The leaders of the Philadelphia Church of God loved using Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, President of Iran from 2005 till 2013, as a boogeyman to frighten PCG members and co-workers into thinking that World War III would soon occur.
PCG's leaders had a great time having a belligerent leader ruling over Iran. And they miss him as well.
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| August 2005 issue. |
For the record I never liked President Ahmadinejad. From the moment I saw his face on a newspaper reporting on his election as President I was under the impression that he would be trouble. Alas, this initial assessment some people gave of him proved to be right. I think he was a bad influence for the world situation. And considering the turbulent situation in Iran in 2009 it is clear many Iranians also chafed at his rule.
While people of conscience all over the world despaired at his influence a bunch of people from their perch in Edmond who led a group called the Philadelphia Church of God proceeded to make as much as they could of Ahmadinejad to make (primarily American) people panic and fearful that some sort of cataclysm would soon occur. PCG's leaders constantly exploited the heightened tensions surrounding Ahmadinejad in order to scare their viewers and readers senseless.
Instead of responsibly discussing the situation regarding Iran PCG's leaders constantly made extravagant accusations against him. This also serves to minimize and take attention away from actual issues concerning his rule.
Demonizing Ahmadinejad also served to distract PCG members from the problems within PCG.
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In August 2005 Joel Hilliker fearfully insisted that Iran will get nuclear weapons.
That’s not to say that all the charades are over. There will likely be more talk. We may even witness military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. But Bible prophecy strongly indicates that talks will fail and any action will not be tough enough to deter Iran in the long run.Nearly ten years later we are still waiting for Iran to get nukes. How long do we have to wait? Could it be that Iran doesn't actually want one?
Iran will get its nukes. (Joel Hilliker, "A Man With a Dangerous Mission", August 2005.)
According to Gareth Porter in Chapter 3 of his book about the politics surrounding the Iranian nuclear program, Manufactured Crisis, Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei issued a fatwa forbidding the possession of nuclear weapons as un-Islamic in 2003 thus banning Iran from even making a nuclear weapon anyway.
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PCG has long had a habit of condemning people they do not like as being possessed by Satan the Devil and his demons. I can well recall how shortly after 9/11 Gerald Flurry insinuated that Mullah Omar, leader of the Taliban, was possessed by demons and had fits. In 2013 Gerald Flurry even proclaimed President Obama to be "another Antiochus", an Antichrist like figure of his own devising. So it is little surprise that PCG's leaders would make the same accusation against President Ahmadinejad.
In January 2006 Brad MacDonald, as part of this bad habit, insinuated that President Ahmadinejad was possessed by Satan the Devil.
Recent reports reveal that men within Ahmadinejad’s own government believe there is an unseen “force” behind this man. The Iranian president himself has acknowledged the presence of a hidden hand motivating and governing his actions.
Whether one believes there is a “spirit” guiding President Ahmadinejad or not, it is hard not to see that religious beliefs are directly influencing his actions. ...
President Ahmadinejad obviously believes he is being guided by an unseen spirit power. While he would argue that it is an angelic being, perhaps Allah himself, others would argue that a demon, or even Satan himself, is inspiring this man. ...
The Iranian president and many of the men who surround him believe that a mystical force is influencing the mind of this man. Truth be told, these observations are not far-fetched—a spirit being does indeed have influence over Mr. Ahmadinejad’s mind.
Most people would be shocked to learn just how much Satan and his cohorts influence the minds of all men—not just the Iranian president. (Brad MacDonald, "The Force Motivating Mahmoud Ahmadinejad", January 2006.)
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In May 2006 an anonymously written article asserted that Ahmadinejad sought "to start World War III" and effect "the total destruction of Israel and the demolition [?] of America".
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran wants to start World War III. Together with the total destruction of Israel and the demolition of America, this is one of the primary goals of his presidency. ("Ignoring the Iranian Threat", May 2006.)(Considering that the United States of America is not a building I fail to imagine how anyone could demolish America. That is a meaningless phrase.)
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| August 2006 issue. |
Ahmadinejad is looking for a clash of civilizations—and biblical prophecy shows that he is going to get it! But Iran and its allies are not going to win, and they will not wipe Jerusalem off the map. (Gerald Flurry, "A Clash of Civilizations Is Imminent", August 2006.)Of course Ahmadinejad got no such thing. He was simply replaced by Hasan Rouhani in August 2013.
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In February 2007 Gerald Flurry wrote an article comparing Ahmadinejad to Hitler saying that the world did not take Hitler seriously until it was too late and the world is about to do the same in regards to Ahmadinejad.
President Ahmadinejad is in the process of doing exactly what he says he will do, but few people believe him—perhaps some are even laughing. That laughter will soon be silenced, just as the scoffing at Hitler stopped before and during World War II. ...
