GULF ON EDGE: Arab States Warn Iran They May Strike Back As Fears Of US Attack Grow

 

Gulf states are raising their alert levels ahead of a possible US strike on Iran after the midterm elections, warning Tehran that they could respond if their infrastructure is attacked, as diplomatic efforts remain stuck. 

 ...Several Arab states have warned Iran that they may respond individually or together if Tehran targets their infrastructure. The UAE carried out strikes on Iran during the war, while the other Gulf states took almost no part in the fighting. 

...Iran expert Behnam Ben Taleblu said there is no scenario in which Iran quietly absorbs a short, sharp US attack, and that precise strikes on Iranian infrastructure would likely bring a similar Iranian attack on America’s partners in the Gulf. (Read More)

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Senior Researcher Brad Myers Comments,

In this article published on November 2, 2026, The Yeshiva World reported that several Gulf states have warned Iran they may strike back if attacked in a potential war involving the US.

Could this have something to do with the enemies of the military and government in Jeremiah 49:35–38, which speaks about a future war to take place in Iran?

 Did you know that Arab nations like Saudi Arabia and the UAE view the Iranian regime as an enemy and hope for its complete defeat?

On March 31, 2026, PBS published an article titled "Gulf allies privately make case to keep fighting until Iran is decisivelydefeated," reporting:

"Gulf allies of the United States, led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, are urging President Donald Trump to continue prosecuting the war against Iran, arguing that Tehran hasn't been weakened enough by the month-long U.S.-led bombing campaign, according to U.S., Gulf and Israeli officials."

Is it possible that the Arab Gulf states would actually join the US and Israel in a war against Iran? 

The Wall Street Journal addressed this possibility in a March 2026 report titled "Gulf States Edge Toward Joining Fight Against Iran," noting:

"U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf are inching toward joining the fight against Iran, getting tougher following persistent attacks that have disrupted their economies and risk giving Tehran long-term leverage over the Strait of Hormuz."

With all these events taking place in 2026, consider what Dr. Bill Salus wrote 12 years ago in his book, Nuclear Showdown in Iran on pages 28–29 and 33:

 "For I will cause Elam to be dismayed before their enemies.

We discover that Elam has enemies! Not a single enemy, but a plurality of enemies. One of them is the Lord, and according to Jeremiah 49:37, He is absolutely infuriated with something Iran has done or plans to do. 

...In addition to the Lord, Iran has no shortage of enemies today... 

...The GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council of Arab States), which includes Saudi Arabia, Kuwait Bahrain, Qatar,United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman, are deeply concerned about Iran's rogue regime, unchecked nuclear program, and attempts to spread its hegemony throughout the entire Middle East. 

...If Iran chokes off the exportation of the GCC oil through the Persian Gulf into world markets, the affected Arab states, such as Saudi Arabia, could be provoked into war."

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The Road To The False Prophet May Be Paved With Promises Of Peace

 
What if the greatest religious deception in history doesn't begin with an attack on Christianity, but with an invitation to unite in the name of peace?

Imagine a world where religious leaders stand together, promising to end hatred, division and war. Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists and others are encouraged to set aside their differences for the greater good.

It sounds like a noble cause. But what happens when the price of that unity is abandoning the truth that Jesus Christ is the only way to God?

That question has taken on renewed significance following Pope Leo XIV's message to a major interfaith gathering in Assisi, Italy, on October 27, where hundreds of religious representatives came together around a shared commitment to peace.

The Pope declared, "There is no such thing as a holy war: only peace is holy."

But for Christians familiar with the warnings of Revelation, the pursuit of religious unity raises a troubling possibility: Could the world's longing for peace eventually become the very instrument through which the False Prophet leads humanity into its greatest spiritual deception? (Read More)

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Dr. Bill Saus Comments:

The False Prophet is the powerful religious PR pointman for the Antichrist. We are told in Revelation 13, the following about the False Prophet.

"He was granted power to give breath to the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak and cause as many as would not worship the image of the beast to be killed. He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads, and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the name of the beast, or the number of his name." (Rev. 13:15-17)

Some believe the False Prophet will be a Pope.

“If the Pope isn’t the False Prophet, he’s sure trying hard for the job!” (anonymous)

In my article linked below I point how why I don't subscribe to this teaching.

