The Middle East is a complicated place, especially difficult for those of us in the west to fully comprehend. The Iranian regime, driven by radical eschatological (end times) beliefs, seems especially difficult to understand. Shia Islam dominates the region and stands opposed to Sunni Islam, which is much more prevalent and has its roots in …
Continue reading Behind the Scenes with an Iranian-born American
When it comes to peace negotiations in the Middle East, I remain a skeptic, and I'll cut to the chase. The issue is a spiritual one that ultimately cannot be resolved through geopolitical means. The Shia brand of Islam in Iran has a very definitive end times theology of its own. In short, radical Shia …
Continue reading Trump’s Big Beautiful Nuclear Deal with Iran
Hi friends! I recently read an article posted by Joel Rosenberg about a Shia Muslim country that befriends Israel and backs the US! Is it even possible? Why would they oppose Iranian terrorism? (Iran is the "mother ship" of Shia Islam.) According to that article, here are some facts about the country: 9.8 million people …
Continue reading Azerbaijan: A Shia Muslim Friend of Israel?
Here we are, facing another “D Day”...Deadline Day. Once again, the self-imposed deadline established by the P5+1 (US, UK, France, Russia, China, and Germany) and Iran is upon us. As I write this, negotiators are still working to forge a deal meant to put clamps on Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Their success is not only difficult …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 