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is a strong dictator, much like Hitler. He is moving events along at a dizzy pace in the Middle East. Oil profits have made his country incredibly wealthy. He is going to cause a global crisis in only a few years—perhaps even months. (Gerald Flurry, "Can Suicide Bombers Be Stopped?", February 2007.)Of course Flurry did not foresee that Ahmadinejad would simply reach the limit of his term and be replaced by Hasan Rouhani in 2013. This is a false prophecy.
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In September 2008 an anonymously written article asserted that Ahmadinejad was more dangerous than Hitler because he might have access to nuclear weapons.
His [Ahmadinejad's] visions of global dominance and his hatred of the Jews make him very similar to Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler. Yet, in some ways he is more dangerous. Once Iran’s uranium enrichment program is complete, it will be a relatively simple matter to weaponize the resulting uranium stockpiles. ("World Overlooks Ahmadinejad Rant", September 2008.)Of course they failed to foresee that he would simply be replaced by Hasan Rouhani in August 2013.
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In February 2009 Brad MacDonald accused Ahmadinejad of plotting to unleash nuclear warfare for the express purpose of hastening the return of the twelfth imam. This portrays Ahmadinejad as beyond reason and a man impossible to reason with.
Iran’s leader doesn’t just believe the Mahdi is about to return—he considers it his responsibility to cause the apocalyptic conditions that he believes will surround his return! ...
Meanwhile, the supreme goal and current policies of the Iranian government are designed to create Armageddon in preparation for the return of the 12th imam! (Brad MacDonald, "Ahmadinejad’s Apocalyptic Ambitions", February 2009.)
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In August 2010 Robert Morley wrote that Iran may just be days away from making nuclear weapons.
Iran may be days away from going nuclear—in the full sense of the word. Russia is complicit, Israel is handcuffed, America’s will is broken, and Europe appears impotent. The countdown to a nuclear Iran is nearing its end. Will anyone stop Iran from unleashing a Muslim-inspired Armageddon? (Robert Morley, "The Return of the Mahdi is Nigh", August 2010.)We are still waiting for Iran to do this. Considering that there is a fatwa by Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei banning nuclear weapons in the way it looks like PCG's leaders will have to wait a long time for that.
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In April 2010 Gerald Flurry wrote an article in which he insinuated that some sort of catastrophe might occur within ten years or less. He also calls Ahmadinejad "the mad leader of Iran".
Man is facing total annihilation of all human life, perhaps in a decade or less. That is especially true when you consider the mad leader of Iran, who is about to get nuclear weapons and is eager to use them. (Gerald Flurry, "Man Does Not Know His Greatest Enemy", April 2010.)Today that "mad leader" is no longer in power and we are halfway through this decade.
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In May-June 2011 Gareth Fraser wrote an article accusing Iran's leaders of plotting to unleash "global destruction."
It doesn’t matter who leads Iran, its end goal is the same: global destruction. ... Even if Iran’s leadership does change, its belligerent, provocative nature will not. (Gareth Fraser, "Ahmadinejad vs. Khamenei", May 2011.)
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Thus we see the horribly crude way that PCG's leaders demonized those who ruled Iran.
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| October-November 2012 issue. |
(Less than a year later both of these men would be out of power and replaced by others.)
But in the course of time Ahmadinejad's second term came to an end and on August 6, 2013 he was replaced by Hasan Rouhani.
PCG was not happy they couldn't use Ahmadinejad as a boogeyman anymore. This attitude may be seen in Anthony Chibarirwe's 2013 article, "Iran’s New President: Is Hasan Rowhani the Moderate the West Hopes For?"
No longer is the Iranian presidency headed by a bombastic, loose-lipped anti-Semite who is openly committed to the demise of the West. According to much of the Western media, President-elect Hasan Rowhani, unlike his predecessor Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is a “moderate” and a “reformist” who will alter the defiant course of the Islamic Republic.Chibarirwe then proceeds to proclaim that Iran is still just as dangerous -- even more so -- now that Ahmadinejad, a man PCG had spent so much time demonizing, was no longer in power.
The truth about Iran’s new president informs us that the world still has a dangerous Iran to contend with. Indeed, Iran may even be more deadly because of the “moderate” label its president now has. Whatever the nature of his leadership, it will be subservient to that of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, who alone controls nuclear and foreign policy.In other words, Do not relax now that Ahmadinejad is gone. Be even more scared. Clearly PCG's leaders missed no longer using Ahmadinejad as a prop of fear to scare people.
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As a further example just take a look at this April 2015 article by Anthony Chibarirwe which near the end is illustrated with a picture of Ahmadinejad. He has now been out of power for nearly two years but PCG's leaders are still using his image to scare people into thinking Iran will lead the world into catastrophe. PCG's leaders clearly miss him.
I don't miss him. I am glad he is now gone from power. The Iranian people removed him from power. Peacefully. I think it is good that another man is now President of Iran.
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Here is a list of articles in which PCG's leaders demonized Ahmadinejad in order to frighten their followers into thinking that World War III would soon occur. Some illustrative quotes from them are included as well.
