The streets of Iran are once again shaking—not just with political unrest, but with spiritual tension. Iranian-American Christian Marziyeh Amirizadeh, who once faced execution for converting to Christianity, sees today’s uprisings through a biblical lens. From the depths of Evin Prison, where she endured brutal interrogation for her faith, God spoke to her about the coming judgment of Iran’s rulers. Now, as protests erupt and the Islamist regime tightens its grip, she points to the ancient words of Jeremiah as a prophetic roadmap for what is unfolding.

Marziyeh anchors her warning in Jeremiah 49:34–39, a prophecy against Elam—an ancient Persian region located in modern-day southwest Iran. The Lord declared He would shatter Elam’s military power, scatter its people, and remove its kings and officials, setting His own throne there. She believes God is now allowing Iran’s leaders time to repent, but that judgment is already in motion. Even more striking, many Iranians are openly rejecting the Islamist regime and embracing their Persian identity, invoking Cyrus the Great—the king who freed the Jews from Babylon and honored the God of Israel—as their true heritage.

Iran (biblical Persia) plays a major role in end-times prophecy, especially in its hostility toward Israel and its alliance in the coming Ezekiel 38 war. Yet Jeremiah also foresaw a day when God would judge Persia’s rulers and restore His authority there. The growing resistance inside Iran, the people’s support for Israel, and the spiritual awakening among former Muslims point to divine intervention behind the scenes. These events suggest not just political change—but prophetic positioning. Watchmen should understand: God is not finished with Iran. Elam’s reckoning is written, and its redemption will come through Jesus Christ.