Could the False Prophet be a Pope?

U.S. strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island after Iranian fire at American aircraft

The U.S. military struck Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz Monday after Iran fired at an American aircraft, officials confirmed to Fox News.

The strike was described as defensive and not a signal that the U.S. is resuming military attacks on Iran or escalating the conflict, according to Fox News.

Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency reported five explosions on the island, with residents reporting two aircraft overhead when the blasts occurred.

Qeshm Island is home to an underground missile site, a naval base and a major desalination plant. (Source)

Trump Warns Iran of 'Hammer,' Cites Pickaxe Site

Trump tells Iowa rally US is holding back on Iran only to save lives • Warns that 'at some point' a decisive blow will come | He named the suspected Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site as a planned target (Middle East).

President Donald Trump told a campaign rally in Iowa on Sunday that Washington has held back from finishing the war with Iran only to spare lives. He warned that the restraint has limits. "The only reason we are not finished with Iran is because I want to be nice. I want to try and save all those lives if I can. But at some point, we're going to have to give them the hammer," Trump said.

rump also identified further Iranian nuclear facilities as potential targets, among them the suspected underground installation known as Pickaxe Mountain. "We can do that in 10 minutes. We have that planned. You can look at Pickaxe Mountain. We need to take care of that. We can do that very quickly," he said.

The rally came ahead of Tuesday's US midterm elections. On Saturday evening, a senior Israeli official said Israel is preparing for renewed fighting that could begin right after the vote. "It looks like we're heading toward war rather than an agreement," the official said. (Read More)

Iran Rejects Uranium Transfer Abroad

 

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson answered 'No' on moving 60% enriched uranium abroad; Washington has demanded the uranium be shipped to the US.

Iran has ruled out sending its 60% enriched uranium to a third country. The Foreign Ministry spokesperson was asked whether such a transfer had come up in the Doha talks or whether Tehran could accept it, and gave a one-word reply: "No." (Read More)

Supermarket freezers across Europe hit by second suspected cyber-attack

Supermarket chains in at least seven European countries have said the temperatures of refrigerators and freezers in some of their shops soared overnight to as high as 50C (122F), echoing a cyber-attack last month that caused millions of euros of damage in France.

Retailers in Belgium, Estonia, Ireland, Finland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Sweden reported problems with their refrigeration systems on Monday, and several companies confirmed they had been hacked.

The EU food and agriculture commissioner, Christophe Hansen, said the repeated cyber-attacks were deeply concerning, calling them “a deliberate attempt to disrupt our food supply chain and undermine consumers’ confidence in it”.

The incidents follow an attack in France last month in which hackers seized control of cooling units in as many as 700 supermarkets, raising their temperatures as high ⁠as 50C (122F) and causing fires and food losses estimated in the tens of millions of euros. (Read More)

70% of websites face catastrophic hijacking under newly discovered flaw

 

Massive algorithmic vulnerability exposes majority of global internet infrastructure. Security professionals scramble to implement protective updates before malicious actors deploy automated attack vectors.

A monumental cybersecurity crisis driven by artificial intelligence is currently threatening global infrastructure, as highlighted by The Wall Street Journal. Developers behind PHP, which powers 70% of websites, announced an extreme memory flaw on Wednesday capable of granting hackers full server control.

Security experts discovered the flaw using artificial intelligence, prompting a desperate rush to deploy patches before criminals launch automated attacks.

Fearing swift exploitation, multiple organizations proactively deactivated their web properties following reports of early intrusion efforts. Dubbed PHP2Shell, the memory management vulnerability allows attackers to run illicit programs on unpatched servers almost instantaneously. Volker Dusch, an engineer at the PHP foundation, declared it the project's gravest danger in a decade, rivaling the infamous Heartbleed incident. Software updates initiate a high-stakes race where defenders install fixes while attackers reverse-engineer them to find new openings. (Read More)

Iran delays salaries for IRGC under weight of US pressure

 
Last month, Iran’s rial fell to a record low of about 2.2 million to the US dollar, collapsing from around 1 million rials to the dollar a year ago. 