2005
June
New Iranian President Is a Man With a Mission
With the mullahs smiling down on their new president, the Trumpet expects the country to move significantly in this direction under his leadership. Our booklet The King of the South explains where this most crucial Islamic country fits within the prophetic context of end-time events.July
Iran’s President-Elect Incites Islamic Revolution
When Ahmadinejad settles into his presidency later on this year, watch for him to work in conjunction with the religious establishment in Iran to accelerate Tehran’s drive to become the “king” nation among the Islamic world.August
A Man With a Dangerous Mission by Joel Hilliker
That’s not to say that all the charades are over. There will likely be more talk. We may even witness military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. But Bible prophecy strongly indicates that talks will fail and any action will not be tough enough to deter Iran in the long run.
Iran will get its nukes.
One can easily see how gaining nuclear capability will increase the nation’s political standing and national sense of stature and destiny.
But even in the short term, thanks to Ahmadinejad’s presidency, the world is about to get to know a more radical and determined Iran. ...
Remove the blinders and the truth is plain: The more the U.S. pushes for democracy in the Mideast and proclaims its willingness to accept whatever that may produce, the more frightening the region becomes. In the Palestinian territories, the terrorist group Hamas is sweeping elections. In Lebanon, it’s Hezbollah. In several countries, similar results would follow should the political process be opened to the will of the people.October
Even in Iraq, Shiite Muslims are the dominant power, many of whose hearts resonate with the spirit of the Iranian Revolution. Iraqi Shiite political and religious officials congratulated Ahmadinejad and voiced their desire for stronger mutual ties between their countries.
Iran’s President Confirms Frightening Foreign Policy Objective
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad wants Israel “wiped off the map.” It shouldn’t come as a shock—his country has worked toward this goal for years. ...November
While Ahmadinejad’s comments prompted shock and indignation from nations worldwide, the truth is that they represent nothing new.
Intelligence continually emerges on how the mullahs in Tehran have plotted to take over Israel for many years. To lay the groundwork, they have drawn from their standard arsenal of espionage, arms smuggling and terrorism—feverishly, furtively working to subvert the Jewish government and position themselves to assume control.
Iran’s True Colors
His resume is impressive: A child of the Iranian Revolution, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad took part in the takeover of the U.S. Embassy in 1979, served as an instructor of militia groups and as a commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and volunteered in the basiji (Iran’s state-sponsored militia). And, from the time he took office almost four months ago, this virulently anti-Western hardliner has served as president of the Islamic Republic.Iranian President Purges Reformers
Complete domination of the oil-rich, strategically situated Middle East is the goal of the Iranian government.December
Not since the heady days of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini has Iran’s foreign policy been so bold. A few years ago Iran barely made international news; nowadays, the nation publicly declares that it wants to control the entire Middle East, Central Asia and the Caucasus.
Ahmadinejad: The World’s Most Controversial Man by Brad MacDonald
It’s hard to find a more tactless and undiplomatic politician than the Iranian president. Every time he speaks, he confirms that Iran is the greatest firebrand in the Middle East, and perhaps the world.Iran Increases Support of Palestinians
In his latest rant, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad questioned the occurrence of the Jewish Holocaust and—perhaps to provide a practical means of implementing his recent suggestion to wipe Israel “off the map”—called for the Jewish State to be relocated to Europe.
Germany Reacts to Iran’s Push by Ron Fraser
2006
January
The Force Motivating Mahmoud Ahmadinejad by Brad MacDonald
Recent reports reveal that men within Ahmadinejad’s own government believe there is an unseen “force” behind this man. The Iranian president himself has acknowledged the presence of a hidden hand motivating and governing his actions.
Whether one believes there is a “spirit” guiding President Ahmadinejad or not, it is hard not to see that religious beliefs are directly influencing his actions. ...
Few things are more mysterious to humans than the question of an unseen spirit world. One of the hardest things for humans to do is believe in something they can’t see, feel or touch. President Ahmadinejad obviously believes he is being guided by an unseen spirit power. While he would argue that it is an angelic being, perhaps Allah himself, others would argue that a demon, or even Satan himself, is inspiring this man. ...
The Iranian president and many of the men who surround him believe that a mystical force is influencing the mind of this man. Truth be told, these observations are not far-fetched—a spirit being does indeed have influence over Mr. Ahmadinejad’s mind.February
Most people would be shocked to learn just how much Satan and his cohorts influence the minds of all men—not just the Iranian president.
United Against Israel
March
Why Iran Can Afford to Be Insane by Brad MacDonald
Is the Iranian president crazy, or canny?What Is Guiding This Man? by Brad MacDonald
Iran has guts, there’s no doubt about it—what with its pressing forward with nuclear development while threatening to wipe Israel off the map. But these moves aren’t as careless as some people assume, considering the ace Tehran has up its sleeve. ...
As Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad swaggers, endorsing dangerous ideologies, flippantly throwing around offensive remarks that he remains arrogantly unapologetic for, many wonder if this politician isn’t slightly loco—if there aren’t some screws loose in his mind. What else would give him the gall to push around some of the most powerful nations and groups of nations in the world?
