 20% of the world’s oil passes through that narrow waterway. If it shuts, the world panics! But then a few things happened; Saudi Arabia showed it could reroute millions of barrels a day through Yanbu. Now that’s actually a very good observation because when markets realised oil could still move …even if Hormuz becomes dangerous then a lot of the panic premium in OIL prices disappeared. You see, it’s also a war on geological economics. If the Strait of Hormuz can be partially bypassed …does Iran actually have as much leverage over the Global OIL market as everyone assumes? We will see and time will surely tell. 

What we are watching taking place in Iran right now is NOT random geopolitics… It is Ancient Prophecy stepping into Modern headlines! In every generation there are Nations who think that they can wipe out the Jewish people; 2700 years ago, it was the Assyrian Empire who was the superpower of the world. They conquered city after city …and finally stood outside Jerusalem saying, "don’t trust your God!" "No God has ever saved a nation from Assyria!" The King of Judah went to the Holy Temple in Jerusalem and cried out to God and the Prophet Isaiah said to him; "Thus says the Lord, I (God) will protect this City, the king of Assyria shall NOT enter" …and that very night something extraordinary happened; " And it came to pass on that night that the angel of the Lord went out and slew 185,000 of the camp of Assyria." - 2 Kings 19:35.

In the morning, they we ALL dead! Historians suggested that it was “a plague” BUT wouldn’t this be miraculous timing? The Assyrians themselves recorded this on a clay inscription known as “the Taylor Prism!” The Assyrian king had boasted about conquering dozens of Cities BUT when he gets to Jerusalem, he says only that he only trapped Jerusalem “like a bird in a cage” …but NEVER says that he captured the city! And then Sennacherib the king who threated Jerusalem was assassinated by his own son while praying in his pagan temple to his pagan god.

The Assyrian army, known for their strength and cruelty. They mocked God and 185,000 was ultimately defeated by God’s Divine intervention, saving the City of Jerusalem from destruction! You see, Jerusalem is Yahweh God’s City where He has His Name engraved. This event highlights the importance of FAITH AND to trust in God’s power to deliver Israel from seemingly insurmountable challenges and threats. Reflect on the incredible image painted in this verse …a powerful army defeated by the hand of God, a king meeting his demise at the hands of his own sons. It underlines the belief that God is ultimately in control of ALL circumstances, even in the face of seemingly overwhelming opposition. This verse serves as a reminder that God’s protection is unwavering and that He is always there to safeguard His people from harm, NO matter how dire the situation may seem. Let this verse inspire you to trust in God’s sovereignty and seek His guidance and protection in times of trouble.

The Bible records that; “Empires rise and Empires fall! However, Empires that threaten the Jewish people WILL ultimately disappear! The people of Israel remain still to this day as the God of Israel is their protector! The death of the Iranian Ayatollah has sent shockwaves through the Middle East after 47 years of brutal Islamic rule. Many Iranians are rejoicing around the world, hoping this marks the end of decades of their oppression. This regime has backed terror PROXY groups; like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis in Yemen, Sudan who have persecuted its own people especially Christians. Yet despite intense opposition, Christianity has grown dramatically in Iran through house Churches …and underground believers. Persecution often fuels spiritual awakening. Remember, Modern-day Iran is Ancient Persia …the land of Esther, Daniel, and King Cyrus, whom God called His “anointed” in Isaiah 45. God has worked in that Nation before, and God is working again with Iran – Persia.

“I will turn you around, put hooks into your jaws, and lead you out with all your army… Persia with them.” - Ezekiel 38:4–5. Iran is NOT simply a political talking point, a land of Biblical significance. Iran (ancient Persia) is considered a major player in End-times Prophecy AND the Jewish people remain God’s chosen people, and they WILL play a defining key role in End-times Prophecy. The Bible clearly foretold that Israel would be scattered and regathered and that was fulfilled on 14 May 1948, …and that’s when the Prophetic “time clock” began to tick. It was NOT just a sign, but a super sign! Not only will the Jews be regathered together in their homeland …but they will be increasingly isolated. That’s happening in our times! The reason WHY Israel is at the forefront of the geopolitical news is that the answer will not be found by politicians or news or any other world affairs …it is only found in the Word of God – the Bible!

