Mar 17, 2025
The U.S. military has conducted a series of airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen, reportedly killing the security chief of a top Houthi leader. According to reports, 53 Houthis have been killed since the strikes began, with U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirming that the operations will continue until the group ceases its attacks on U.S. and allied interests in the region. The strikes are part of ongoing efforts to counter Houthi aggression, particularly their targeting of global shipping routes and U.S. naval assets.
The Houthis have responded by claiming to have attacked the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier and other American naval ships in the Red Sea, though the U.S. Navy stated that they successfully intercepted 11 Houthi drones aimed at their vessels. Meanwhile, U.S. officials have framed these strikes as a message to Iran, emphasizing that Washington will not tolerate continued destabilization in the region. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has pledged "unrelenting" attacks against the Houthis until their operations are neutralized.
This conflict ties into the broader picture of Middle Eastern instability prophesied in Scripture. Jesus warned in Matthew 24:6-7 that the last days would be marked by "wars and rumors of wars" as nations rise against each other. Iran's continued involvement with proxy groups like the Houthis aligns with Ezekiel 38-39, where a coalition led by Persia (modern Iran) plays a significant role in end-times conflict. As tensions escalate, these events remind us that we are witnessing the birth pains leading to Christ's return and the ultimate fulfillment of Bible prophecy. READ MORE
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Commentary by Joe Hawkins