But is he crazy, or canny?
Jerusalem Is About to Be Cut in Half by Gerald Flurry
You need to watch Jerusalem as never before. We are going to see half of that city fall very soon. It could happen this year—2006!April
Iran has surrounded and infiltrated Israel. Now the city of Jerusalem is on the verge of destruction!
Cartoon Jihad by Joel Hilliker
How Europe Will Unite! by Gerald Flurry
May
Ignoring the Iranian Threat
Iran freely declares its evil and violent intentions. What will it take for America and the West to take Tehran seriously?Exposing Iran’s Lies by Timothy Oostendarp
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran wants to start World War III. Together with the total destruction of Israel and the demolition of America, this is one of the primary goals of his presidency.
The Trumpet didn’t receive this intelligence from a covert source in Tehran, or an undisclosed contact in the CIA or Mossad. We, like millions of other people, learned this from the overworked mouth of President Ahmadinejad himself. Since his election in 2005, the Iranian president has virtually laid out a step-by-step plan by which he will thrust the world into World War III!
June-July
The Death of Churchillian Leadership by Brad MacDonald
July
The Only Solution to the Middle East Crisis by Gerald Flurry
August
A Clash of Civilizations Is Imminent by Gerald Flurry
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad believes the Mahdi will return in two to three years—or even sooner if somehow he can create an international crisis. He believes he was given his presidency to provoke a clash between civilizations!Shrugging at Evil
This should alarm all of us. Imagine: Iran is the world’s top terrorist-sponsoring nation. It is about to get nuclear bombs, and its leaders believe a nuclear war will speed the return of their version of the Messiah. That means they are eager for a nuclear war. And once you start a nuclear war, how do you stop it? ...
The Bible shows that Iran, “the king of the south,” before achieving its ambition, will be attacked by another “king” in a spectacular clash! (Daniel 11:40-41). Ahmadinejad is looking for a clash of civilizations—and biblical prophecy shows that he is going to get it! But Iran and its allies are not going to win, and they will not wipe Jerusalem off the map.
Iran’s president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, wants to start World War III. Together with the total destruction of Israel and the demolition of America, this is one of the primary goals of his presidency.September
Venezuela Allies With America’s Enemies by Robert Morley
Germany—Behind the Scenes by Ron Fraser
November
Imperial Iran
December
Ultra-Conservatives Seek to Cement Power in Iran
As true as this may be, a confrontation with the West is bound to occur, whatever the results of the election (which are especially hard to predict, taking into account Iran’s record of electoral rigging). It’s only a matter of how transparently Tehran will work to overthrow Western society and the timing of it. If the ultra-conservatives get a boost, Islamist terrorism will likely become a more formidable foe as Iran throws its weight behind Hezbollah, Hamas and terrorists in Iraq as never before.A Titanic Battle for Control of Lebanon by Brad MacDonald
On the other hand, if the more pragmatic conservatives make gains, the pretense of diplomacy with the West may continue a little longer. Either way, Islamism, led by Iran, is waging war against the West: The method or degree of subtlety may vary, but the end result will be the same. The king of Islamist terrorism will continue to push against the West until a confrontation occurs
2007
January
Rafsanjani on the Rise in Iran
February
Can Suicide Bombers Be Stopped? by Gerald Flurry
Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that suicide bombers are “not deterrable” and are on the verge of getting nuclear weapons! ...
Mr. Netanyahu said, “Iran is [Nazi] Germany, and this is 1938″—which was one year before World War II. He is saying we are dangerously close to World War III! Only a few years or even months away. ...
No current nuclear power in the world is suicidal, but the Iranian leaders are. That is why you can’t stop their terrorism unless you stop their “messianic cult of death”—which would probably mean destroying Iran. ...
In another interview, Mr. Netanyahu quoted a Holocaust survivor who was asked what lesson she learned from that experience. Her answer was, when a powerful leader says he is going to annihilate you, believe him!
Are we going to believe Ahmadinejad now, before it’s too late? ...
President Ahmadinejad is in the process of doing exactly what he says he will do, but few people believe him—perhaps some are even laughing. That laughter will soon be silenced, just as the scoffing at Hitler stopped before and during World War II. ...
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is a strong dictator, much like Hitler. He is moving events along at a dizzy pace in the Middle East. Oil profits have made his country incredibly wealthy. He is going to cause a global crisis in only a few years—perhaps even months.