The Bible also predicted that Israel WOULD have an exceedingly strong army; “Also, He said to me, “Prophesy to the breath, prophesy, son of man, and say to the breath, ‘Thus says the Lord God: “Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe on these slain, that they may live.” So, I prophesied as He commanded me …and breath came into them, and they lived, and stood upon their feet, an exceedingly great army. Then he said to me: “Son of man, these bones are the people of Israel. … I will bring you back to the land of Israel.” – Ezekiel 37:9-12. How can a tiny Nation like Israel fight the biggest Islamic Nations …if it wasn’t for God’s protection? However, the Bible also warned of the rise of anti-Semitism in the End-times. That is happening! Scripture also predicts that in the last days, a great coalition from the North …including Persia (modern-day Iran) WILL rise up against Israel (Ezekiel 38–39) …yet to be fulfilled!

So, is this Bible Prophecy unfolding? Let’s examine together! Today we are witnessing the fall of IRAN (Persia) but not entirely! Here is where it gets interesting! The Ancient geographical area of ELAM which is as one-tenth of Modern-day Iran, being located between the Persian Gulf and the Zagros Mountains. The Iranian Nuclear Reactor is located today in the Southern portion of this precise area at Bushehr, on the coast of the Persian Gulf! No part of Jeremiah’s Prophecy about Elam has been fulfilled at any time in past history but its most likely fulfilment will occur when their nuclear reactor is destroyed, either by the Israel and United States …OR by an earthquake, releasing radiation that will force the evacuation of the whole area. The Lord’s “fierce anger” WILL be focused on the area of Elam …because Iran is using that area to develop a nuclear weapon which it has declared that it will use to destroy Israel to completely annihilate the Jewish State! Jewish people are targeted across the world simply for being Jewish!

So, are we witnessing God’s Judgment on ELAM and Jeremiah 49 is on the brink… "The word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah the prophet against Elam, in the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah, saying, "Thus says the Lord of hosts: ‘Behold, I (God) will break the bow of Elam, the foremost of their might.  Against Elam I will bring the four winds. From the four quarters of heaven and scatter them toward all those winds; There shall be no nations where the outcasts of Elam will not go (this happened in 1979). For I will cause Elam to be dismayed before their enemies, and before those who seek their life. I will bring disaster upon them, My (God) fierce anger,’ says the Lord; ‘And I will send the sword after them until I have consumed them. I will set My throne in Elam and will destroy from there the king and the princes,’ says the Lord. ‘But it shall come to pass in the latter days: I will bring back the captives of Elam,’ says the Lord." - Jeremiah 49:34–39.

God "setting His Throne" there in Judgment and speaks directly about Elam the region that is today Modern Iran; "I (God) will break the bow of Elam." "I will bring disaster upon them." "I will set My throne in Elam and destroy the king and the princes." "And in the latter days I will restore the fortunes of Elam."  Read that verse slowly; "The BOW" represents Military strength. "The king and princes" represent the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) ruling fundamental Islamic Authority after the Islamic revolution operates alongside the country’s regular army but answers directly to the "supreme leader" Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini (who died in 1989) …and "the destruction of rulers" as the world witnessed Ayatollah Khamenei who was eliminated by Israel on 28 February 2026 as well as his successor who only lasted a few hours. Then his son newly elected supreme leader — Mojtaba Khamenei …has not been seen in public but believed to be seriously injured or even dead. The BOW is not just being bent …it is breaking in real time! The king is dead. The new prince is hiding. Jeremiah 49:38 — "the king and the princes destroyed" — continues to unfold. The scattering to the four winds? That happened in 1979 when the Iranian Revolution sent Iranians into a Global diaspora BUT will again return as we see across the world Iranians celebrating and clearly saying they WILL return after the Regime is gone!

God really did bring upon Elam the "four winds" from the "four quarters" of heaven and scattered the people everywhere. It’s hard to find a Nation to which an Iranian hasn’t been driven, just as the Bible says. And do we see today? Leadership destabilized, Military pressure, internal unrest as the Iranian people look forward to celebrating the end of 47-years of misery under Islamic Rule and a scattered people longing for restoration as they celebrate across the world the fall of the Ayatollah and say they will return to Persia once IRGC is defeated (Jeremiah 49:34–39).

