Morning Bid: Oil surges on US blockade of Iran

A US blockade of Iran (Persian coalition member) could be a precursor to or catalyst for the Gog/Magog invasion prophesied in Ezekiel 38-39. The Hebrew term פָּרַס (Paras - Persia/Iran) is specifically named as part of the coalition that invades Israel 'in the latter years.' Economic pressure through blockades could drive Iran to seek military solutions.

A US blockade represents escalating international tensions and potential military conflict, fitting the pattern of 'wars and rumors of wars' and 'nation rising against nation.' Such geopolitical confrontations are characteristic signs of end-times conflict leading to greater upheaval.

While not directly related to the Euphrates drying up, a blockade of Iran could destabilize the broader Middle Eastern region where the Euphrates flows. Regional conflict involving Iran could contribute to conditions that affect major waterways and enable 'kings of the east' military movements.