March
The Return of Rafsanjani
June
Ahmadinejad: Israel Is on Countdown to Destruction
Still, if history is any indication, the Iranian leader’s provocations Sunday will do nothing to change the trend among Western nations, including the United States, of ignoring Iranian support for terrorism against Israel, and even looking to Iran for help in stabilizing what is currently the biggest hotspot in the region, Iraq.July
Ahmadinejad Holds “Council of War”
Iran is already driving Syria, Hezbollah, Hamas and other regional terrorist groups; an outbreak of war—commanded by Iran—could be here before summer is out.Iranian President Visits Syria, Threatens War by Joel Hilliker
Ahmadinejad reminded Assad that Tehran had spent almost a year on detailed preparations for a summer war and would not tolerate the Syrian ruler sabotaging this effort. Assad was reminded of his huge debt to the Islamic Republic. In the last few months alone, Iran put up hundreds of millions of dollars for Syria’s arms purchases from Russia; Syria gets its oil gratis and raw materials and finished goods at subsidized prices. ...Iran Cracks Down on Dissenters by Mark Jenkins
Iran is driving the region on multiple fronts toward a major war. At the same time, Israel is reportedly bracing itself. Readers should closely watch the Middle East in the coming weeks for the possibility of a massive explosion...
August
Ahmadinejad Visits Afghanistan
Iran Executes and Muzzles Dissenters Under Sharia Law by Robert Morley
September
Ahmadinejad Hosts Palestinian Summit
While results of the meeting yesterday are yet to emerge, the fact that Iran hosted the Palestinian terror leaders shows both that Tehran is indeed the nucleus of Palestinian terrorism and that it desires to be the king of the Middle East.Egypt and Iran Ally Against Potential U.S. Military Action by Andrew Müller
December
Ahmadinejad: U.S. Report a “Victory” for Iran
Ahmadinejad: U.S. Intelligence Report a “Declaration of Surrender”
Enriched Confidence: Post-NIE Iran by Philip Nice
Tehran is prowling the streets of the Middle East with a new swagger to its step. Following December 3’s National Intelligence Estimate (NIE), which claimed Iran had a clandestine nuclear weapons program but abandoned it four years ago, Tehran has been getting all the political and strategic leverage it can out of the situation, which is quite a bit.2008
In response to the report, the man who wants Israel wiped off the map in “one storm” and looks forward to “a world without America” claimed “victory” for Iran and said, “It was in fact a declaration of surrender.”
January
Iran and Latin America Developing “Narco-Terrorism”
Islamist extremism developing ties with a region that has easy access to America’s southern border poses a strategic threat to the nation, particularly when backed by the world’s primary terrorist-sponsoring nation.February
Iran Inaugurates New Space Center, Launches Rocket
Don’t expect Europe to take such threats lying down. The pushy foreign policy of a militaristic, terrorist-sponsoring Iran will prove to be an effective catalyst for a united Europe to take action.America Is Copying Chamberlain’s Mistakes by Gerald Flurry
We should be thinking in terms of months, not years! However, major media outlets are picturing this as another intelligence blunder by the Bush administration. They are helping their political party win elections. They are also causing far-reaching damage to America.March
Politics are being placed above the welfare of our nation. That portends a black, foreboding future for America. These are the most dangerous times in our history. We can’t afford such terrifying blunders if we are to survive as a nation.
Ahmadinejad Meets the Iraqi President—in Baghdad
As Shiite-Sunni sectarian violence continues in Iraq, America is actually looking to Iran as a partner for Iraqi security.Iran-Egypt Alliance Prophesied by Gerald Flurry
April
Iran Looks East
May
Is Germany Conquering Latin America? by Andrew Müller
June
Ahmadinejad: Israel Will Soon Disappear
August
Iran Conquered Lebanon … Now What? by Joel Hilliker and Gerald Flurry
September
World Overlooks Ahmadinejad Rant
Ahmadinejad’s goal is to overthrow the current world order and create a world dominated by Iran’s version of Islam. His visions of global dominance and his hatred of the Jews make him very similar to Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler. Yet, in some ways he is more dangerous. Once Iran’s uranium enrichment program is complete, it will be a relatively simple matter to weaponize the resulting uranium stockpiles. It is time that world leaders started taking this threat a little more seriously.December
“Merry Christmas, Infidels”
This year, the Iranian leader, an avowed Holocaust denier and hater of Jews par excellence, will deliver a message of “peace and goodwill” to the British public.2009
January
Baghdad Upgrades Relations With Iran
February
Ahmadinejad’s Apocalyptic Ambitions by Brad MacDonald
Iran’s leader doesn’t just believe the Mahdi is about to return—he considers it his responsibility to cause the apocalyptic conditions that he believes will surround his return! ...March
Meanwhile, the supreme goal and current policies of the Iranian government are designed to create Armageddon in preparation for the return of the 12th imam! ...
Nobody believes Iran when it says its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes. Yet despite seeing through that lie, few recognize the fundamental purpose and full ramifications of Iran’s quest for nukes. Most dismiss the reality that Iran’s thriving nuclear program is meant to cement its dominance within the region and to hasten the realization of its supreme goal of creating an apocalypse in order to usher in the Mahdi!
