More About Iran and It’s Muslim Hardliner Regime Collapse

 Many of you probably remember that after Noah’s flood, Shem, Ham and Japheth had kids and the nations of the world came from those kids.  Shem was the father of the Jews, as you can read in Genesis 1, but also is the father of the Persians which are called Iranians today.  So the Jews and the Iranians are cousins.

Today we read more on how the Muslim regime has ruled Iran with an iron fist but the people are rising up and protesting their abhorrent living conditions.  The rulers will try to destroy the protests but Trump has warned them that there will be hell to pay if they start killing everyone.

The exiled Crown Prince of Iran speaks highly of Trump and Netanyahu and says he would seek the “Cyrus accord” if he gets back in power.  Remember that Cyrus was a Persian who Isaiah said would free the Jews from Babylon.  And Cyrus and Donald Trump both have their face on the Temple Institute coin that was minted during Trump’s first term.

How is this all going to play out for the Ezekiel 38 coalition?  We have no idea except to say that the rapture is going to drastically change conditions on earth.  And most prophecy watchers believe that God will intervene on this coalition AFTER the rapture.

Interesting times!!

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Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi says Iranians, not the United States, will bring down the Islamic Republic, rejecting speculation that Washington might attempt a military extraction of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei or engineer a handover of power, as US President Trump has done in Venezuela.

In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Pahlavi said the country’s protest movement has reached a point where, in his view, “the regime is collapsing” and outside intervention is neither necessary nor desirable.

Pahlavi argued that nationwide unrest has created what he called a rare alignment of circumstances that could finally topple the ruling system.

He described the current moment as one in which “the conditions are right on many levels for the regime to collapse,” adding that demonstrations now go beyond economic frustration and openly call for an end to clerical rule.

Asked whether he envisioned a formal position for himself if the government fell, he said his contribution would be focused on repairing a country battered by decades of repression.

Healing a society that has been “hurt, depressed, demoralized, cheated, lied to,” he said, would take precedence over pursuing a specific executive role.

Pahlavi repeated his long-standing argument that accountability for regime leaders should come from inside Iran. “It will be far more appropriate for this to be solely in the hands of the Iranian people,” he said, while urging international governments to support Iranians seeking to free themselves.

He also criticized past U.S. administrations, saying the Green Movement in 2009 was abandoned and that the Biden administration’s approach allowed Tehran access to “over $200 billion of oil revenue.”

That money, he said, was used to reinforce regional proxy groups rather than ease domestic conditions, a dynamic he connected to the October 7 massacre.

Pahlavi praised Israel’s government and current U.S. leadership, saying Israel has “a very strong prime minister” and that President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are pursuing a markedly different policy toward Tehran.

Looking ahead, Pahlavi predicted a strategic realignment after the Islamic regime falls, saying Iran would seek a “Cyrus Accord” with Israel—an elevated version of the Abraham Accords. He cited historic ties dating back to Cyrus the Great and noted that Israeli water-management expertise could help Iran confront severe environmental challenges. He said many Iranians envision a future built on cooperation with Israel and Arab states, arguing that Tehran’s hard-line rulers resisted regional normalization precisely to block that trajectory.

https://worldisraelnews.com/exiled-crown-prince-iranians-not-the-us-will-oust-regime-eyes-cyrus-accord-with-israel/

After Trump Hits Venezuela Will China Hit Taiwan?

 The world has certainly entered a very uncertain age.  We have wars and rumors of war.  We have new technology that could destroy us.  We have drones and robots who could fight our next wars.  We have Artificial Intelligence generating videos that are so realistic that 99% of the world seeing them will not be able to tell if they are real.

So of course the huge news that everyone is talking about is still Venezuela.  Maduro was the unelected dictator who is also the head of a drug cartel.  The leaders of China, Iran and Russia all loved their strengthened relationship with him.  He gave them access to Venezuela's bounteous oil fields and also helped China get the deadly fentanyl into the USA with hopes it continues to destroy our society.

But now that Maduro is gone, who is going to be the most upset by this?

Remember, when it comes to Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines, we have a defense contract with them that puts us at war with anyone who attacks them.  And China could decide to invade Taiwan any day now.

President Donald Trump's stunning moves against Venezuela on January 3 are sparking concerns that China may soon move against Taiwan.

