Oil jumps above $100 as US to blockade Iranian ports after peace talks fail

A US blockade of Iranian ports directly involves Persia (פָּרַס, modern Iran), which is explicitly named as part of the Gog coalition in Ezekiel 38:5. Military confrontation with Iran could be a precursor to or catalyst for the prophesied invasion of Israel, as regional tensions escalate into the 'latter years' scenario.

The failure of peace talks and subsequent military blockade represents 'wars and rumors of wars' as nations rise against nations. This type of international conflict and geopolitical instability is specifically identified as characteristic of end times conditions leading to greater upheaval.

While not directly about the Euphrates drying up, military action against Iran could destabilize the broader Middle Eastern region including areas near the Euphrates River. Regional conflict often affects water infrastructure and could contribute to conditions enabling 'kings of the east' mobilization.

Iran's strategic position could facilitate or trigger eastern military movements toward Israel. A US blockade might prompt Iran to seek alliance with eastern powers (Russia, China), potentially contributing to the massive 200-million army mobilization from eastern nations.