Iran Slaps America’s Friendly Hand
That’s all appeasement ever does. It tells the aggressive nation that what it is doing is working, and it gives it more time to do it.Israel: Iran Has Crossed Nuclear Threshold
Iranian elections will take place in June. Many in the West hope that a more moderate president will take the place of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. This type of appeasement, though, just helps Ahmadinejad. If the Iranian people see that their hard-line leader is forcing America to capitulate, they will be less likely to vote in a more moderate candidate.
Iran is a bellicose nation driven by an apocalyptic ideology. Its president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, believes he is in power in order to set off World War III and, literally, the Apocalypse and the return of the Islamic mahdi. Allowing Iran to attain nuclear capability will have devastating consequences.April
Durban II and the Walk of Shame by Brad MacDonald
On Monday, the British delegation had barely settled in when Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad strolled to the lectern. You may be shocked by what he spoke about in the first session of the conference—on the eve of Israel’s Holocaust Remembrance Day, no less. Ahmadinejad delivered an anti-Semitic rant in which he downplayed the Holocaust and Jewish suffering during World War II, attacked Israel as the “most cruel and repressive racist regime” and reprimanded Europe and America for supporting the violent and repressive Jewish state.Hezbollah Agents Flood Into America by Andrew Müller
June
The Truth Behind Iran’s Election Protests by Joel Hilliker
Don’t take what you see on the evening news at face value. ...July
But don’t take what you see on the evening news at face value. If you hope this is the Iranian Anti-Revolution, you shouldn’t hold your breath.
This is not the herald of a new age of moderation in Iran. In the end, the protests will flame out. Nothing will change. The Islamic Republic will roll on toward its goal of regional dominance and general mayhem in the name of Allah. It will keep supporting terror and pursuing nuclear weapons. There are several reasons this is true.
Perhaps the most interesting—but also least significant—is the fact that President Obama has firmly cast his vote for Ahmadinejad. ...
Truly, this election powerfully refuted the notion that engagement and appeasement is the way to eliminate the Iranian nuclear threat. Yet the White House seems not to have learned that lesson—and is making the damage worse as a result.
The Real Power Struggle in Iran
August
Why China Won’t Stop North Korea by Brad MacDonald
September
The Truth Behind Iran’s Election Protests by Joel Hilliker
Israel “will not last long,” says Ahmadinejad by Richard Palmer
This reveals how “pushy” and combative Tehran really is. Iran is under immense pressure, internally and externally, and Ahmadinejad is out there shouting controversial remarks confirming his true character and intentions. Most alarmingly, Ahmadinejad’s blunt remarks reveal his clear lack of fear and respect for America’s foreign policy. He knows he can say anything and get away with it. How condemning of the Obama administration: This radical Islamic tyrant refuses point blank to negotiate on the nuclear issue, then tells the world that he wants to destroy Israel, right before he is set to meet with the United Nations, and America continues its preparations to sit down and talk with Tehran.China and Russia Undermining U.S. Power
October
Ahmadinejad's Apocalyptic Ambitions by Brad MacDonald
November-December
Surrendering to Iran by Stephen Flurry
2010
January
Doomsday Clock Scientists Lose Credibility by Jeremiah Jacques
Can America Reverse Its Decline? by Stephen Flurry
9/11 and the Head of the Terrorist Snake by Joel Hilliker
February
Ten Fulfilled Prophecies
In July 1992, before the rise of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, before the toppling of Saddam Hussein, before Iran’s apocalyptic nuclear ambitions became widely known, the Trumpet began prophesying that Iran would become the most dangerous and dominant power in the Middle East. Nearly two decades later, it’s indisputable that Iran has fulfilled this forecast: Tehran fervently pursues nuclear weapons, is the world’s top state sponsor of Islamic terrorism, and operates as the greatest force for instability, not just in the Middle East, but in the world.The Holy Roman Empire Is Back! by Gerald Flurry
April
Iran offers to help U.S.
The ironic thing is, Iran has also been a major cause of America’s difficulties and casualties in the Middle East and South Asia. Tehran is the greatest state sponsor of terrorism in the world and can activate Islamist terrorists including Hezbollah, Hamas, and Shiite insurgents in Iraq and Afghanistan. Ahmadinejad in fact indicated in his television address that if America does not allow Iran to develop nuclear technology, Iran could activate these “resistance” groups across the region.Man Does Not Know His Greatest Enemy by Gerald Flurry
Man is facing total annihilation of all human life, perhaps in a decade or less. That is especially true when you consider the mad leader of Iran, who is about to get nuclear weapons and is eager to use them. Iran is by far the greatest terrorist-sponsoring nation in this nuclear world—madness that no nation or group of nations has been willing to take a stand against—yet. The country’s leader, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, believes a nuclear war would hasten the return of his version of the Messiah.May
Ahmadinejad outmaneuvers Obama
Iranian Hezbollah Leader Calls for ‘Islamic United States’
July
Is Washington After Israel’s Nukes? by Brad MacDonald
It appears the next phase in the standoff over Iran’s apocalypse-inducing nuclear weapons program is beginning to come into focus.August
Stepping Toward Nuclear Armageddon by Brad MacDonald
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is a step closer to his goal of setting off a nuclear apocalypse. ...
