Parky, I just found this interesting article while I was researching this subject. How do you think all of this fits into prophecy?

https://jellyfish.news/war-footing-iran-parades-new-missiles-drones-amid-threats-to-strike-israel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=war-footing-iran-parades-new-missiles-drones-amid-threats-to-strike-israel

Iran last week unveiled a handful of new missile systems and advanced war drones amid escalating threats to attack Israel if the Jewish state makes "even a small mistake" in the region, according to reports in Iran's state-controlled press.

The country unveiled the missile systems during military parades held last week celebrating Iran's National Army Day. The hardline regime's air force, ground force, navy, and air defense forces all displayed new domestically produced weaponry designed to deter and intimidate Israel from launching operations on Tehran's contested nuclear program, which has expanded in the years since President Joe Biden began diplomacy aimed at securing a revamped version of the 2015 nuclear deal.


The military event featured a line of armed drones, including an advanced "suicide drone" that Iranian military leaders said is produced to counter Israel's Harop drones, which can target enemies on the ground and self-destruct. The new drone "could be flown from both ground and offshore launchers," according to Iranian officials quoted in the state-run Tasnim News Agency.

Iran revealed the new military equipment on the same day its president, Ebrahim Raisi, issued threats to attack Israel. The warnings come as Israel considers its options in response to Iran's escalating nuclear program. Israel is believed to have launched several covert operations to sabotage Tehran's program during the past several years and could strike the country's nuclear infrastructure, especially if Iran's program reaches advanced stages of development on an atomic weapon.

"Not a small movement of the enemy is hidden before the sharp eyes of the Iranian Armed Forces," Raisi said, referring to Israel. "If they make the smallest mistake, our response will be given at the center of the Zionist regime and our Armed Forces won't let them relax."


Raisi's comments were directed toward the "Zionist regime" and meant to signal that "Iran's security forces are monitoring all of its activities."

In addition to the new suicide drones, Iran displayed what it called a "new generation of Ababil drones," a long-range surveillance drone used for targeting. The Ababils were billed as a "major achievement" and displayed on trucks during the military parade.

Iran says the new drones are equipped with an assortment of air-to-ground and surface-to-air missiles, all of which it could use in a potential standoff with Israel.


Three new missile systems also were announced during the event.

The Fath 360 system is a ground-to-ground missile system that fires long-range artillery rockets and also could be used for strikes on Israel and other neighboring countries. A second system is reportedly constructed to perform radar operations and missile launches simultaneously. The third system, called Dezful, is an air defense system modeled off Russia's Tor missile system, which fires short-range surface-to-air munitions.

"Iranian military experts and technicians have in recent years made great headways in manufacturing a broad range of indigenous equipment, making the armed forces self-sufficient in the arms sphere," Tasmin reported.


Iran also announced in recent days that it is expanding Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) operations in international waters. The IRGC's navy division is drafting plans to expand its forces' "operational depth" in "faraway waters." The announcement comes as Iran seeks to increase its presence in South America and other areas close to the United States. This includes a January operation in which an Iranian tanker delivered oil to Venezuela, in violation of U.S. sanctions.

Behnam Ben-Taleblu, an Iran expert at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies think tank, said Iran's increasingly sophisticated arsenal of drones "should be of particular interest for policymakers in the U.S. and security planners in the region."

"Drones are increasingly being used, along with missiles and rockets, in Middle Eastern conflict zones where the Islamic Republic has a partner or proxy in the field," Taleblu said. "Not only are sanctioned Iranian defense contractors and the regime's military-industrial complex engaged in drone production, but Iran is supporting the capabilities of its proxies through part proliferation, transfers, and aiding local production."

The production of this equipment is likely to embolden Iran and create a "lower bar for [the weapons'] use and greater Iranian sense of confidence that they can manage regional escalation dynamics," according to Taleblu. "Drones are an increasingly lethal element of Iran's ‘long arm' that can strike or harass enemy targets and positions in the region."

Imagine living in a world where Israel is hated by so many nations!

Oh, Iran definitely has aspirations! Remember the slogan…….Death to America…….Death to Israel

https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/iranian-brig-gen-urges-destruction-of-israel-prior-to-nuke-talks-687248

Iranian Brig.-Gen. urges destruction of Israel prior to nuke talks

"We will not back off from annihilation of Israel, even one millimeter."

By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL Published: NOVEMBER 28, 2021 21:39

The spokesman for the Islamic Republic of Iran’s armed forces, Brig.-Gen. Abolfazl Shekarchi, on Saturday urged the total elimination of the Jewish state during an interview with an Iranian regime-controlled media outlet.

"We will not back off from the annihilation of Israel, even one millimeter. We want to destroy Zionism in the world,” Shekarchi told the Iranian Students News Agency.
Shekarchi’s genocidal antisemitic remarks come just days before the nuclear talks are set to restart in Vienna Monday on curbing the Islamic Republic of Iran’s illicit nuclear program. The United States and other world powers are seeking to provide Tehran with economic sanctions relief in exchange for temporary restrictions on its atomic program. Israel and other countries believe Iran's regime seeks to build a nuclear weapons device.

