In a striking prophetic message, New York Times best-selling author Jonathan Cahn warns that recent events involving Iran, Israel and the United States are not random but deeply connected to ancient biblical prophecy, specifically the words of Ezekiel and other end-time scriptures.
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Cahn begins by reminding viewers that while Iran’s nuclear facilities were recently struck by U.S. forces, the danger is far from over. Intelligence reports suggest Iran had smuggled enriched uranium to secret locations before the strike and continues to operate thousands of centrifuges capable of producing nuclear weapons. “How much they were set back, we don’t know,” he says, “but it’s doubtful that they lost their nuclear capabilities.”
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According to Cahn, Iran’s threat isn’t limited to the Middle East. “There are sleeper cells already inside this nation,” he says of the U.S., “similar to 9/11, but Iran is far more dangerous than al-Qaeda.” He notes that Iran’s foreign minister recently visited Russia, which is one of the nation’s foreshadowed in Ezekiel 38–39.
The Bible speaks clearly of Iran, known in Scripture as Persia, as a key player in the last days. Cahn highlights that while many ancient nations have vanished, both Israel and Persia exist today—exactly as the Bible prophesied. The book of Ezekiel describes Persia as one of the nations that will form a coalition to attack Israel after its return to the land. “It says in the last days Persia—Iran—is going to be one of those nations that invades Israel,” Cahn says. “It’s obsessed with destroying the Jewish nation, which is exactly what we would expect.”
Cahn also notes the eerie timing of three earthquakes that struck near Iran’s nuclear facilities just before the U.S. airstrikes. He ties this to Ezekiel 38:19, where God declares there will be a “great earthquake” when the invading nations move against Israel. “Could that have been a warning?” he asks.
Even more sobering is Ezekiel’s reference to fire. The Hebrew word used, shlach, means “to send,” suggesting that fire will be sent from above. “It doesn’t say it’s going to be lit—it’s going to be sent,” Cahn explains. He suggests this could refer to nuclear fire, possibly affecting not only Israel’s enemies but those who “dwell securely in the coastlands,” which could point to America.
Cahn also references the writings of Peter, who foretold that the elements would melt with “fervent heat”—language that may describe atomic destruction. He notes that the Greek word for “melt” means “to be loosed,” a term fitting for what happens in a nuclear chain reaction.
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As Cahn mentions, even the word “uranium” may be hinted at in Scripture. Jesus in Mark 13 says the “powers of the heavens” will be shaken. The Greek words dunamis, meaning power, and ouranos, which means heavens, are the roots of “dynamite” and “uranium,” suggesting explosive end-time events.
Whether these recent events are the beginning of something greater or simply a warning shot, one thing is certain: prophecy is unfolding. Cahn’s message is a call to watch, pray and prepare, for the day of fire may be closer than we think.
Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.