Ultimately, the advancement of the Iranian nuclear program thrusts Mahmoud Ahmadinejad one step closer to achieving his goal of setting off nuclear Armageddon!
Under the circumstances, it’s worth considering the primary motivation behind Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s quest for nukes. Inside Iran, the belief of a returning Mahdi, or Twelfth Imam, is a defining doctrine within the most populous group of Shiites (known as Ithna Ashari, or “Twelvers”), the Iranian president included. Moreover, as a staunch adherent to the mahdaviat, Ahmadinejad doesn’t merely believe the Mahdi is about to return—he considers it his responsibility to bring about the apocalyptic conditions that will surround his return!...
Reality is, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad pursues nukes as a means of laying the foundation for the Mahdi’s return.The Return of the Mahdi is Nigh by Robert Morley
He considers the acquisition of nuclear weapons a religious mandate—one he must not compromise!
Iran may be days away from going nuclear—in the full sense of the word. Russia is complicit, Israel is handcuffed, America’s will is broken, and Europe appears impotent. The countdown to a nuclear Iran is nearing its end. Will anyone stop Iran from unleashing a Muslim-inspired Armageddon?September
‘Easily the smartest guy in the room’
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad may be a blustery madman with ambitions to humiliate and destroy America and to annihilate Israel in a nuclear holocaust—but he is no dummy. ...October
Tracking Ahmadinejad’s provocative—and canny and embarrassingly successful—movements confirms what the Trumpet has been saying since his election in 2005: that this man could well preside over a dramatic foreign-policy push that is specifically prophesied to trigger the next world war.
Ahmadinejad: A Man Condemned by History by Brad MacDonald
Despite periodically fawning over King Cyrus, Iran’s president values the history of Persia’s greatest king about as much as he values human rights, or Israel’s right to exist, or the opinion of Barack Obama. Fact is, if Mahmoud Ahmadinejad grasped the full depth of the history of Cyrus the Great, he would banish the name from his vocabulary.2011
The reason for this is simple: The magnificent legacy of King Cyrus of Persia condemns Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his band of radical brothers!
January
The History Iran Forgot by Brad MacDonald
Politically and ideologically, Iran’s president and King Cyrus are polar opposites. So why would Ahmadinejad invoke the history of ancient Persia and a king whose accomplishments, if he understood them, he would find repulsive? It’s simple. Millions of Iranians today continue to cherish the history of King Cyrus: Ahmadinejad is identifying himself with the upright character and accomplishments of Cyrus the Great in an attempt to cover his own hate-filled fanaticism.The Last Crusade by Gerald Flurry
It won’t work—it can’t. The life and accomplishments of Cyrus the Great are bright and radiant, while those of Ahmadinejad are dark and black. Invoking the awesome works of King Cyrus only exposes the evil in his own works all the more.
February
Deluged by Stephen Flurry
Hosni Mubarak Sealed His Fate in 1981 by Stephen Flurry
China Blocks UN Report on North Korea
March
Iranian Propaganda Film Claims Jerusalem Is About to Be Conquered
April
Prophecy Comes Alive in Egypt!
May-June
A Mysterious Prophecy by Gerald Flurry
May
Ahmadinejad vs. Khamenei by Gareth Fraser
It doesn’t matter who leads Iran, its end goal is the same: global destruction. ...July
Even if Iran’s leadership does change, its belligerent, provocative nature will not. In the end, biblical prophecy shows that Iran will get the fight it desires. In his August 2006 article “A Clash of Civilizations Is Imminent,” our editor in chief wrote, “The Bible shows that Iran, ‘the king of the south,’ before achieving its ambition [of conquering Jerusalem], will be attacked by another ‘king’ in a spectacular clash! (Daniel 11:40-41).”
President Ahmadinejad knows his time is fast running out. His second constitutional term is up in 2013. He has repeatedly declared that the Twelfth Imam would appear at a time of worldwide turmoil. It’s worthy of note that many clerics also support this viewpoint, though clearly the ayatollah is keen to make sure he—as supreme religious, political and military overlord—calls the shots from above. Watch Iran closely: Iran’s leaders are looking for a clash of civilizations, and biblical prophecy shows they are going to get it!
