How should Christians respond to the war in Iran?
By 
AJ Gomez2026-03-23T14:23:00
As US commanders reportedly invoke Armageddon to justify war with Iran, AJ Gomez reports on how Christian leaders are debating the meaning of biblical prophecy
On 28 February 2026, President Donald Trump announced the start of US military operations in Iran. Operation Epic Fury was aimed at “eliminating” what he called “imminent threats” within the Iranian regime.
In the days that followed, independent journalist Jonathan Larsen reported on Substack that some US troops were being told the Iran war was part of God’s plan. According to a complaint from a noncommissioned officer, US forces were told President Trump had been “anointed by Jesus” to spark events leading to Armageddon.
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