Are we witnessing the convergence of geopolitics and biblical prophecy in real time? For many watching the upheaval in Iran and the bold stance taken by President Donald Trump, the answer may be yes.
In a recent message, Messianic rabbi Jason Sobel suggested that ancient prophecies may be coming together before our eyes.
“Trump and Iran, are we seeing prophecy being fulfilled right before our eyes?” Sobel asked. “We could possibly be seeing ancient prophecy, both biblical prophecy and an interesting and foundational prophecy within Judaism, literally coming to pass.”
The epicenter of the conversation is Iran—biblical Persia—and its prophetic role in the last days.
As protests continue and the Iranian regime threatens violence, the world is being forced to pay attention. President Trump himself added fuel when he declared to the Iranian people, “Help is on the way. Keep protesting.”
According to Sobel, the Jewish world is also taking notice. “There are a number of rabbis and teachers in the Jewish community that have said what is happening in Iran and Trump’s statement…this could be that,” he said, referring to a long-held rabbinic teaching that “if you see Persia fall to Rome… expect the footsteps of the Messiah.”
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In that tradition, “Rome” is understood not as ancient Italy, but as the West—and in our time, particularly the United States. He added, “Whether you like President Trump or don’t like President Trump, we are not talking politics—we are talking prophecy.”
Persia in Ezekiel’s End-Time War
From Scripture itself, Iran emerges as a key player in the conflict described in Ezekiel 38–39, known as the War of Gog and Magog. “Persia, Kush, and Put… will come against Israel,” Ezekiel prophesied (Ezek. 38:5). “Iran or Persia plays a key role in the end-time attack,” he noted. “Therefore, it is significant what happens in Persia.”
But biblical prophecy doesn’t stop at conflict—it connects to conditions. Ezekiel foresaw a time when Israel would dwell securely in its land before the attack. The Hebrew word for “security,” Sobel noted, carries the numerical value 86, the same as the Hebrew year 5786, which marks the year Israel has just entered. “I believe one of the things we could potentially see is the beginning of this realignment of the Middle East,” he said.
The Iron Kingdom and 2026
The year 2026 also arises in the discussion—not politically, but prophetically.
He pointed to Daniel’s visions of the four empires, where the fourth kingdom—Rome—is symbolized by iron. “From the days of Daniel to the coming of the Messiah, there will be four kingdoms,” he explained. “Rome is associated with iron…and this is the year of iron.”
Rome’s modern expression, he argued, is the West—led today by America. “Trump is the leader of the free world,” he said. “He is the head of Rome right now,” embodying what Daniel described as a crushing, global, ordered power.
Watching and Discerning the Season
Sobel did not conclude with speculation, but with exhortation. “Reading the signs is wisdom,” he said, citing Jesus’ words about the fig tree. “Discerning the times and seasons is a responsibility, not a hobby.”
Right now, this unfolding chapter has the attention of believers around the world who continue to watch, pray and discern for what may come next.
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment.
