My Position on the Current US and Iranian Conflict

There are mixed feelings among Americans on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Trump signed with the Iranians, which serves as a preliminary agreement aimed at ending the military conflict and establishing a roadmap for a permanent peace deal. The agreement:

• Reopens the critical Strait of Hormuz global shipping route, toll-free, for at least 60 days. (Trump wants a weakened Iran, but not a global recession.)

• It mandates the immediate termination of military operations between the U.S. and Iran, and an end to hostilities in southern Lebanon. 

• It eases certain financial restrictions, unfreezes restricted Iranian assets, and establishes an external $300 billion reconstruction fund backed by regional partners. 

• It triggers a 60-day window for the U.S. and Iran to hold talks to resolve core issues, such as the end of Iran’s nuclear enrichment and the disposal of its stockpiles.

President Trump emphasized that all aspects of the Memorandum are contingent on Iran “behaving,” and that he reserves the right to return to military action immediately if they don’t. Our military forces remain in place, ready to respond at a moment’s notice. He also asked Israel to suspend its operations in Lebanon during this time, something that they did not want to do.

As stated above, there are mixed feelings by Americans regarding Trump’s actions. Some wanted America to fight as long as it took to finish off the evil Iranian regime. Others want peace and low gas prices, whatever this takes. Others believe it was necessary to make decisions based on lowering gas prices to help Trump and conservatives in the midterms; then, if necessary, we can finish the job, whatever it takes. Others are upset that he is telling Israel to stop fighting at this time. And I’m sure there are many other thoughts regarding what should or shouldn’t be done.

My Thoughts

I do not presume to know what President Trump should be doing at this point, nor do I pretend to know what he IS doing. He is a master strategist and negotiator, and like a good Chess player, is always several moves ahead in his thinking, “setting up” his opponent. Obviously, this being the case, he often feints, bluffs, hides his intentions, etc. Trump is no doubt doing so now.

Also, the President obviously has much intel that we and other government officials don’t have. Wise decisions are based on good information, which he and his team have immeasurably more of than all other Americans regarding Iran. And some of what we, the public, do get is distorted by Iran, the media, and politicians who hate Trump more than they love America! We must keep this in mind as we process and pray.

I am confident our President is intent on doing what will prove best for America and the world, and is willing to make difficult decisions to do so–decisions others have been unwilling to make. These decisions are sometimes unsettling to Americans, and to other nations, but are necessary. In doing so, he is taking on globalists, secularists, woke idealists, Marxists, and those with anti-American sentiments, both here and abroad. He needs great wisdom from above.

Regarding Iran, many want regime change, myself included. Their government is a radical, Islamist regime that is incredibly evil. But with some extreme ideologies, radical Islam being one of them, individuals would rather die than give up their power. In fact, to many radical Islamists, dying for the cause comes with great eternal benefits from Allah. For this reason, attempting to displace them often means years of boots-on-the-ground military action with the loss of many lives, and frequently with failed political results. How did this work out in Iraq and Afghanistan? Not so well.

I am absolutely for weakening the Iranian regime militarily, as we have. I am for weakening them financially, as we have. I am in favor of stopping them from their terrorism and neutralizing them from controlling the region, regardless of the short-term economic costs, which we have. And if there is any way to see the regime removed from power without a ground war, I am in favor of this. However, I agree with most Americans, including our President, and would not be in favor of a full-scale, boots-on-the-ground war with Iran.

The Spiritual Implications

I am also confident that the Lord is intent on a major harvest in the Muslim world, especially the Middle East, and that the war in Iran is linked to this. I feel strongly that Iran will continue to be a part of this fruit. Revival is coming to the descendants of Ishmael! Related to this, I am confident that the principalities controlling the Middle East region, one of whom is referred to in Scripture as “the prince of Persia,” are losing their hold and influence.

This means we must continue to pray for the weakening and overthrow of these and other demonic strongholds in that part of the world, while calling forth revival and harvest. We must pray that our President and his team make wise, sound, Spirit-led decisions. Don’t listen to the deception of those who desire to separate God from governmental decisions; Holy Spirit wants to lead our government–their decisions will impact billions of people around the world! Pray that they will continually humble themselves and ask God for His help. Pray that only wise decisions are made in the negotiations that take place. Pray for the end of this evil regime in Iran. Pray for the people of Iran, that their suffering and oppression will end. Pray for a complete rearranging of the political and spiritual map of the Middle East.

And on a different note, pray for the safety of President Trump and his team. Never has there been a time in our history when a leader has been as hated as Trump with the possible exception of Lincoln. He is opposing the Leftists, the Deep State, the Globalists, the Marxists, those who hate the church, and other evils. He has taken on all of them, for they all want America, as we have known it, destroyed. AND THEY HATE HIM FOR IT! I have no doubt that many people in our nation would love to see our President assassinated. Please pray for him, his family, and his team. Also pray for righteous leaders in other phases of our government, including House Speaker Johnson, Supreme Court Justices–anyone Holy Spirit brings to mind.

End Give Him 15 Quote

Pastor Jim continues:

Here are Prayer Focus Points to include in your prayers:

1. Pray for President Trump, JD Vance, Secretary Pete Hegseth, General Dan Caine & his military leaders, and all our military warriors in active campaigns in or against Iran.
   • Pray that Jesus will be kept at center stage.
   • Pray the Godly Wisdom will be sought-after and used by our leaders.
   • Pray that no ungodly covenants will be agreed to with Iran. That we will not align our nation with this perverse Islamic Jihadist regime in any way or manner.
2. Pray for the Iranian people–especially our Christian Brothers & Sisters–will be kept hidden from the evil plots of regime and IRGC jihadist leaders that would seek to murder and continue the genocide in the streets of Iran.
3. Pray that the practical needs of food, water and shelter of the Iranian people will be met through divine and humanitarian interventions.
4. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and the Israeli and US allegiance will be maintained.  Pray that the terrorist strategies of Iranian sponsored terror groups will be thwarted and fall to the ground in defeat.
5. Pray that the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will be justly monitored and those needing its provision will be cared for accordingly while talks continue.