In a moment that may prove historic both politically and prophetically, President Donald J. Trump has declined to sign a joint G7 statement concerning the intensifying war between Israel and Iran. The declaration, endorsed by other world leaders, emphasized protection for civilians and oversight of Iran’s nuclear capabilities. But Trump called the text 'unacceptable,' reportedly refusing to endorse any framework that allows Iran to continue enriching uranium.

“Iran wants to make a deal,” Trump said. “I don’t want to see nuclear weapons in Iran. We are on our way to ensuring they don’t have nuclear weapons.”

His refusal, viewed by some as controversial, marks a profound point of divergence from the globalist consensus. But to many, especially within the Christian and pro-Israel communities, it represents a moral and prophetic stand.

As Trump digs in, Iran is doing the same. Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei issued a chilling statement, declaring, 'Victory from Allah and victory is near… The Islamic Republic, by God’s permission, will overcome the Zionist regime.'

This is not mere saber-rattling. It is a theological declaration — a call to spiritual war cloaked in military language. What is unfolding is not just a conflict between states but a battle between ideologies: one rooted in covenant, the other in conquest.

A Tipping Point in the Middle East

While Iranian state media claims missile launches have already begun, Israeli authorities deny active strikes at this stage. What is clear, however, is that the region is on edge. U.S. officials confirm that military assets are being mobilized and that preparations are underway should Washington decide to intervene.

According to News/Fortune, the Pentagon is ready. The decision, sources say, lies with Trump.

A senior White House official, quoted by CNN, said Trump saw 'no reason' to sign the G7 communique, as it undermined America’s firm alignment with Israel’s right to defend itself. AP News similarly confirmed the president remains adamant: negotiations with Iran are off the table until all nuclear enrichment ceases.

This is no longer about optics or political cycles. This is about the survival of covenant nations—and the spiritual integrity of leaders called to resist the darkness of this hour.

A Solemn Call to Prayer and Fasting

We are issuing an urgent appeal—not to a political party, but to the Body of Christ. This is a time for intercession, not analysis.

Let us pray for President Donald Trump—that the Lord Almighty would strengthen him, surround him with divine clarity, protect his health, and crown him with wisdom from above. Let no weapon formed against him prosper, and let no pressure of man override the counsel of God.

Let us also pray for Israel, that the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob would defend her gates, uncover her enemies, and release angelic protection over her land and people.

Let us pray for the remnant Church, that she would awaken from slumber, discern the times, and fast and cry out without fear or compromise.

And let us pray for the nations—that righteous leaders would rise, that fear of God would replace fear of man, and that Heaven’s decrees would silence the voices of appeasement and manipulation.

“For the LORD of hosts has purposed, and who will annul it? His hand is stretched out, and who will turn it back?” — Isaiah 14:27

A Time for Prophets, Not Politicians

The G7 speaks of balance. But Heaven speaks of justice. The world calls for de-escalation. But the Spirit is calling for confrontation with evil.

Once again, Donald Trump finds himself not in the center of applause, but in the furnace of consequence. Flawed, yes—but perhaps positioned for such a time as this.

Now is the time to surround him. Not with flattery, but with prayer. Not with politics, but with prophetic clarity.

Let us not sleep as they did in Gethsemane. Let us rise. Let us fast. Let us contend.

The Lion of Judah will not be mocked. Let His roar echo—not just through churches and pulpits—but through history, through government, through every servant who dares to stand.

May the remnant not flinch. May the Church not retreat. And may the Lord find faith in the earth.

June 14, 2014

In the early hours of a recent morning in Tehran, crimson graffiti appeared on a pale stone wall. The message, written in Farsi, reads: “We’re smelling the fall.”

Beneath the phrase, a wide-eyed cartoon face stares ahead, seemingly capturing the shock, anticipation, and fear now coursing through the capital. This is more than an act of vandalism. It’s a warning. A signal. A reflection of a regime on the edge.

For more than four decades, the Islamic Republic of Iran has enforced its authority through a mixture of religious control and political repression. But across Iran today, that control is visibly cracking. From the streets of Shiraz to the campuses of Tehran, whispers of discontent have grown into a groundswell.

