Exclusive: US will not renew waiver on Iranian oil as it mounts pressure on Tehran, sources say

The US mounting pressure on Iran (ancient Persia) through oil sanctions could contribute to geopolitical tensions that eventually lead to the Gog/Magog coalition. Ezekiel 38:5 specifically identifies Persia as part of the coalition that invades Israel, and economic pressure could be a catalyst for Iran to join this prophesied alliance.

Escalating tensions between the US and Iran through economic sanctions represents part of the broader pattern of international conflicts and 'rumors of wars' that characterize the end times. While not direct military conflict, economic warfare contributes to the geopolitical instability prophesied before Christ's return.