The Iranian regime faces mounting financial strain as delayed salaries and shrinking government resources raise questions about the Islamic Republic’s ability to sustain its public institutions and security apparatus amid intensifying US economic pressure.

Iranian banks are running short on cash, and government officials and military personnel, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Basij paramilitary force, have been waiting for overdue salaries, with some payments reportedly delayed for more than a few months. 

The family of one IRGC member, for example, told The Algemeiner that the salaries of the member and his colleagues have been delayed for months.

Iran’s financial difficulties are affecting military and government payrolls. 

The US naval blockade of Iranian ports has prevented the country from exporting at least $25 billion worth of crude oil, while authorities have also frozen approximately $350 million in cryptocurrency assets, according to Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM). 

The financial pressure is hurting salaries, pensions, and benefits across several sectors, including energy, manufacturing, construction, and security.

Even Iran’s network of terrorist proxies is being affected. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC on Wednesday that efforts to isolate Iran economically have been “very successful” and that Tehran is cutting off funding for its proxies.

“In the summer, the elected officials started worrying out loud about the economy. Now, publicly and privately, the IRGC is very concerned. They’re talking about a collapse,” he said. (Read More)

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Senior Researcher Brad Myers Comments,

World Israel News reported in this article on October 30, 2026, that the Iranian military, including the IRGC, is now 'very concerned' about a total collapse of the regime.

With everything happening in Iran right now, could we be witnessing the total collapse of the regime after 47 years in power? Could this have been foretold by the prophet Jeremiah in chapter 49:35,37–38?

Are you aware of the fact that, according to historical records, the ground war and collapse of the military and government in Jeremiah 49 could not possibly have been fulfilled in the past by the Babylonian army led by Nebuchadnezzar II? Dr. Bill Salus points out in his article linked below.

Has the Prophecy of Elam in Jeremiah 49:34-39 Been Historically Fulfilled?

Americans warned to prepare for official emergency alert system test

 Americans have been put on notice ahead of a nationwide emergency alert test that will interrupt television and radio programming across the country.

Federal officials announced the drill will begin at approximately 2.20pm ET on November 17, with December 3 as the backup date. Officials are giving advance notice so Americans can prepare now and avoid being alarmed when the test begins. 

The Emergency Alert System (EAS) connects thousands of television and radio stations, cable systems and satellite providers to deliver potentially lifesaving warnings during emergencies. It also allows the president to address the nation during a major crisis.

 ...The test comes as governments overseas are urging households to stockpile basic supplies so they can cope with emergencies without immediate help.  The UK has advised citizens to keep three days' worth of essentials, including food and water, while former FBI deputy director Dan Bongino recently told Americans to take similar preparedness warnings seriously.

 ...Governments in the UK, Sweden, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands and France have encouraged households to keep food, water, medicines and other essentials available for emergencies. 

The UK’s updated guidance released this month recommends enough supplies for three days, helping families cope if severe weather, cyberattacks or other disruptions interrupt essential services. 

In Sweden, the country's civil defense guidance is warning households to be able to manage on their own for at least one week 'in case of crisis or war.' (Read More)

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Senior Researcher Brad Myers Comments,

The Emergency Alert System test on November 17, 2026, comes as governments in many countries around the world urge households to stockpile basic supplies so they can cope with emergencies without immediate help.

Why are all these governments warning their citizens now? What global crisis do they see coming in the near future? Buckle up, because it may soon be a bumpy ride.

Trump says US ready to hit Iran's nuclear program 'in ten minutes' after speaking with Netanyahu

 
"There are 'one or two sites' left that need to be dealt with, including Pickaxe Mountain. We can do it in ten minutes. We have a plan for it, and we can execute it very quickly," the president said.

US President Donald Trump addressed overnight on Sunday the possibility of an additional military strike in Iran, claiming the United States is capable of hitting what remains of the Iranian nuclear program "in just ten minutes."

"There are 'one or two sites' left that need to be dealt with, including Pickaxe Mountain. We can do it in ten minutes. We have a plan for it, and we can execute it very quickly," the president said.

Referring to negotiations with Iran, Trump later said, "They want to reach an agreement, and we will see what happens. Things are moving along fine, but they are not really reliable. They reach an agreement and then back out. They want to reach an agreement, and we will see if they actually sign it."