So, what does it mean when the passage says, "I will set my throne in Elam?" It does NOT say Elam becomes God’s Throne centre …AND it does NOT say that Persia replaces Israel …BUT it does say that God WILL preserve a people …and it could refer to the establishment of a government that will be yielded to God!  the Bible makes it clear in many places that the Messiah Yeshua (Jesus Christ) WILL reign from Jerusalem (Isaiah 2:1-4; Zechariah 8:1-3). And then the phrase that should grab our attention: "In the latter days," this isn’t just about regime change …this is about positioning! Why? Because Iran - Ancient Persia (renamed in 1979) is mentioned in Ezekiel 38 as part of the FINAL coalition that rises against Israel before the Day of the Lord. We cannot talk about Last Days Prophecy without Persia.

The destruction of Elam is imminent as we watch it unfold daily and most likely to occur with Israel and America militarily striking the Bushehr Reactor… which, in turn trigger the Psalm 83 war in which all the Islamic Nations with a common border with Israel who are proxies of Iran will unite and attack Israel with the purpose of annihilating the Jewish state. And now we shift from observation to warning! This isn’t about being sensational … it is about being sober because when Prophecy accelerates, God’s Judgment isn’t far behind. Yeshua - Jesus Christ our Lord didn’t tell us these things to entertain us - He told us so that when we see them, we would know the season. And if this is the season …then lukewarm Christianity will NOT survive it …comfortable faith will NOT survive it …cultural Christianity will NOT survive .it ONLY those anchored in Christ will. The world is trembling, and governments are shaking. The question is, are we’ all grounded?

For large numbers of Muslims all over the world, say that the fact that US President Donald Trump is leading an attack on IRAN is evidence that their Islamic apocalypse has arrived…. We realize that this may sound crazy to many, but this is what they actually believe!  In Islamic theology, there is a shadowy figure known as the "one-eyed Dajjal" that rises during the End-times. And according to Wikipedia; "the Islamic Dajjal" roughly corresponds to the figure of "the Antichrist" in the Bible. (The Dajjal is NOT mentioned in the Quran only in their "Hadith)." Islamists say that the Dajjal will emerge out in the East (although the specific location varies) BUT their "Mahdi" (Muslim deliver or messiah) will emerge to battle their "Dajjal," in a final battle against Israel.

This is why many of those Ayatollahs and IRGC in Iran do NOT fear this current war… even as they kill their own people and attack another Muslim Nation! Shiite Muslims ultimate plan is to annihilate Israel and America and WILL attack anyone or any country standing in their path. The fact is that they have actually been looking forward to exactly this sort of a scenario.  Once their Dajjal rises, their "Mahdi" is supposed to return during "a time of great chaos and war." They want CHAOS …and they want WAR! Most Shiite Islamists take this stuff very, very seriously! And a lot of them are entirely convinced that NOW is the time for these things to happen! So, they aren't going to just lay down their arms and give up! Simply because they are expecting their "Mahdi" to show up on "a white horse" at any moment. The Shiites of Iran WILL fight like mad as they believe that the Mahdi will soon come riding to their rescue. Of course that isn’t going to happen, and millions of Shiite Muslims WILL be deeply disillusioned once all of this is finally over!

Every single condition for Ezekiel 38 requires moving into position simultaneously... Not one or two …all of them at the same time the main players are now falling into place: Russia, Iran, China and Turkey – silent players …but fully on board with Iran. The Nations that cry out in protest against Israel are already crying out …many are even proxies of Iran. The hook is being forged. While all this is happening Israel’s "peace" window is opening from the rubble of Iran’s defeat. Between ALL of this and Ezekiel 38  there are three events: (1) The Rapture of the Church. (2) The rise of the Antichrist  - in that order. (3) The Third Temple in Jerusalem will be built. The removal of the Body of Christ – the true Church in the Harpazo (Rapture) destabilizes and paralyzes the West and clears the way for God to act alone so that He can reveal Himself to the Nations …awaken Israel …and receive ALL the Glory!

