Iran’s China envoy vows ‘special’ Hormuz treatment for ‘friendly’ countries

Al Jazeera 2026-07-05 Eschatological Global Source

Despite US objections, ambassador insists new fees to be charged to vessels transiting Strait of Hormuz.

Prophecy Correlations

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Gog/Magog Coalition Invades Israel in the Latter Years unfulfilled

Iran (Persia) asserting control over strategic maritime passages aligns with the Gog/Magog coalition prophecy (Ezekiel 38-39), which names Persia as a key member of the end-times invasion force against Israel. Iran's growing geopolitical assertiveness and strategic positioning in the Middle East reflects the kind of regional power consolidation described in the prophecy, particularly as Persia/Iran moves to leverage critical chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz.