Trump and Iran speak harshly: Trapped in an Apocalyptic War?


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There have been many bombings by Israel and United States against Iran, and the plan is for them to intensify:

President Trump warns “strange” Iranian negotiators to “get serious soon, before it is too late”

March 26, 2026

President Trump warned Iran’s regime on Thursday to “get serious soon” and reach a deal to end the war, “before it is too late.”

Calling the Iranian officials with whom the U.S. is apparently negotiating “very different and ‘strange,'” Mr. Trump said in his early morning post on Truth Social that Tehran was “begging” for a negotiated resolution to the war, but noted their public rejections of a U.S. proposal of terms. https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/iran-war-trump-israel-tehran-denies-ceasefire-talks-strait-of-hormuz/

March 26, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has told Iran to “get serious soon” about a peace deal with Washington, or face the consequences.

“They better get serious soon, before it is too late, because once that happens, there is NO TURNING BACK, and it won’t be pretty!” he posted on Truth Social early Thursday.

The president described Iranian negotiators as “very different” and “strange” and said they were “begging” the U.S. to make a deal to end the war that has raged for almost four weeks.

Trump’s comments come after contradictory statements from Washington and Tehran regarding the status of peace talks. The U.S. has said talks over a proposed peace plan have been taking place, while Iran denies any direct interaction with Washington.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi … added that an exchange of messages between the two countries through mediators “does not mean negotiations with the U.S.,” Reuters reported.

In his Truth Social post, Trump hit back at Iranian comments on the matter, saying the country had been “militarily obliterated, with zero chance of a comeback.” https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/26/trump-iran-negotiations.html

 March 26, 2026

• Iran Navy chief dead, Israel says: The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, a key figure behind the near-total blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, has been killed, according to Israel’s defense minister.

• Kharg Island: An Iranian army commander warned that any ground warfare would be “dangerous and costly for the enemy,” as sources say Iran has been preparing for a possible US operation to take control of Kharg Island, a major economic lifeline for Tehran. https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/26/world/live-news/iran-war-us-israel-trump

Michael Snyder posted:

Trapped In An Apocalyptic War In The Middle East With No Easy Way Out

We are locked in a steel cage with Iran and nobody can seem to find the key. But if we don’t find a way out, the global economy is going to collapse, global food production is going to decline precipitously, and it is likely just a matter of time before someone uses weapons that should never be used under any circumstances. President Trump sent Iran a 15 point plan to end the war this week, but the Iranians just laughed at it. The Iranians have no intention of ending this war until “its own conditions are met”

So what do the Iranians want?

They are asking for five things to happen before they will even begin negotiating…

  • A complete halt to “aggression and assassinations” by the enemy.
  • The establishment of concrete mechanisms to ensure that the war is not reimposed on the Islamic Republic.
  • Guaranteed and clearly defined payment of war damages and reparations.
  • The conclusion of the war across all fronts and for all resistance groups involved throughout the region.
  • Iran’s exercise of sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz is and will remain Iran’s natural and legal right, and it constitutes a guarantee for the implementation of the other party’s commitments, and must be recognized.

The U.S. and Israel will never pay for the damage that they have done inside Iran.

And Israel will certainly not stop fighting against Hezbollah.

But that last one is the kicker.  There is no way that the Trump administration will ever agree to Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz.

So there will be no negotiated settlement no matter how much the Trump administration may want one.

One Iranian spokesperson is mocking us by suggesting that U.S. officials are simply negotiating with themselves

The Iranians are eagerly anticipating the appearance of the Mahdi, because he is supposed to come during a time of great chaos and war.

So why would they surrender if they think that the Mahdi is about to show up?

To them, that wouldn’t make any sense at all.

They are trapped in this war by their own ideology.

They are absolutely convinced that they are going to win, and they have just released a video that depicts the Statue of Liberty being blown up by an Iranian missile

A crazy Iranian AI-generated video shows a missile blowing up the Statue of Liberty — and also references the Epstein scandal and lefty anti-war talking points

The minute-long clip, which ends with the ominous slogan “One vengeance for all,” has been attributed to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB and was later shared by Russian regime outlet RT.

