World News in Relation to Biblical Prophecy ── March 27, 2026

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Certainly, continuing in our world news is the United States’ domination of the war in the Islamic Regime of Iran. And despite being virtually destroyed militarily, IR continues to lob cluster missiles at their neighbors ── especially at Israel and the UAE. (See: CBS News – “Iran military says Strait of Hormuz will be 'completely closed' if U.S. delivers on Trump threat” and also Israel365News – “Iran and Hezbollah Open Multi-Front Assault on Israel’s Cities”).

Now … as we teach … God’s prophecy regarding Zechariah 12:2, where the word of the LORD turns against ISRAEL (here speaking of both Judah, which is modern-day Israel, and the city of Jerusalem itself) ── “’ BEHOLD, I will make Jerusalem a cup of drunkenness to all the surrounding peoples, when they lay siege against Judah and Jerusalem.’”

This was written during the post-exilic period around 520-518 BC. It’s part of the “Second Zechariah” section, which focuses on Jerusalem’s ultimate future. The LORD God here ── through His inspired prophet ── is describing a future terrible siege where all surrounding nations of Judah and Jerusalem gather together AGAINST the modern nation of Israel. And this prophetic passage portrays the LORD God intervening to protect Jerusalem, striking the enemy forces with confusion while keeping watch over Judah.

While this terrible siege against Judah and Jerusalem has not occurred yet, the evil and vile Islamic Regime of Iran, launching its remaining cluster missiles at the heart of the city of Tel Aviv and the Old City of Jerusalem, along with its proxy Hezbollah, does bring to mind the following ──

“Therefore I [the prophet Isaiah] said, ‘Look away from me, I will weep bitterly; Do not labor to comfort me Because of the plundering of THE DAUGHTER OF MY PEOPLE.’

(Be sure to watch my conversation with AI regarding “Elam and Modern-Day Iran”)

5) For it is a day of trouble and treading down and perplexity By the Lord GOD of hosts In the Valley of Vision ── Breaking down the walls And of crying to the mountain.

6) Elam [“Elam was indeed an ancient civilization in what is now Iran.” 1] bore the quiver With chariots of men and horsemen, And Kir [“It was an important city associated with Elam’s history. Kir’s exact location is debated, but it is thought to be in the region of modern-day Syria or Iraq.” 2] uncovered the shield. 7) It shall come to pass that your choicest valleys Shall be full of chariots, And the horsemen shall set themselves in array at the gate.

8) He removed the protection of Judah [modern-day Israel is still receiving the LORD God’s divine protection!]. You looked in that day to the armor of the House of the Forest; 9) You also saw the damage to the city of David [modern Jerusalem, especially the Old City of Jerusalem], That it was great; …” – Isaiah 22:4-8, 9.

Ancient Elam, above, is indeed ‘an ancient civilization in what is now Iran.’ The ‘House of the Forest’ was part of modern-day Lebanon (which is where the terrorist group Hezbollah is based), and the ‘city of David’ became what is now modern Jerusalem, and certainly what is left of the Old City of Jerusalem. So, we see with the following verse that the houses will be ‘broken down.’

Now, as you are certainly aware, we have long taught that Isaiah chapter 22 points to a future devastation that is coming to Judah and Jerusalem.

What about verse 11?

“You also made a reservoir between the two walls For the water of the old pool. But you did not look to its Maker, Nor did you have respect for Him who fashioned it long ago.”

Could it be a prophecy regarding the destruction of Israel’s desalination plants, which produce 86% of the nation’s drinkable water ── which includes major facilities at Ashkelon, Palmachim, Hadera, Sorek, and Ashdod along the Mediterranean coast?

Well … verse 11 is primarily emphasizing spiritual reliance rather than material. While this verse could symbolically relate to the desalination facilities, it’s primarily about us seeking the LORD God’s guidance, respecting, and acknowledging the ‘Maker’ of ‘the old pool’ ── which likely refers to Jerusalem’s ancient water supply system.

No surprise … The evil and vile Islamic Regime of Iran has announced that it may destroy Israel’s Mideast desalination and energy sites ──

2026.03.22

Iran vows to destroy Mideast desalination and energy sites after Trump threat

After U.S. President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum threatening to strike Iran’s power grid while pressing for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran hit back, saying it would “destroy all U.S. and allied infrastructure in the Middle East.”