Trump on December 16 imposed a "total and complete blockade" on sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving Venezuela, and some expressed their belief that his actions could make it easier for China to impose similar measures on Taiwan, which China claims as its own.

"If the U.S. blockades to change political outcomes in Venezuela, China can justify coercive measures against Taiwan on so-called security grounds," Craig Singleton of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies told Reuters. "The legal contexts differ, but the propaganda opening is real."

China looks serious about a Taiwan blockade. On December 30, China Coast Guard and Global Times, the Communist Party newspaper, jointly released a "Throat-choking" poster showing the Coast Guard intercepting a Taiwan container vessel carrying the American HIMARS rocket system to the island republic.

On December 17, the U.S. State Department had announced the largest-ever arms sale package to Taiwan, which included HIMARS rockets.

The poster, the Global Times stated, demonstrated the Coast Guard's ability to "control key maritime areas and seize dangerous targets, as the CCG continued to organize task forces to carry out comprehensive law enforcement patrol around Taiwan island."

The release of the poster occurred on the final day of "Justice Mission 2025," a drill conducted by China's Eastern Theater Command. On December 31, the Command announced that it had "successfully completed" the exercises, the most extensive ever conducted in the seas and air around the island republic.

Justice Mission 2025, which included five large no-go zones surrounding the main island of Taiwan, practiced the imposition and enforcement of a "de facto" blockade by the Chinese Coast Guard and elements of the Chinese military.

Many say that America's arms sales to Taiwan are provocative. Cheng Li-wun, the chair of Taiwan's main opposition party, argues, in the words of NPR's Nick Schifrin, that "more weapons could provoke the very war they're designed to avoid."

Cheng is wrong because, among other reasons, it is unlikely that China will launch hostilities by invading the main island of Taiwan or even provoking a fight by imposing a blockade or quarantine.

Why unlikely?

First, China has never been more trade-dependent in its history. Xi Jinping's only hope for an economy that is probably contracting is to increase exports. He knows — or should know — that he is in no position to disrupt international commerce.

"China with these exercises managed to ring in the new year reminding the world that it was the one using military coercion to control a vast area, disrupt global supply chains, and obstruct global shipping lanes," Steven Yates of the Heritage Foundation told Gatestone. "That's not being a good neighbor, responsible stakeholder, or reliable trade partner."

Second, an invasion of Taiwan would be extremely unpopular in China. Although the people of the island see themselves as "Taiwanese" — self-identification surveys show only about 3% of Taiwan's people believe they are "primarily Chinese" — people in China, as a result of endless Communist Party indoctrination, believe that the Taiwanese are Chinese. The Chinese in China, both officials and common folk, believe that "Chinese do not kill Chinese."

This is one reason why China's regime would be extremely concerned about casualties resulting from an invasion of Taiwan. Beijing is casualty-averse, something evident from Beijing's reluctance to report losses from a skirmish with India in June 2020 in the Galwan region of the Himalayas. Chinese leaders are unlikely to start a war even if they think they will ultimately prevail, when casualties would be measured in the hundreds of thousands or more.

Because a war would be generally unpopular — the mood in the country right now is sour — Xi must know that an invasion would not only have to be successful but also bloodless, and that would be virtually impossible.

Third, the Chinese military, racked by continuing purges, is in no condition to start major hostilities. Purges have hit, among other units, the Eastern Theater Command, the command with the responsibility for Taiwan and the Taiwan Strait.

In general, Xi does not trust any general or admiral with complete control of the People's Liberation Army, control he would have to confer if he were to launch a combined air-land-sea operation against the island. Xi appears to be losing support in the military, and he is not about to make some flag officer the most powerful figure in China by giving him or her control of virtually all of the armed forces.

Fourth, China's actions are creating a formidable coalition against itself, and soon the Chinese will realize they cannot take on everyone. As Yates says, Justice Mission 2025 "is likely to accelerate trends toward civil resilience in Taiwan; toward indigenous defense capabilities; and toward collaboration against the common threat among Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, all supported by the U.S."

None of this is to say that Xi is unlikely to start a war. He is, after all, engaging in a series of provocative actions along China's periphery, from India in the south to South Korea in the north. Especially dangerous are the acts of the Chinese navy and coast guard against the Philippines at places such as Scarborough Shoal, Second Thomas Shoal, and Sandy Cay.

