Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a ‘forceful response’

Iran's assertion of control over the Strait of Hormuz and threat of military force aligns with the Gog/Magog coalition prophecy, where Persia (identified as Iran in Ezekiel 38:5) plays a leading role in end-times conflicts. This demonstrates Iran's growing military posture and regional dominance characteristic of pre-invasion conditions described in the prophecy.