The Iranian general also blasted Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates for normalizing diplomatic relations with Israel, terming the diplomacy “intolerable” for Iran’s clerical regime. "Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE and other countries considered as Muslims, for us they part of the Zionist regime and this is very important," said Shekarchi.
Shekarchi has previously lashed out at Israel, saying that Iran’s regime can “level Haifa and Tel Aviv in the shortest possible time.”

The US under both democratic and republican administrations has classified Iran’s regime as the world’s worst state-sponsor of terrorism.
The US State Department said last year that the Islamic Republic is the top state-sponsor of antisemitism.
Sheina Vojoudi, an Iranian dissident who fled the Islamic Republic and now lives in Germany, told The Jerusalem Post that "A normal Iranian government, made by the Iranian people, would try to normalize ties with Israel. We could have great deals which can help both nations. Israeli water technology can help us to pass a serious water problem in Iran and an Iranian government would try to exchange knowledge about environmental issues especially water scarcity that we're facing right now but the Islamic Republic instead of solving all these problems, plans for the destruction of Israel and shoots people who ask for water."

She added that "This regime is ruining Iran and some other countries in the Middle East and makes the region a war zone. We have domestic problems and our people never think of fighting other countries. They don't even know why they should hate Israel. Our people will be happy to use Israeli water technology instead of planning to destroy Israel. We must save our country from this evil regime and turn the occupied Iran to a free Iran."

Source!

https://cole.house.gov/media-center/weekly-columns/israels-longest-and-most-loyal-ally


Israel’s Longest and Most Loyal Ally
May 24, 2021 Weekly Columns
For nearly 75 years now, the United States has proudly stood with and by the Jewish State of Israel on the international stage. Indeed, America has always remained Israel’s longest and most loyal ally. And it is the shared desire to promote, protect and preserve democracy around the world which has created the strong and lasting bond between our two countries.

As you might know, Israel first established itself as an independent state on May 14, 1948, upon the declaration of the Jewish People’s Council and following years of land disputes. It was on that very same day – eleven minutes later, in fact – that the United States was first to recognize Israel and affirm its right to exist. About a year later, the United Nations also recognized Israel through admittance into its organization. However, many decades since Israel first declared its independence, there are still 29 countries around the world, including several of its Arab and Muslim neighbors, that refuse to acknowledge Israel’s right to exist.

Although the Israeli people desire to live at peace with their neighbors in the surrounding region, they are constantly the targets of senseless terror. And in recent few weeks, Israel has endured relentless and vicious attacks from Hamas. To be clear, Hamas is a terrorist organization that does not value human life. In contrast to Israel’s use of missile defense systems to protect its civilians, Hamas purposely embeds among innocent civilians and uses them as human shields. Alarmingly, Hamas continues to receive funding from state sponsors of terrorism, including Iran.

In response to what has now been more than 4,000 rockets fired at Israeli civilian cities in less than two weeks, House Republicans requested a vote last week on the bipartisan Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act, which was introduced by Congressman Brian Mast earlier this year. Rightly so, the legislation would sanction those who fund Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, as well as cut off the flow of weapons. Unfortunately, 217 Democrats blocked consideration of the bill – even though this same exact bill passed the House in the previous Congress.

I am disappointed that Democrats who previously supported the legislation refused to even allow a vote on it last week, especially while Israel is the clear target of terrorism. The House missed a critical opportunity to show it stands with Israel and against terrorist organizations and their enablers. Indeed, as Israel’s most loyal ally, we have a solemn duty to stand with our Israeli friends and push back against sympathizers of the terrorist organization of Hamas and those who aim to misrepresent the narrative. Certainly, as a target of terrorism, Israel has the right to defend itself.

As a long-time member of the House Appropriations Committee that provides for our own national defense as well as significant security and economic assistance for Israel, I have proudly supported funding for initiatives like the Iron Dome, a joint Israeli-American project that intercepts missiles. Over the years and particularly in recent days, this technology has proved critical to helping Israel protect its people from enemies and save hundreds of lives. While the U.S.-provided security assistance rightly comes with the flexibility for Israel to self-determine how to exercise the right to defend itself, much of it is spent on purchasing needed equipment from U.S. industry. It is my sincerest hope that the Biden Administration and Democrats controlling Congress will continue to prioritize this vital support. Sadly, amid the latest attacks on Israel, House Democrats had an opportunity to increase defense aid through a request brought by Republicans on the floor. Unfortunately, they refused consideration of the measure.

While I am relieved that a ceasefire was agreed to, the United States must remain steadfast in supporting Israel and working to promote the peace desired by the Israeli people. Too many innocent lives have been taken due to the regional hostility. Through the diplomatic efforts of the Trump Administration, the Middle East and our Israeli friends saw an era of unprecedented peace, with new relationships formed with the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Bahrain, as outlined in the Abraham Accords. The Biden Administration should continue to further advance and enact these diplomatic initiatives. To encourage the Biden Administration to build upon previous diplomatic achievements in the region, I recently cosponsored the Israel Relations Normalization Act, which would require the Department of State to provide a strategy to strengthen and expand the Abraham Accords and other related normalization agreements with Israel.