Xi apparently believes that a high degree of tension is in his personal interest because continual confrontation would prevent political adversaries from challenging or even deposing him. He can miscalculate at any time and now cannot de-escalate or act constructively. Any incident, therefore, could spiral out of control.

If there is a war anywhere in East Asia, it will almost certainly spread fast. The United States has treaty obligations to defend two likely victims of Chinese aggression — Japan and the Philippines — and has a moral obligation and many practical reasons to defend Taiwan. As a practical matter, once one country in America's treaty network gets attacked, all countries in the network end up fighting.

On the other side, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at the end of December said his country would support China in "the possible escalation in the Taiwan Strait." China would undoubtedly force North Korea into supporting its war effort as well.

No country in East Asia, therefore, escapes war.

Here;  After Trump Hits Venezuela, Will China Invade Taiwan? :: Gatestone Institute

We have said it dozens of times, but it is our understanding and hope that the world is not going to enter into a civilization-ending world war anytime before the rapture of the church.  Jesus said that events on earth would be pretty normal when He returns for His Bride, the Church.  People would be planting, building, eating, drinking, marrying and planning their weddings.  Such conditions might not exist for a while if the major powers of the world start shooting hyper-velocity missiles into each other's cities and sinking aircraft carriers at sea.

Iranian Regime Enters Survival Mode

We read today that the Iranian regime is in “survival mode” and that their plan B is for the Ayatollah and 20 family members to flee to Russia if the protests begin to overwhelm the regime.  And Trump has warned Iran’s leaders to not start killing all the protesters “or else!”

What an interesting world!  The headlines are incredible every single day!  Certainly hard to argue that these aren’t the birth pangs that Jesus spoke of.  Thank the Lord that He has it all under control.

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Senior figures in Iran’s leadership have entered what officials privately describe as “survival mode” amid a widening wave of protests and unrest sweeping the Islamic Republic, according to a report published Sunday by The New York Times.

The report described the current crisis as the most severe challenge the regime has faced to date, with Iranian officials acknowledging in closed-door discussions that the state has few remaining tools to confront mounting economic collapse or to prevent another round of military strikes.

According to the Times, senior figures in Tehran have privately conceded that the leadership lacks a coherent strategy to stabilize the situation, with President Masoud Pezeshkian reportedly admitting that he has “no ideas or solutions.”

The assessment comes as protests across Iran enter their second week, marked by growing participation, spreading unrest, and an increasingly heavy-handed response by security forces. Iranian officials quoted in the report said the combination of economic pressure, internal dissent, and external threats has left the regime dangerously exposed.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the unrest over the weekend, expressing cautious optimism that the demonstrations could represent a turning point. Speaking at the weekly Cabinet meeting on Sunday, Netanyahu said the expanding protest movement may succeed in toppling the Islamist regime.

 “The government of Israel, the State of Israel, and my policy identify with the struggle of the Iranian people, with their aspirations for freedom, liberty, and justice,” Netanyahu said, as protests entered their eighth day. “It is very possible that we are standing at the moment when the Iranian people are taking their fate into their own hands.”

The Israeli leader’s remarks followed a sharp warning from U.S. President Donald Trump, who said Friday that Washington would respond forcefully if Iranian authorities kill demonstrators.

Writing on Truth Social, Trump warned that if Iran “shoots and violently kills peaceful protesters,” the United States would “come to their rescue,” adding that the U.S. was “locked and loaded and ready to go.”

Against this backdrop, voices from inside Iran have begun speaking more openly. In interviews aired Saturday night on Channel 12 News, Iranian regime opponents from multiple cities described a collapse of fear among protesters and a growing belief that outside pressure from the United States and Israel could help tip the balance against the ruling clerics.

Taken together, the assessments from Tehran, Jerusalem, and Washington point to a volatile moment for the Islamic Republic, as internal unrest converges with external pressure and increasingly blunt international rhetoric.

https://worldisraelnews.com/iranian-regime-enters-survival-mode-as-protests-intensify/

NYC Conquered. No Planes. No Explosions. Just Surrender

 It’s almost impossible to imagine.  The city that was literally destroyed by Muslims flying planes into Twin Towers in 2001 has now lit the remaining buildings green to celebrate Islam.  Just 24 years later a Muslim mayor is elected and Muslims dance on the graves of 3000 Americans killed in those attacks.