The graffiti speaks to something deeper: a shift not only in public sentiment but in the spiritual atmosphere. This is not just a rebellion. It is, in the eyes of many, the beginning of the end of the Khomeini era — the ideological and theological regime born in 1979 and led through fear, surveillance, and false piety.

The signs are everywhere. Women burning their hijabs in public squares. Underground churches growing at unprecedented rates. Students and activists rejecting both state propaganda and the clerical narratives that have dominated Iranian life for generations.

While Western leaders weigh nuclear negotiations and sanction packages, a different kind of reckoning is unfolding within Iran. The population is no longer simply calling for reform — it is bracing for collapse.

According to biblical prophecy referenced by intercessors and Middle East watchers, Iran — referred to in Scripture as Elam — holds a unique place in history. The prophet Jeremiah writes: “I will set My throne in Elam and destroy her kings and officials… Yet I will restore the fortunes of Elam in the days to come.” (Jeremiah 49:38–39)

To those interpreting events through a prophetic lens, the fall of the current regime is not just political. It is divine justice. And the graffiti, seen across Tehran, is evidence that even those inside the country can sense it.

This is what prophecy feels like. The atmosphere shifts before the headlines catch up. Intercessors sense what generals and journalists will only later confirm. I believe we are already living in the moment that will be studied as a turning point. What is now a whisper on Tehran’s walls will soon be thunder across the region.

Iran’s regime has long maintained power through a calculated mix of theology and force. But its authority now appears brittle. Brutal crackdowns have only deepened resentment, and the increasing visibility of anti-regime messages — like the graffiti in question — indicate a growing fearlessness among citizens.

I note that the use of phrases like 'we smell the fall' reflects a population no longer simply angry, but expectant. Collapse, I believe, is not a matter of if, but when.

This comes at a time of intensified geopolitical tension. Iranian proxies have grown increasingly active across the Middle East. Domestically, inflation, sanctions, and water shortages have made daily life unbearable for many.

In the midst of these crises, a spiritual undercurrent is emerging — one many describe as reminiscent of Daniel 10. In that chapter, the prophet Daniel prays and fasts for 21 days while a heavenly battle rages over Persia.

I am calling for a similar response. “Let us pray like Daniel,” I urge. “Let us fast, intercede, and cry out until the principality behind this regime is cast down.”

The future of Iran remains uncertain. But one thing is clear: the scent of collapse is in the air. And it’s no longer confined to whispers in the dark. It’s written on the walls of Tehran for all to see.

This operation—“Hein Am K’lavi Yakum” (“Behold, a people rises like a lion”)—resounds far beyond the battlefield. It proclaims what many of us already believe: Israel is not alone. The Lion of Judah watches over you. 

As Christians, we see in this moment a powerful echo of Scripture—the Lion who roars over Zion, who rises not only to defend, but to fulfill destiny:

“The Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed.” —Revelation 5:5

“The Lord roars from Zion and thunders from Jerusalem.” —Joel 3:16

“They will follow the Lord; He will roar like a lion…” —Hosea 11:10

May the Lion of Judah roar over your land and your destiny.

May He guard your sons and daughters, strengthen your defenders, and silence every voice that rises against you.

We pray for divine protection over your pilots, your IDF forces, and every innocent life in harm’s way.

We bless you from afar—with prayer, conviction, and unwavering love.You are not alone. Heaven is roaring with you. 

In faith and solidarity,

Your Christian brothers and sisters in Yeshua the Messiah. 

Am Yisrael Chai 

By Tania Curado-Koenig

By Tania Curado-Koenig | June 2025

Washington, D.C. — The United States’ decision to redirect 20,000 anti-drone missiles from Ukraine to the Middle East has sent shockwaves through diplomatic and military circles, triggering concerns of an imminent regional war. While the Pentagon has yet to confirm the final destination of the munitions, multiple Israeli officials have acknowledged that the bulk of the shipment is being integrated into Israel’s air defense system — a sign that the threat from Iran and its regional proxies is now considered immediate.

The missiles, designed to intercept Shahed-type drones, had been previously allocated to Ukraine. Their sudden diversion, confirmed on national television by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, marks a rare public acknowledgment of shifting U.S. priorities. “This morning, my Defense Minister informed me that the United States had redirected 20,000 missiles to the Middle East,” Zelenskyy told ABC’s This Week on June 8.