Hours earlier, Trump spoke by phone with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as the United States prepares to resume strikes on Iran, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. 

The call took place after Trump discussed options for resuming military operations with senior military commanders, including a meeting with CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine. (Read More)

Hezbollah unlikely to attack Israel in case of US-Iran war unless regime under threat

 
Hezbollah would, according to a senior Lebanese official, join the fight despite its weakened military capacity if the Iranian regime's survival was found to be at stake.

Hezbollah is not likely to join in if the United States and Iran renew military operations against each other unless Iran’s leadership faces an existential threat, according to a Saturday report from United Arab Emirates state-owned news outlet, The National.

Hezbollah would, according to a senior Lebanese official, join the fight despite its weakened military capacity if the Iranian regime's survival was found to be at stake.

The official said that an explicit red line was crossed in the previous bout, when the Khamenei was killed in a joint US-Israeli strike on February 28.

“We knew earlier this year, when the war in the region first broke out, that Hezbollah would join the fighting if late Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali] Khamenei were killed,” said the anonymous official. “We even informed the Americans about it.”

KAN news reported last month that Hezbollah terror operatives have maintained their presence in southern Lebanon's pilot zones, gathering intelligence and recuperating their fighting ability. (Read More)

Iran's missile threat: 1,700 ballistic missiles capable of reaching Israel

New assessments of Iran's military arsenal and the deployment of US forces in the Middle East provide an updated picture of the military capabilities and preparations in the region.

According to Israeli security assessments, Iran currently possesses approximately 1,700 ballistic missiles capable of reaching Israeli territory. Its arsenal also includes an estimated 80,000 drones, including systems designed for military use, as well as thousands of short- and medium-range missiles.

At the same time, the United States continues to strengthen its military presence in the region. Two American aircraft carriers are expected to be deployed in the area, with one currently en route. The US naval presence also includes 14 warships, 13 of which are destroyers. (Read More)

'If we went to war tomorrow...': US Army conducts mass battlefield grave-digging exercise, first since Korean War

In a highly unusual exercise, the US Army has practised digging mass graves for fallen soldiers. While the exercise is unusual, it is not unprecedented. The US Army carried out similar preparations during the Korean War. But why is it doing so now?

 According to the Army, the exercise is a test to prepare for the possibility of a future war.  According to reports, US Army soldiers in North Carolina recently completed a test-of-concept exercise focused on large-scale temporary battlefield interments. Personnel from the 3rd Corps Sustainment Command (3rd CSC), the 20th Engineer Brigade, both based at Fort Bragg, and military chaplains participated in the exercise. (Read More)

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Senior Researcher Brad Myers Comments,

The US Army has practiced digging mass graves for fallen soldiers to prepare for a possible future war, according to news reported by The Economic Times on November 1, 2026. This is the first time the military has conducted such exercises since the Korean War in the 1950s.

Could America's next war reach the US soil?

 Fox News published an article on October 15, 2026, titled "America's next war could reach US soil, top Army general warns."  The piece notes:

"The American military has largely operated on a familiar premise: combat the enemy overseas before the fight reaches home. But as drones, cyberattacks, and long-range weapons pose growing threats to U.S. military installations and critical infrastructure, Army leaders are preparing for a future in which American forces could come under attack before they ever deploy overseas."

Just seven days ago, on October 25, 2026, Fox News reported:  "The Pentagon is preparing U.S. military bases to keep operating for at least 90 days without outside support as it prepares for the possibility of a major war that could cripple power grids, disrupt supply chains and threaten critical infrastructure on American soil."

A lot of people in the US sense that something big is coming, and that it isn't good. We seem to be living in the lull before a cataclysmic storm. Will we avoid being hit by this threat? Only time will tell..

Investor Says We’re Rapidly Approaching the Point At Which Economic Systems Collapse Under the Weight of AI

"We have maybe four years before the world as we know it stops working the way it does now."

At this point, the parade of doomsayers warning of the collapse of the AI bubble is almost endless.

Renowned financial commentators like Harris Kupperman have warned that the math on data center investments is unsustainable, economists like Michael Roberts have called AI the “biggest economic bet in US history,” and even the International Monetary Fund has begun fretting that the world economy is on a knife’s edge.