Has judgment started on America?  Has the Big Apple, the crown jewel of America, the place of Wall Street, been the first major city to fall to the Satanic religion of Islam?  What other cities will follow?  Maybe Minneapolis?

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This week, New York State lit sixteen government landmarks green to celebrate the so-called Muslim American Heritage Month. Governor Kathy Hochul issued a formal proclamation. For the first time, the state officially sanctified January as a month of celebration.

Among the buildings glowing green was One World Trade Center — the Freedom Tower — built on the graves of nearly 3,000 Americans murdered on September 11, 2001.

The very site of the deadliest Islamic jihad attack in history was illuminated in Islamic green — not in mourning, not in remembrance, not in warning — but in celebration.

This was submission.

https://rairfoundation.com/muslim-american-heritage-month-ground-zero-line-new/

Venezuelans All Around the World Cheer Capture of Maduro

Of course the Democrats are having another hissy fit over Trump ordering Maduro be captured and brought to Justice. Cries include, “he violated a sovereign nation!😭”

But Maduro was a dictator thug who fed off the drug cartels and decimated the country’s oil production so that the average Venezuelan was stuck in poverty and fear.  Trump plucked Maduro out of his bedroom and he’s now in prison in New York awaiting trial.  Super cool!  

So while Democrats are crying, the actual Venezuelans are cheering and thanking Trump for having the hutzpah to take out this dictator who had been indicted in  a New York court during the days of Biden.

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Scenes of celebration erupted among Venezuelans both inside and outside the country following the capture of one of the nation’s most feared criminal figures, a man whose reign of terror symbolized years of unchecked violence and lawlessness.

For many, the arrest represented not just the fall of a single individual, but a rare moment of justice in a country long plagued by crime, corruption, and impunity.

According to a report by the Daily Mail, Venezuelans in cities across Latin America, Europe, and the United States expressed relief and jubilation after authorities confirmed the arrest of the notorious gang leader.

Videos circulated on social media showing crowds cheering, waving Venezuelan flags, and chanting slogans celebrating what many viewed as long-overdue accountability.

One Venezuelan expatriate described the moment as “a victory for the victims who never got justice,” while others said it gave them hope that criminal networks could finally be dismantled.

The captured figure was widely blamed for orchestrating kidnappings, extortion, murders, and large-scale criminal operations that terrorized communities for years.

Residents who lived under the shadow of his gang spoke of entire neighborhoods being held hostage by fear. As one local resident was quoted as saying, “People couldn’t leave their homes after dark.

Everyone knew what would happen if you crossed them.” His influence extended beyond crime, symbolizing the breakdown of public safety and the failure of institutions meant to protect ordinary citizens.

Authorities confirmed that the arrest followed an extensive international operation, highlighting growing cooperation between law enforcement agencies.

Officials described the capture as the result of “months of intelligence gathering and coordinated action.” The suspect was reportedly apprehended without incident, though security forces immediately increased protection around the area due to fears of retaliation from remaining gang members.

For families who lost loved ones, the news was bittersweet. While many welcomed the arrest, they emphasized that justice remains incomplete.

One grieving relative told reporters, “Nothing will bring my son back, but at least now the man responsible will face consequences.” Human rights advocates echoed this sentiment, calling for transparent legal proceedings to ensure the arrest leads to real accountability rather than political theater.

The celebrations, however, stood in stark contrast to Venezuela’s broader reality. Millions remain displaced, crime remains rampant in many regions, and trust in institutions is fragile.

Analysts cautioned that while the arrest is significant, it does not signal the end of organized crime in the country. As one expert noted, “Removing one leader does not dismantle the system that allowed him to thrive.”

Still, for a population accustomed to despair, the moment carried symbolic weight. Fireworks lit up the night sky in some communities, and social media flooded with messages declaring, “Justice has arrived.” For Venezuelans worldwide, the capture offered a rare sense of unity — a shared acknowledgment that even the most powerful figures can fall.

 https://endtimeheadlines.org/2026/01/venezuelans-around-the-world-celebrate-the-capture-of-maduro/