On the 22nd, according to a compilation of reports by Iran’s Fars News Agency and China’s Xinhua News Agency, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, which corresponds to Iran’s current top operational command, issued a statement declaring a strong intent to retaliate against the United States. They warned, “If the enemy invades Iran’s fuel and energy infrastructure, we will target all energy facilities, information technology (IT) equipment, and desalination infrastructure belonging to bases where the United States is stationed in the Middle East and to regimes allied with the United States.” This came shortly after President Trump pressured that “if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened within 48 hours, we will strike and completely destroy Iran’s power plants.”

(https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-international/2026/03/22/EJUNMJ7G2ZHUHI6GK2XYTETBLI/).

>>> Also, in world news in relation to biblical prophecy ── this war against this evil Iranian regime is strengthening talks between the Islamic Arabs regarding a rising “Arab NATO” (See: Radio France (RFI) – “Could Middle East war bring region closer to an 'Arab NATO'?”).

Egypt is again calling for a joint Arab military alliance – sometimes described as an “Arab NATO” – to defend the region. But Arab states are deeply divided over the idea, Middle East analyst Hasni Abidi tells RFI.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi this week renewed calls for a common Arab force – a proposal that has been discussed for years but has never taken shape.

The idea has resurfaced as conflict spreads across the Gulf, with Iranian missile and drone strikes hitting several Arab states in retaliation for attacks by Israel and the United States. The escalation is also raising new questions about how Arab countries should organize their own defense. …

RFI: What does the idea of an “Arab NATO” involve?

Hasni Abidi: It is an old idea. During the war in Yemen, Saudi Arabia wanted to form an Arab coalition, similar to NATO, against the Houthis. It managed to involve some states, but their participation was largely symbolic and it never succeeded in creating a real military coalition.

As early as 2015, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi suggested forming an Arab military coalition, backed by the United States, to fight terrorism in the region.

(https://www.rfi.fr/en/international/20260320-could-war-in-middle-east-bring-region-closer-to-an-arab-nato).

Yes, there are unintended consequences because of this war against this evil and vile Islamic Regime of Iran; the Islamic Arab nations are looking to unite and increase their military.

Yes, for a long time, both the Democratic and Republican Parties within the United States of America have supported and pushed the idea of an “Arab NATO.” And yes, again, according to God’s living word in prophecy, a strong military alliance of Islamic nations, including Egypt, will come to pass (cf. Daniel 11:40-43; Ezekiel 30:2-8). The civic and military leader of this soon-coming end-time Confederation of Islamic nations is called the ‘king of the South.’

The Seven Seals – are roughly equivalent to the EARLY part of what some people call the GREAT TRIBULATION, the end-time ‘troubles,’ Jeremiah 30:7 refers to it as ‘Jacob’s trouble.’

“The word of the LORD came to me [the prophet Ezekiel] again, saying, 2) ‘Son of man, prophesy and say, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD: ‘Wail, ‘Woe to the day!’ 3) For the day is near, Even the day of the LORD is near; It will be a day of clouds, the time of the Gentiles.

4) The sword shall come upon Egypt, And great anguish shall be in Ethiopia, when the slain fall in Egypt, And they take away her wealth, And her foundations are broken down.

5) ‘Ethiopia, Libya, Lydia, all the mingled people, Chub, and the men of the lands who are allied, shall fall by the sword.’

6) ‘Thus says the LORD: ‘Those who uphold Egypt shall fall, And the pride of her power shall come down. From Migdol to Syene Those within her shall fall by the sword,’ Says the Lord GOD.

7) ‘They shall be desolate in the midst of the desolate countries, And her cities that are laid waste. 8) Then they will know that I am the LORD, When I have set a fire in Egypt And all her helpers are destroyed. 9) On that day [again, speaking of the future Day of the LORD] messengers shall go forth from Me in ships To make the careless Ethiopians afraid, And great anguish shall come upon them, As on the day of Egypt; For indeed it is coming!’” – Ezekiel 30:1-9.

Prophet Ezekiel shows us that Egypt and her allies, including Arabs, will ultimately be DESTROYED!

Certainly, with the Islamic Arab Gulf States having been attacked by a supposed ally, this idea of a united Islamic Arab military confederation is being even more seriously considered! □

1 Amazon.com, 8 Mar 2026

2 ibid. 1