But in the ongoing AI gold rush, the wealthy and powerful keep pumping money into AI and its attendant industries anyway.

Now, crypto investor and finance media guru Raoul Pal is warning of his own kind of AI doomsday — but one where an AI takeover, not a bursting bubble, brings the conventional economy to its knees.

“The next four years are going to feel very different to anything we’ve lived through,” Pal wrote in a post on X-formerly-Twitter.

The post is nakedly self-promotional — it appears alongside a clip of the finance pundit’s “When Shift Happens podcast,” and is followed by a link to buy his book, “The Everything Code” — but even so, Pal does raise some bold claims to his 1.5 million followers.

“Your wages haven’t kept up with the cost of living for years now,” he exclaims. “Governments have to keep debasing the currency to fund everything, and it’s eating into your pay every single year. That part isn’t new.” (Read More)

IRAN DISAGREEMENT: IDF Officials Fear Trump Could Impose Deal That Fails Israel’s Security Goals

Senior Israeli defense officials are reportedly concerned that the United States could launch another round of strikes against Iran before quickly negotiating an agreement that fails to address Israel’s long-term security concerns.

The concerns center on possible differences between Prime Minister Netanyahu’s strategic objectives and those of President Donald Trump.

According to the report, Netanyahu seeks the elimination of Iran’s nuclear capabilities and a fundamental change in the Iranian regime, while Washington may prioritize reopening maritime routes and securing limited nuclear restrictions.

Israeli military officials reportedly question whether a brief aerial campaign could achieve decisive results against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.

Intelligence assessments cited in the report suggest that Iran has improved protection around sensitive facilities and retains the ability to rebuild damaged capabilities.

Some officials also fear that renewed military operations without a decisive outcome could lead to a prolonged conflict requiring repeated Israeli strikes.

The concerns come as the United States continues moving additional military resources into the Middle East.

The reported disagreements have not been publicly confirmed by the IDF or the American administration, and no final military or diplomatic plan has been announced. (YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)

Ominous new war signal as Trump sends third aircraft carrier toward Iran as he threatens conflict will 'get wrapped up soon'

A dramatic surge in military tension has taken center stage as President Trump ordered a third US aircraft carrier to the Middle East – all while making cryptic claims that the standoff will soon reach its conclusion.

US Central Command confirmed that bringing three aircraft carrier strike groups into the Middle East represents the largest US naval surge in the region since the 2003 invasion of Iraq. 

Trump voiced confidence today that the conflict would dissipate, though he provided no specific timeline or strategy for how that outcome would be secured.

'It's going to get wrapped up soon,' Trump stated during an interview with a Kansas City radio station. 'We need a guarantee there'll never be a nuclear weapon.'

The remarks comes as questions surrounding Trump's domestic campaign itinerary arise, with the President rescheduling several canceled rallies over the weekend.

Vice President JD Vance also canceled a scheduled Friday press briefing in St. Cloud, Minnesota, focused on the administration's 'War on Fraud.'

Officials have not provided a reason for the cancellation.

Recent reports suggest the administration is laying the groundwork for a fresh wave of aggressive military strikes if Iranian leaders refuse to sign an agreement. (Read More)

Khamenei: IRGC will have 'immediate, unrestricted response' to any US, Israeli threats

 
Khamenei ordered the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps to update its target list with the aim of having "all tangible and intangible assets of the US and Israeli within reach of the armed forces."

The IRGC needs to have "an unrestricted response" to any threats, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said at a meeting with top Iranian army officials on Saturday.

Khamenei ordered the Iranian army to prepare "an immediate, impactful, and geographically unrestricted response," saying that Iran will determine "timing and terms for ending any new conflicts," in case their enemies resume attacks.

"If the enemies once again launch military or terrorist attacks, it is the armed forces of the Islamic Republic and the Iranian nation that will determine the time and conditions for their end," Khamenei said in a statement published in the country's semi-official Nour News Agency.

Khamenei ordered the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to update its target list with the aim of having "all tangible and intangible assets of the US and Israel within reach of the armed forces." (Read More)

Pentagon revamping DOOMSDAY scenario plans

Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin has the latest on the Pentagon updating its doomsday scenario plans on 'America Reports.