The World is holding its’ collective breath as Iran delays its’ response to Israel
The news was rife with reports and rumors of an impending attack on Israel by Iran and Hezbollah. Other versions had the Houthis of Yemen joining in along with the Syrians and various terror groups based in Iraq as well as elsewhere in the Middle East. But as of this writing nothing has happened.
Washington Free Beacon: “Following Haniyeh’s killing last week, Biden-Harris administration officials launched an intense diplomatic campaign to temper Tehran’s response. Then, on Monday, a rocket attack from what the Pentagon called an ‘Iran-aligned militia’ injured five U.S. service members and two U.S. contractors….Iranian military has begun deploying ‘radar, missile, and drone capabilities’ across the country.” The Biden administration was calling for calm and seeking to de-escalate the situation.” A top member of Iran’s nuclear negotiating team Mohammed Marandi warned, “If the United States gets involved in any attack on Iran, have no doubt that the United States will be wiped out in Iraq, and the U.S. bases in the Persian Gulf region will be destroyed and those regimes that host the U.S. bases will be destroyed.”[i] The United States responded in kind. “The United States has sent clear messaging to Iran that the risk of a major escalation if they do a significant retaliatory attack against Israel is extremely high….There is a serious risk of consequences for Iran’s economy and the stability of its newly elected government if it goes down that path.”[ii]
Headline – Asia Times: Putin asks Iran to postpone Israel strike, offers to mediate “Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a personal letter to Iran’s leaders asking them to refrain from military action against Israel while he attempts to mediate between the two countries, according to sources with knowledge of the matter. The letter was hand-delivered by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, who arrived in Tehran on Monday.”[iii]
Health Impact News: “The NY Times and others confirmed this week that Russia has begun delivering radars and air defense equipment, possibly including S-400 anti-air missile components, to the Iranians. This can be seen as Moscow’s ‘payback’ for America arming Ukraine. Now, Russia is arming America’s (and Israel’s) chief enemy in the Middle East.”[iv]
The US has significantly increased its’ military presence in the region. Two aircraft carrier groups are stationed there. In addition, the Pentagon actually revealed the location of one a submarine – as a warning to bad actors there not to mess with Israel or US interests.[v] In addition, stories surfaced from several sources that Israel was considering and planning a pre-emptive attack against Hezbollah and Iranian targets.[vi] Finally this, from Hal Turner Radio. “US House Speaker Mike Johnson: If Iran attacks ‘Israel,’ the United States will declare war on Iran.”[vii]
This is a powder keg ready to blow. The forces that can be arrayed against Israel are overwhelming. However, God has promised His protection. “Behold, He who watches over Israel Will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord is your protector….The Lord will protect you from all evil; He will keep your soul. The Lord will guard your going out and your coming in From this time and forever.” (Psalm 121:4-5 & 7-8) (NASB)
[i] As Biden-Harris Admin Calls for De-Escalation, Iran Threatens To ‘Wipe Out’ American Military Bases Across the Middle East,
Washington Free Beacon, August 8, 2024
[ii] US Warns Iran of ‘Serious Risk of Consequences’ If It Attacks Israel, Washington Free Beacon, August 8, 2024
[iii] Putin asks Iran to postpone Israel strike, offers to mediate, Asia Times, August 8, 2024
[iv] Moscow Rushes Air Defenses To Iran In Payback For America Arming Ukraine, Health Impact News, August 8, 2024
[v] Hamas Freaked: U.S. Navy ‘Unstealthed’ Ohio-Class ‘Missile Sub’ as a Dire Warning, National Interest / MSN, August 9, 2024
[vi] ISRAEL ALREADY PLANNING “PRE-EMPTIVE STRIKE” IN LEBANON, Hal Turner Radio, August 6, 2024
[vii] BULLETIN, Hal Turner Radio, August 6, 2024
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