There are shadow alliances involved…  The Media makes the conflict in the Middle East appear simple: Israel and the United States on one side, Iran on the other. With Hezbollah and Hamas and so the Images of missiles, drones, and airstrikes dominate the news …but the situation is far more complex than the surface narrative suggests. Iran is NOT acting entirely alone!  Behind the scenes there are "hidden powers"  and the two major global powers are Russia and China increasingly shaping the strategic environment surrounding the conflict against Israel and the West.

The "Hook" in Russia’s Jaw (Ezekiel 38:4) that will draw them towards Israel … (1) Economic: Israel’s GAS fields emerging as the most valuable stable energy prize as the Persian Gulf destabilizes. (2) Strategic:  Russia watching its most important Middle Eastern ally dismantled and its influence in the region threatened. (3) Relational: Russia already linked to Iran through technology - intelligence sharing and drone  tactics coalition etc. (4) God places "the hook"  …but He uses real geopolitical motivations to do it. And every one of them is in place right now! We can’t have Ezekiel 38 without Jeremiah 49… Israel cannot dwell in "unwalled villages" in "false peace" while Iran's proxy network is fully operational and missiles are aimed at Jerusalem. The bow must be broken first! That is what we are watching. Every missile launcher destroyed, every proxy commander killed, every Hezbollah building demolished brings Israel one step closer to the "unwalled village peace" Ezekiel 38 requires.

The Ezekiel 38 coalition assembled against Israel in the WAR of Armageddon will be: Gog/Magog – Russia: Already covertly helping Iran with intelligence and drone  tactics to help attack American forces in the Middle East and now giving Iran specific advice on drone tactics — helping Tehran target U.S. and Gulf Nation assets in the Middle East. What began as general support is becoming far more concerning, including targeting strategies Russia used in Ukraine. Russia is not watching from the sidelines. It is already helping Iran …privately, through intelligence sharing and tactical advice …while publicly denying it. This is the Gog–Persia relationship beginning to take shape in real time. Russia and Turkey meet privately to coordinate their response to the Middle East crisis together, behind closed doors,

Russia and China standing with Iran …that is a very telling glimpse of what lies ahead! Both are major players in the Tribulation, but at different moments: Russia in the Ezekiel 38 coalition near the beginning (view based on Ezekiel 39, Israel burning weapons for fuel for 7-years, ending exactly at the Second Coming), while China appears at the end as part of the kings of the East in Revelation 16:12. Two different powers at two different moments …the beginning …and the end of the Tribulation.

Persia (Iran rebuilt): - Currently being broken! Jeremiah 49:39 …not destroyed guarantees its return under Russia.

Meshech and Tubal: - Turkey is already aligned with Russia and condemning Israel publicly.

Gomer and Togarmah: Central Asia and Eastern Europe  -already within Russia's  sphere of influence

Cush:  Ethiopia/Sudan/Yemen are already hosting Russian military presence and have aligned with Iran.

Put: Libya  - already deeply infiltrated by Russian military interests!

Every Nation that Ezekiel Named either already has Russian military ties and support the war of Iran and publicly opposing Israel. The coalition is NOT a future possibility. It’s a reality right now! There are silent or hidden proxies Nations and Governments just as the world sees the ANC Government of South Africa now as Iranian proxy while the majority people of South Africa do NOT all agree and stand with Israel!

How do we know that what is taking place is NOT just another foreshadowing of the End-times instead of the actual FINAL run? Here are the reasons why now it is different: (1) Prophecy states that, until Israel was re-formed as a Nation, NOTHING (concerning End-times) would come to pass. Israel has become a Nation since 1948 after 2,000 years!.(2) While there have been "wars and rumours of wars" before …these took place mostly in the European theatre – however, today is the first time that the World Powers ALL converge in the Middle East, around Israel, to the degree that we see …and with their own troops deployed! (3) This is the first time ALL the Nations clearly mentioned in Ezekiel 38 are ALL at play in preparation for the future battlefield to come near Armageddon, Megiddo on the plains of Israel!

