Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Threatens EU

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad somewhat threatened the European Union against imposing sanctions, saying his Iran would cause the EU to “regret” the move (Iran’s President Ahmadinejad warns EU against sanctions. July 25, 2010. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-10755700).

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad seems to want to cause a strong enough crisis to provoke the rise of someone known as the Imam Mahdi (this is a leader expected by most Shi’a, and some Sunni, Muslims). Mahmoud Ahmadinejad apparently believes that he is in office for that purpose. His public comments are not really intended against the Europeans so much as the Iranians (though he still wants various technologies and goods from Europe).

Why?

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad wants prepare them for the war he hopes to provoke. A war that could come as early as this Autumn.

The Bible foretells of an Islamic leader known as the final King of the South (Daniel 11:27-43). It is even possible that he will have various signs and wonders with him (cf. Matthew 24:24) as certain Islamic prophecies suggest something like that. And although this leader will not rise up quite as the regime in Iran seems to hope that he will, this leader may come on the scenes quicker because of actions by Iran. The King of the South seems to be similar to the leader that the Iranian President wishes to rise up. One difference, however, is that while Iranian’s tend to feel that this will be an Iranian leader, biblically, it appears that this leader is most likely to be Arabic, or at least from North Africa or the non-Persian portion of the Middle East. The Bible indicates that the King of the South will be somewhat militaristic, but to his peril (Daniel 11:40-43).

A while back, Iran had information on a government-influenced website about a Shi’ite prophecy about this expected leader. Notice something that was published about it in my book 2012 and the Rise of the Secret Sect:

Are you aware of a report from Forbes that there is a centuries-old prophecy by Muhammad’s cousin that claims that just before the return of a great Islamic leader, a “tall black man will assume the reins of government in the West” and command “the strongest army on earth”? And whether or not you feel that this can have anything to do with U.S. President Barack Hussein Obama, if enough Muslims do, then they will be more likely to rally behind a religious leader who is (according to some of them) destined to take over the nations of the West and force all to become Muslim or die.

The writer of the Forbes piece suggested that Barack Obama was probably that leader. There never had been a “tall black man” would ran the “government in the West” that commanded the “the strongest army on earth” until the USA elected Barack Obama. Since Barack Obama is in office, it is likely that those who accept the “prophecy” will feel that this is the time for the Islamic leader to rise up.

And it appears that Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad believes Barack Obama is that “tall black man” and the time for the rise up of the Imam Mahdi is soon.

Sending warnings to the EU simply helps tell his people that he feels that any coming war will be the fault of someone other than him.

Some articles of possibly related interest may include:

Is There A Future King of the South? Some no longer believe there needs to be. Might Egypt, Islam, Iran, Arabs, or Ethiopia be involved? What does the Bible say?
The Arab World (and Iran) In the Bible, History, and Prophecy The Bible discusses the origins of the Arab world and discusses the Middle East in prophecy. What is ahead for the Middle East and those who follow Islam? How might Iran be involved?
Prophecies of Barack Obama? Eight reasons why Barack Obama is apocalyptic and eight reasons why Barack Obama is not the Antichrist. This article includes many biblical and non-biblical prophecies, from around the world, that seem to discuss Barack Obama. Did Nostradamus predict Barack Obama dealing with the Antichrist? Might Barack Obama set the stage for the kings of the North and South as at least one Shiite prophecy suggests? This is the longest and most complete article on this page on Barack Obama prophecies. Read it and decide for yourself if President Obama seems to be fulfilling various prophecies.
Barack Obama, Prophecy, and the Destruction of the United States Some claim that Barack Obama is the prophesied “son of Kenya”, based up an early 20th century writing.
Barack Obama in Islamic Prophecy? There is actually a 17th century Shiite prophecy that some believe that Barack Obama will fulfill that will lead to a rising up of Islam.
Europa, the Beast, and Revelation Where did Europe get its name? What might Europe have to do with the Book of Revelation? What about “the Beast”? Is an emerging European power “the daughter of Babylon”? What is ahead for Europe?