Israel Moves to High Alert

According to The New York Times, Israel has formally notified U.S. officials that its military has completed operational planning to strike Iranian nuclear sites, particularly the underground facilities at Fordow and Natanz. Defense analysts in both Washington and Tel Aviv confirm that Israel has repositioned key assets across its northern and southern fronts, reinforcing air defense systems and elevating surveillance across hostile borders.

In an unusual move, the U.S. Embassy in Israel issued a travel restriction advisory to its personnel on Wednesday, prohibiting non-essential movement outside of Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Beersheba. The alert follows a series of escalatory warnings from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and its affiliated militias across Lebanon, Iraq, and Yemen.

Trump Responds to Evacuations

While the Trump administration has maintained a tight lid on active operations, President Donald Trump made headlines Wednesday night when questioned during a red carpet appearance about the rapid evacuation of American citizens from the Middle East.

“This can be a dangerous place,” Trump said. “We’ve received warnings. You’ll have to wait and see.”

The comment came just hours before classified briefings were delivered to congressional defense committees regarding Israel’s military readiness and Iran’s nuclear acceleration.

Iran Escalates Rhetoric and Enrichment

An Iranian official responded Thursday, calling Israel’s posture “bluster” and accusing Washington of leveraging military threats to gain concessions at the negotiating table. “They want us to fold on our demands,” he said. “But we won’t.”

At the same time, Iran has announced that it will replace all first-generation centrifuges at its Fordow nuclear site with sixth-generation models — a move likely to provoke formal condemnation by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), whose Board of Governors remains in emergency session in Vienna.

Strategic Implications

The Biden administration, in its final year, had authorized the now-diverted missile shipment to Ukraine. That shipment never arrived in full, and under President Trump’s current national security calculus, those resources have been repurposed to the Middle East — indicating a major reassessment of risk.

What this shift confirms is that Israel is now the central front in the eyes of U.S. defense planners. With growing threats from Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Iranian-backed militias, the decision to preemptively strengthen Israel’s defense grid appears aimed at preventing a worst-case scenario: a surprise, multi-front missile and drone assault.

A Remarkable Strategic Feat

Though it has drawn relatively little media attention, the speed and scale of this transfer were extraordinary. According to multiple U.S. and Ukrainian sources, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the redirection of the 20,000 anti-drone missiles on June 4, 2025. Just four days later, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed the diversion publicly on June 8. Moving tens of thousands of guided munitions — including advanced APKWS systems — within such a narrow timeframe reflects not only high-level coordination but urgent strategic readiness. For many military analysts, it stands as a rare example of American logistical and political clarity in a moment of rising global tension.

A Rapidly Narrowing Window

U.S. and Israeli military officials remain tight-lipped about possible timelines, but multiple diplomatic sources suggest that the window for diplomacy is closing fast. Should the IAEA issue a formal ruling of non-compliance — expected within days — the Trump administration may use it as legal and political cover to announce the end of nuclear negotiations with Tehran.

Such a move would likely be followed by either a unilateral Israeli strike or a joint allied operation against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.

A Call to the Church: Pray for President Trump

As the situation intensifies, the role of President Donald Trump in repositioning U.S. support toward Israel must not go unnoticed. After the failure of Steve Witkoff’s backchannel diplomacy — which left Israel isolated and vulnerable — the Trump administration’s recent actions mark a return to clarity, urgency, and covenant-based alignment.

For the Church, this is a critical moment. While political leaders calculate strategy, God’s people must engage in intercession. President Trump is carrying the weight of volatile decisions that could reshape the region — and history.

He needs wisdom. He needs protection. He needs prayer.

And Israel does too. As tensions rise and a multi-front war looms, we must pray not only for President Trump but for Israel's national leadership, its citizens, and especially the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Their readiness, courage, and protection are essential in the days ahead. The Church must stand in the gap, interceding boldly for Israel’s safety and for the clarity of God’s purposes to prevail in the land He calls His own.

Tania Curado-Koenig is a geopolitical analyst and contributor specializing in Middle Eastern affairs, U.S.-Israel relations, and biblical diplomacy. This article is part of her ongoing coverage of shifting alliances and prophetic turning points in global affairs.