Sequences invoking Native American dispossession, the dropping of the atom bombs on Japan, the Vietnam War, and more recent Middle Eastern conflicts are featured in the video, casting the US as the world’s enemy.

The U.S. is trapped in this war as long as Iran continues to paralyze traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and as long as Iran continues to attack our allies in the region. 03/25/26 https://endoftheamericandream.com/trapped-in-an-apocalyptic-war-in-the-middle-east-with-no-easy-way-out/

Now, the current war is not apocalyptic in the sense that it is mentioned in the Book of Revelation, also called the Book of the Apocalypse.

However, it is a factor that will lead to the fulfillment of other biblical prophecies.

Jesus warned about wars and food shortages (Matthew 24:6-8) and this war looks to have a negative effect on food supplies (see Food inflation concerns related to the Iran war).

The Bible speaks of damage coming to the City of David–Jerusalem–from what appears to be an Iranian-led confederation in Isaiah 22:6-9.

The religious zealots in Iran actually hope to accomplish that as the conquering of Jerusalem has long been a goal of the Iranian regime. While they will NOT gain control over Jerusalem as they hope, they very well may cause great damage to come to Jerusalem.

Another area of prophecy has to do with the formation of an alliance among many of the Arab and Islamic nations of the Middle East and North Africa. Some, because of this war, have called for an ‘Arab NATO’ (see Arab NATO talk emerges again as Iran sends drones and missiles against its neighbors).

Such an alliance is consistent with passages in Daniel 11 about the coming the King of the South.

Additionally, the Daniel 9:26-27 discusses a deal that will happen in the Middle East which is confirmed by a leader in Europe.

This is commonly believed to be a type of peace deal.

Peace deals tend to come after military conflicts, and if enough damage happens, the Iran war may be the factor that will lead to that deal.

And presuming that is so, the countdown to the Great Tribulation will begin. As Jesus said:

37 And what I say to you, I say to all: Watch! (Mark 13:37)

Some items of possibly related interest may include:

Iran in Prophecy Is Iran in Bible prophecy? If so, what does the Bible teach? What names, other than Persia, may be used to describe Iran? There are also two related videos: Iran Neutralization Prediction Confirmed and Iran and Israel Conflict.
The ‘Peace Deal’ of Daniel 9:27 This prophecy could give up to 3 1/2 years advance notice of the coming Great Tribulation. Will most ignore or misunderstand its fulfillment? Here is a link to a related sermon video Daniel 9:27 and the Start of the Great Tribulation. A short video is also available titled Trump’s Deal of the Century and Daniel 9 27? Here is a link to something related in the Spanish language: Estados Árabes emiratos unidos y el tratado de paz en el medio este.
Is the Future King of the South Rising Up? Some no longer believe there needs to be a future King of the South. Might Egypt, Islam, Iran, Arabs, or Ethiopia be involved? Might this King be called the Mahdi or Caliph? What does the Bible say? Two videos of related interest are: The Future King of the South is Rising and The Rise and Fall of the King of the South. Here is a version the Spanish language: ¿Esta Surgiendo el Rey Del Sur?
26 items to prophetically watch in 2026 Much is happening. Dr. Thiel points to 26 items to watch (cf. Mark 13:37) in this article. Here is a link to a related sermon: 26 Items to Watch in 2026.
Lost Tribes and Prophecies: What will happen to Australia, the British Isles, Canada, Europe, New Zealand and the United States of America? Where did those people come from? Can you totally rely on DNA? What about other peoples? Do you really know what will happen to Europe and the English-speaking peoples? What about Africa, Asia, South America, and the Islands? This free online book provides scriptural, scientific, historical references, and commentary to address those matters. Here are links to related sermons: Lost tribes, the Bible, and DNALost tribes, prophecies, and identifications11 Tribes, 144,000, and MultitudesIsrael, Jeremiah, Tea Tephi, and British RoyaltyGentile European BeastRoyal Succession, Samaria, and PropheciesAsia, Islands, Latin America, Africa, and Armageddon;  When Will the End of the Age Come?;  Rise of the Prophesied King of the NorthChristian Persecution from the BeastWWIII and the Coming New World Order; and Woes, WWIV, and the Good News of the Kingdom of God.