Peace and Security, Great Tribulation, Armageddon

[Doug]

If Trump goes ahead and wars against Iran, how is that NOT an attack on Islam ?

 

The Iran government is formed upon Islam Shia law.  Their government and their religion are one and the same.

 

The repercussions of an all out war will be very interesting indeed.  We don't know what events may precede Jehovah putting his 'one thought' into the consciousness of the nations.  Something like this could be a catalyst.

[Shawnster]

1 hour ago, Doug said:

If Trump goes ahead and wars against Iran, how is that NOT an attack on Islam ?

 

Because Iran is a country and Islam is a religion? 

 

While Iran is the only nation whose government is specifically founded on Shia Islam, there are other Islamic nations. Iraq, Azerbaijan, and Bahrain all have Shia majorities. The United States went to war with Iraq twice. 

 

 Shia is the second largest branch of Islam. Sunni is the largest. Ibadi is the third largest. 

 

The two holiest of Islamic locations are Mecca and Medina. Neither of them are in Iran. 

 

1 hour ago, Doug said:

We don't know what events may precede Jehovah putting his 'one thought' into the consciousness of the nations.  Something like this could be a catalyst.

 

Does Jehovah need a catalyst? 

[Doug]

30 minutes ago, Shawnster said:

 

Because Iran is a country and Islam is a religion? 

 

While Iran is the only nation whose government is specifically founded on Shia Islam.

 

 I choose B.  Iran is an Islamic government under the control of the Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, for life. His role is a unique blend of absolute religious authority and ultimate political command.

The Supreme Leader has the final say on all major matters of State. He has direct control over the armed forces. His religious decrees are binding .  Neither the President of the government nor the Parliament (all of which can be elected only with the Ayatollah's approval) can over rule the Supreme Leader.

 

The government and Islam Shia are one and the same.

 

 

35 minutes ago, Shawnster said:

 

Does Jehovah need a catalyst? 

 

The answer is obvious.  Jehovah can do whatever he wants, however he wants, whenever he wants.  Jehovah can cause the leaders of world's governments to all have a dream, and put His 'one thought' into their heads and hearts.

While Jehovah fulfills prophesy in his chosen way, the nations will think it's their idea for reasons that have convinced them to do it.  And it's just as plausible that some of the nations will go along reluctantly, not fully convinced it's a good idea, but do it anyway.

That's only my opinion, of course.  We won't have the answers until it has happened.

[Shawnster]

34 minutes ago, Doug said:

The government and Islam Shia are one and the same

 

But Shia is not the number one branch of Islam. Only about 10%-13% of Muslims are Shia.  

 

Is reasonable to conclude an attack on Iran is an attack on Islam when 85% - 90% of Muslims do not follow that branch of Islam? 

[JennyM]

US strikes on Iran is imminent, says the news

Isnt it that   they both have nuclear?

[JennyM]

3 hours ago, Doug said:

If Trump goes ahead and wars against Iran, how is that NOT an attack on Islam ?

 

The Iran government is formed upon Islam Shia law.  Their government and their religion are one and the same.

 

The repercussions of an all out war will be very interesting indeed.  We don't know what events may precede Jehovah putting his 'one thought' into the consciousness of the nations.  Something like this could be a catalyst.

I hope that our relief will come sooner.  This is not only for me but also to all creation that groaning. 

[Shawnster]

11 minutes ago, JennyM said:

US strikes on Iran is imminent, says the news

Isnt it that   they both have nuclear?

 

"Iran continues to bolster the lethality and precision of its domestically produced missile and UAV [unmanned aerial vehicle] systems, and it has the largest stockpiles of these systems in the region," the US Office of the Director of National Intelligence said in March 2025.

 

The arsenal includes close-range, short-range and medium-range systems.

 

The longest-range variant can travel up to 2,000 kilometres.

 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-12/iran-ballistic-missile-program-weapons-us-talks-trump/106307798

 

2,000 km = 1242.74 miles.  

 

Cities approximately 2,000 km from central Iran (Tehran) include Moscow, Russia; Cairo, Egypt; Tripoli, Libya; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Mumbai, India; and Beijing, China. These cities are generally within a 2-hour flight or a multi-day journey from Iran's borders. 

 

Jerusalem would be within range. 

 

Primary Strategic Targets

Israel: Viewed as an existential target, Israel is a likely focus for a nuclear-capable strike, intended to cause maximum damage to a close U.S. defense partner.

 

U.S. Bases in the Region: American military facilities, particularly in Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and the UAE, are considered prime, close-range targets for Iranian missile strikes.

 

The Strait of Hormuz: As a crucial global oil transit point, disrupting this area would be a high-priority target to inflict economic damage on the U.S. and its allies.

 

Regional Adversaries: Saudi Arabia and other nations complicit in a U.S. attack could also be target ed. 

[JennyM]

45 minutes ago, Shawnster said:

 

"Iran continues to bolster the lethality and precision of its domestically produced missile and UAV [unmanned aerial vehicle] systems, and it has the largest stockpiles of these systems in the region," the US Office of the Director of National Intelligence said in March 2025.

 

The arsenal includes close-range, short-range and medium-range systems.

 

The longest-range variant can travel up to 2,000 kilometres.

 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-12/iran-ballistic-missile-program-weapons-us-talks-trump/106307798

 

2,000 km = 1242.74 miles.  

 

Cities approximately 2,000 km from central Iran (Tehran) include Moscow, Russia; Cairo, Egypt; Tripoli, Libya; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Mumbai, India; and Beijing, China. These cities are generally within a 2-hour flight or a multi-day journey from Iran's borders. 

 

Jerusalem would be within range. 

 

Primary Strategic Targets

Israel: Viewed as an existential target, Israel is a likely focus for a nuclear-capable strike, intended to cause maximum damage to a close U.S. defense partner.

 

U.S. Bases in the Region: American military facilities, particularly in Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and the UAE, are considered prime, close-range targets for Iranian missile strikes.

 

The Strait of Hormuz: As a crucial global oil transit point, disrupting this area would be a high-priority target to inflict economic damage on the U.S. and its allies.

 

Regional Adversaries: Saudi Arabia and other nations complicit in a U.S. attack could also be target ed. 

Satan knows where to target a place so he can intensify suffering.

[Dhanyel]

US military prepared to strike Iran as early as this weekend, but Trump has yet to make a final call, sources say

https://edition.cnn.com/2026/02/18/politics/military-strike-trump-us-iran

 

Tons of equipment have already been transported.