Iran is stopping message exchanges with U.S., may block Hormuz, Tasnim news agency says

Iran (ancient Persia) is explicitly named in Ezekiel 38:5 as part of the Gog coalition that invades Israel in the latter years. Iran's aggressive posturing, threat to block the Strait of Hormuz (a critical global chokepoint), and escalating hostility toward Western powers align with the geopolitical conditions preceding the prophesied invasion. This reflects the rising regional tensions and Iranian assertiveness characteristic of end-times alignment patterns.