Did you know Persia plays a huge part together with Israel in Bible Prophecy? We are reminded of "the Magi" coming from the East (Matthew 2) …traditionally, the "wise men" or "Magi" who came to recognize Yeshua (Jesus) as King of the Jews shortly after his birth are understood to be from PERSIA (changed to Iran in March 1935). The Magi were of Medo-Persian origin AND so their arrival signifies an early acknowledgment of Yeshua's significance by people from that region! While some interpretations highlight "the Magi as the first representatives of the Gentiles to recognize Yeshua (Jesus) …the primary focus of Prophecy regarding Persia is its role in the preservation of the Jewish people and its involvement in End-time conflicts involving Israel.

The Bible mentions Persia (or Elam, a region within it) many times…. The Persian King Cyrus the Great is referred to by name in Isaiah 44:28; 45:1 as a messianic figure chosen by God to free the Jews from Babylonian exile, long before he was born. Persia played a key role in supporting the Jewish community after the Babylonian captivity (books of Ezra and Nehemiah), which was instrumental in preserving the line that would produce our Saviour Yeshua - Jesus Christ!

Did you know that today that the underground Church in Iran is growing as a huge number of Iranians have not only put their faith in Yeshua, but they are totally sold out as believers? They are willing to suffer and die for Him and boldly share the Gospel wherever they go. God’s throne is being established in their company right there in Elam in a wonderful way. It’s unbelievable the courage – they are brave and they are NOT giving up! May God bless them with the freedom they so long for decade after decade and almost lifetime of suffering for some. Israelis stand with the Iranian people and NOT with the Ayatollahs IRGC Regime and that is why the people of Iran stand with Israel and America too. We are also reminded that most widely spoken language of Iran is "Farsi" and is the official language …not "Arabic!"

The Bible foresaw an Age marked by escalating geopolitical tension and shifting alliances and we are living in these times… The Prophet Daniel wrote of powerful competing for dominance (Daniel 11:40). Yeshua (Jesus Christ) likewise warned that the FINAL Era of human civilization would be marked by intensifying global conflict: "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom." - Matthew 24:7. These Ancient warnings remind us that humanity’s reliance on Military strength and Political alliances has never produced lasting peace. Ultimately, Scripture points to a different future. Daniel declared that God’s Kingdom will one day replace the unstable political systems of this world: "The God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed." - Daniel 2:44. Until that time arrives, the conflicts unfolding today are NOT just regional wars …they are part of a larger struggle over who WILL shape the world that comes next. God is still in control!

We believe what is taking place in the Middle East is cause for all believers to sit up and pay attention. Here’s a quick flyover of End-times events chronologically…

(1) We believe that the next event on the Prophetic Calendar is the Harpazo (catching away) Rapture of the true Church. (2) Then, the Third Temple will be built in Jerusalem and as the Antichrist emerges on the scene the 7-Year Tribulation period begins. (3) The Tribulation ENDS with the Second Coming of Christ AND then the Lord Yeshua establishes the Millennium (the 1,000-year reign of Christ.

Events like the ones we are NOW seeing play out in the Middle East shouldn’t cause us to panic and be fearful but move us to prayer. Pray for the Nations involved especially Israel and America as God is using them to fulfil Bible Prophecy. Pray for Shalom - peace. And pray that many come to our Saviour Yeshua (Jesus Christ) who is coming again soon. This is a wake-up call to get right with God, walk closely with Him, stay spiritually awake and make sure we’re ready to meet the Lord as He could come back at any time!

We most sincerely believe that God WILL bless you for your faithfulness and love for His land and chosen people. God’s Word is true! He IS watching to see how the Nations are treating His people. God will have mercy on Israel through Gentile believers acting as mediators towards them. This is one of the most amazing revelations ever given to the Church – an opportunity to do something that carries the highest priority in the heart of God. Yet, sadly, so few have seen the potential and the rewards of serving God in this manner - as agents of mercy to Israel and the Jewish people! Israel was and still is despised today and a despised Nation continually turning away from God …BUT nothing ever altered the purpose of God for that Nation. The "despised element" is always a noticeable element in the purpose of God. When the Saviour of the world came, He came of that "despised Nation" (and just like Israel) He Himself was "…despised and rejected by men." And there is that despised element; "…things that are despised God has chosen," - 1 Corinthians 1:28.

We hope that you enjoy and become more informed by our work. We serve an awesome God and we are humbled by this opportunity to bring you this information.

With Shalom to you and your family always,

Alf & Julie Saunders

01 April 2026

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