DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: The Iran war is pushing the UAE and Israel into unprecedented cooperation, while Saudi Arabia looks elsewhere to counter Tehran without empowering Jerusalem.
The Gog/Magog coalition prophecy describes Persia (Iran) leading a coalition against Israel in the latter years. Current diplomatic realignment—with some Gulf states moving toward Israel while others distance themselves—reflects emerging geopolitical tensions consistent with pre-invasion coalition dynamics. The prophecy's focus on Persia as a key threat actor aligns with Iran's current regional posture and the shifting alliances it provokes.