Indeed, Israel is key to the cause of democracy in the Middle East, and the will of its citizens proves to be a powerful example that the government should serve and protect the people. We must always stand with Israel.

CD, I’ve been following this thread, like many other members, and you seem to think that your “facts” don’t need to be backed up with sources but dtucker must provide you one for his comments. You have a tendency to do this often. It’s clear that his reply was based upon his opinion of all his sources and his knowledge of the history of Ukraine and Russia…………Just like you and others that have been debating this subject. There are those who agree with dtucker and those that agree with you, all based upon their assessment of many different “facts” from many different sources. Everyone has an opinion based upon FACTS……there’s just a difference of opinion on what these facts prove. In My Opinion

All can go to the site and read the many different articles for themselves and make their own determination!

Nor does anyone else! Just more of your lies caused by your extreme TDS!

Oh Rumi, where do you come up with this BS! I suppose you are going to claim that you personally know parents who don’t allow their children to play with children of gay parents because they are EVIL! 🤯

Now you know better than that! We’ve already discussed this! 😉

I don’t get pissed off on this forum! Your words don’t have enough power to PO me…….your age is too close to my oldest grandson’s! We don’t always agree either! LOL! This forum is entertaining and kills many an hour for me.

BTW! What does my being an evangelical have to do with this? Are we now going to talk religion and resume the often discussed discussion on The Trinity, Christ’s deity, the gospel of Paul? Sharpen your sword!

That’s #2!

There it is! How did you get from Ukraine to the United States and Cuba? 😉

What’s the quota for Anti-American propaganda today?

Ginny, I have spent about an hour reading this life hope and truth site. The entire emphasis is on the Kingdom of God, not Jesus Christ our Savior. In fact, I did not read anywhere that Jesus is our Savior. No where does it teach the gospel that Paul taught! It teaches that the Trinity is false and many other unbiblical teachings. Twisting scriptures is done throughout this entire site!
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These are just a few of the misleading and false interpretations!

“We are God’s children today because when we are baptized, we receive God’s Spirit. God’s Spirit begets us as children of God (1 Peter 1:3; 1 John 5:1). That means that God becomes our spiritual Father, and we begin the process of growing in a Father-child relationship with Him and developing His character.

Being born again—entering the Kingdom of God by a resurrection to glory—is the whole purpose of being a Christian (Philippians 3:8-14).Through baptism and the laying on of hands, we enter God’s family in this sense. God becomes our Father; Jesus Christ, our Elder Brother; and other Christians, our brothers and sisters. Just as children grow and develop physically, we are to grow spiritually by seeking the pure milk of God’s Word (1 Peter 1:22-25; 2:1-3).

We can learn many lessons about spiritual growth from the growth of children. For instance, we can learn about spiritual development from the development of a fetus in the womb of his or her mother. Just as a fetus grows and develops in the womb, we are to grow and develop spiritually. Just as a fetus relies on the nourishment of its mother, we are to rely on the nourishment of God’s Word. Just as loving parents will consider that developing fetus to be their son or daughter and a member of their family, God considers us to be His children.”

“Just as children are the same kind of being as their parents, so we will be the same kind of being as God and Jesus”

“These verses reveal two important truths: First, Jesus is the first of many other brethren (brothers and sisters) who will be born into God’s Kingdom. Second, Jesus was born from the dead. His birth took place when He was resurrected from the dead.”

“Jesus was “declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead” (Romans 1:4). He was transformed from flesh to spirit and reunited with His Father.”

The use of the term firstborn shows that many others will ultimately be born into that same family. God the Father is calling men and women today to be “sons and daughters” in His family (2 Corinthians 6:18). Those He is calling will be God’s children in the fullest sense when they are resurrected and glorified by being transformed into spirit. They will then be “like” Jesus Christ
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This leads one to believe that we will become gods…….just like God and Jesus! I could go on with all the false interpretations of scriptures, but if a church does not preach and teach that Jesus Christ is our Savior, that the one and only way to God the Father is through Jesus Christ His Son……….there is absolutely no need to say anything else!

You are being led down a very dangerous dark path by following men that twist scriptures and many that “preach” despicable white supremacy! May God open your eyes before it’s too late!



https://lifehopeandtruth.com/change/christian-conversion/what-does-it-mean-to-be-born-again/

Didn’t your Daddy ever hug and kiss you? My sisters and I was still sitting in our Daddy’s lap well into our adult lives! Trying to make those pictures suggest anything other than a close relationship between Trump and his daughter leads me to wonder what kind of vulgar thoughts live in your head……..or you have “Daddy” issues!

That’s the best rebuttal you could come up with! 😂

But, but, but, Trump is current and, and, and, Russia, Russia, Russia!

I once had “strong views” 50 years, 3 children, 6 grandchildren, and 8 grandchildren, AGO! And then the reality of life happened and my once held strong views were tweaked here and there! Get back with me in 40 years! LOL!