Shehab-3 ComethIran started a nuclear weapons program by at least February of 1991. That is the date they first contracted with the desperate Russians, who were strapped for cash, to help them develop nuclear bombs and missiles.
In December of 2003 Pakistan was forced to confront the evidence that Abdul Qadeer Khan, the father of their atomic bomb, is Iran and North Korea's source of crucial technology to enrich uranium. Iran has unswervingly stayed on track to nuclear weapons.
Intense pressure from the world community has not daunted them.
Here are some of the evidences that Iran must be nearing its goal.. Two weeks ago, Iran flagrantly took off the seals on their nuclear enrichment plants. Those seals were placed there by the International Atomic Energy Agency.
. They continue to give just enough information to keep the IAEA from a full investigation. All the signs of deception are there.
. Iran has continued to surprise the West as to just how advanced their nuclear program is.. Despite severe warnings, Iran is making a final test on its Shehab-3 missile. This missile is capable of hitting any target in Israel. It is considered to be highly accurate and is nuclear capable.
. Iranian warnings to the U.S. and Israel not to strike its nuclear facilities have greatly intensified.
Here is an example of this. Defense Minister Ali Shamkhani warned recently that Iran would use its Shehab-3 missile to strike targets all over Israel.
Shamkhani said, "I completely rule out that Israel would dare direct any military strike at any Iranian facilities. But if Israel one day commits such military folly against Iran, I can promise you that Ariel Sharon, assuming he stays alive, will appear on television screens and announce that he regrets this folly ... He will suffer and scream out in pain."
This sounds like Shamkhani is warning about either biological or even atomic weapons. Iran, or Persia, has been in the center of an unseen warfare from ancient times.
In the tenth chapter of the Prophet Daniel, a most extraordinary revelation is made concerning the real rulers behind nations. God pulls back the curtain and briefly exposes the wars that continue in heaven that effect events on the earth.
Daniel prayed for Divine insight into the meaning of some prophecies God gave him about the future of his people Israel. An Angel appeared to him 21 days later and explained the delay to God's answer:
"He said to me, 'O Daniel, man of high esteem, understand the words that I am about to tell you and stand upright, for I have now been sent to you.' And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood up trembling. Then he said to me, 'Do not be afraid, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart on understanding this and on humbling yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to your words. But the prince of the kingdom of Persia was withstanding me for twenty-one days; then behold, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left there with the kings of Persia. Now I have come to give you an understanding of what will happen to your people in the latter days, for the vision pertains to the days yet future." (Daniel 10:11-14 NAS)
I mention this here for two reasons. First, it reveals that there are mighty fallen angels called demons that influence earthly leaders. And under God's permission, they even control them. The true "Prince of Persia" was able to hinder the arch-Angel Gabriel.
Only with the help of arch-Angel Michael was he able to subdue his hindrances. Second, the arch-Angel Michael is said to be the special guardian Angel of Daniel and the Israelite people. As it is written, "Now at that time Michael, the great prince who stands guard over the sons of your people, will arise." (Daniel 12:1 NAS)
I realize for some of you, this may sound a little spooky. But this is the Word of God and it has to be true. My point is this, even though God has allowed Israel to be disciplined, their final fate always remains in His hands.
God has promised that the nation of Israel will never be destroyed once they return from the worldwide dispersion that began with the Roman holocaust in AD 70. And all the powers of Darkness cannot change God's promise.
Israel was officially reborn May 15, 1948. So even though the modern Persians think they will destroy Israel, God has another surprise in mind for them.