US and Israel initiated military strikes against Iran on Feb 28, 2026. Russia and Iran signed a 20-year strategic partnership in 2025. Russia, China, and Turkey jointly called for an immediate end to the war. Turkey condemned both sides while making diplomatic efforts.
Direct Ezekiel 38 coalition forming: Russia-Iran 20-year strategic partnership signed. Persia (Iran) is named first among Gog's allies in Ez 38:5. Russia-China-Turkey jointly opposing Israel aligns with the Gog coalition structure. The current military conflict could be a precursor event.
Wars and rumors of wars (Matt 24:6 / Red horse). Major nation-state military conflict in the Middle East.
The Iran conflict involves a major regional power being struck — fits the pattern of kingdom-level warfare in Daniel's fourth-empire framework.
If the Iran war escalates to draw in Russia directly against Israel, the supernatural intervention of Ezek 38:18-22 becomes relevant. Currently this is US/Israel vs Iran, not the full Gog coalition invading Israel.