The continual threat of Iran’s nuclear program has finally prompted the U.S. to send two naval vessels to the Persian Gulf. Added to the ships will be two Patriot Missile Systems delivered to the nations of Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait.
For the past decade Iran’s saber rattling has been met with failed negotiations, so now this appears to be a bold move of protection but is it really?
The above mentioned nations are avowed enemies of Israel and have done much behind the scenes to assist more aggressive entities in her destruction. True, this missile umbrella could be used against an Iranian attack but this same defense could be used to impede a preemptive strike by Israel against Iran should the need arise.
While the nations of the Gulf region fear Iran it seems highly unlikely that these missiles and ships in the area would in reality be enough to defend them from a regional power like Iran.
If a Shia terror group like Hezbollah can coordinate efforts with a Sunni group like Hamas to wage war against Israel, the same can be true of nations. History has proven that whenever arms and other support is pumped into this region in order to stabilize and balance power Israel has always suffered.
Realistically the pieces of the prophetic puzzle are now falling into place as the prophet wrote.” And you will come up against my people Israel like a cloud to cover the Land.” Ezekiel 38:16 N.A.S.B. Missiles and ships for defense yes, but what is the real nature behind this move? A deterrent against Israel and yet another sign of where the world is prophetically.
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