Pakistan Draws Closer to Iran
August
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Commander Becomes OPEC President
Qasemi’s appointment speaks most loudly perhaps to Ahmadinejad’s power in Iran. Despite the bickering in recent months between Ahmadinejad and Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, and despite Western hopes for a green revolution in Iran, Ahmadinejad’s grip on power remains secure. The parliament’s support of his nomination is a victory for the president, and represents a tightening of his control over Iran’s economy. Ahmadinejad is a former Revolutionary Guard member, and is highly regarded by the organization. His agenda is overtly inspired by extremist religious views, and, by placing a Guard member at the helm of Iran’s economy, he will be able to further it. If Ahmadinejad has a hold on Iran’s oil—and Qasemi’s appointment as Iran’s oil minister is a clear sign that he does—then it means he has a grip over Iran’s economy as a whole. Ahmadinejad would like nothing more than to destabilize the region in order to drive up oil prices. With Qasemi in a position of power, we can expect the already high gas prices to continue to increase, and for Iran’s defiance toward the West to accelerate.The Man Who Rules Iraq
November
North Korea Helping Iran With Nuclear Program
Iran will continue to push toward nuclear power until it is confronted.2012
February
Iran’s Ahmadinejad Oversees Historic Day for Nuclear Program
The Trumpet has forecast that Iran will never halt its nuclear program until it is forcefully stopped—not by the United States, but by Europe. The Trumpet continues to stand by its prediction. Continue to watch Iran’s nuclear program closely.April
The Unholy Union of ALBA and Hezbollah
May
Jerusalem: The Bells of War Are Ringing by Brad MacDonald
You wouldn’t know it, listening to all his tough talk and warmongering, but the regime of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is weaker and more vulnerable than most realize. Ahmadinejad faces a growing list of potentially debilitating problems—domestically, within the region and from far abroad. And for Iran’s Holocaust-denying, Jew-hating, apocalypse-inducing president, the window of opportunity to act on his deadly ambitions is closing.July
Iran and the ‘End of Days’ by Brad MacDonald
Here in the West, most people mistakenly ignore this theology and the depth of commitment Khamenei, Ahmadinejad and their followers have to it. This is to our own peril. Twelvers don’t just believe the Mahdi will soon return: They consider it a personal responsibility to create the apocalyptic conditions that will surround his return.Iran Pursues Closer Ties With Egypt
Frankly, ushering in the Mahdi is the guiding principle of Iran’s foreign policy!...
The Bible clearly reveals that Christ will have to intervene to prevent the full-scale annihilation of mankind that Ayatollah Khamenei dreams about.
Since the fall of Mubarak, Egypt and Iran have taken momentous steps toward rapprochement. In February, Iranian warships received permission from Egypt to travel through the Suez Canal into the Mediterranean. Even a phone conversation between the two leaders is a huge step forward in Egypt-Iranian relations.August
Israeli’s ambassador to Egypt is being harassed and Egypt’s parliament has even called on him to leave. It won’t be long before the Israeli ambassador is gone and the Iranian ambassador is welcomed.
Continue to watch this historic shift in alignment. An Iranian-Egyptian alignment is a grave threat—not just to Israel but to Europe as well. Together, the two would have the potential to destroy Europe’s economy by disrupting shipping and oil supplies.
The budding relationship between the two countries is something the Trumpet has warned about for a long time.
Morsi to Attend Tehran Conference
Iran Withdraws Troops From Syria
The Root Cause of Anti-Semitism by Stephen Flurry
September
Iran: Israel Has ‘No Roots’ in Middle Eastern History
Trumpet editor in chief Gerald Flurry has pointed to Iran’s belligerence as one indication of a rapidly approaching clash of civilizations. In 2006, he explained that Ahmadinejad believes he was given his presidency in order to provoke a seismic clash that will hasten the return of Shia Islam’s messianic figure. Ahmadinejad’s anti-Israel statements on Tuesday provide fresh evidence of Iran’s obstinate hatred for the Jewish nation.How the Syrian Crisis Will End by Gerald Flurry
Why Would the Muslim Brotherhood Want to Ally With Shiite Iran? by Andrew Müller
2013
March
A Middle East ‘Peace Pipe’ by Callum Wood
May
The Ayatollah’s Presidential Election by Callum Wood
This prospect is backed up by Bible prophecy. Iran is the head of the prophesied king of the south (Daniel 11:40). With Iran at the head, this bloc will “push” at the king of the north, a unified Europe. One way that Iran may push is through its attempt to gain nuclear weapons. The longer Iran works to obtain the bomb, the more of a threat it becomes to Europe and the world. With the situation remaining the way it is in Iran, that time could be on us very soon. The election of another puppet president, one even more in line with the radical ayatollah, will be one more step toward that eventuality.Iran Chairs the UN Conference on Disarmament
June
Iran’s New President: Is Hasan Rowhani the Moderate the West Hopes For? by Anthony Chibarirwe
July
Prophecy—the Proof of God!
August
Iranian President Rowhani’s Extremist ‘Path of Moderation’ by Anthony Chibarirwe
October
The Beirut Bomber in Rouhani’s Cabinet by Callum Wood
2014
October
Netanyahu and the Islamic State … of Iran? by Christopher Eames
Can We Trust Iran to Fix the Middle East? by Callum Wood
2015
April
America's 'Bad Deal' With Iran by Anthony Chibarirwe
I presume that the PCG does this to garner more converts.
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You'd think they'd change their non working strategy.
How stupid is that?
I was amused by the fact that they are still using picture of Ahmadinejad to fear monger about Iran when he's not in power anymore.
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