Tracking Bible Prophecy Headlines - 03/18/2026 Top counterterrorism official Kent resigns over Trump’s Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat Joe Kent resignation over Iran war reveals an internal MAGA Trump division thehill.com/homenews/administration/5788572-gop-divisions-trump-iran-war/ National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent Resigns Over Iran War, Blames Israel and Its "Powerful American Lobby" for Conflict www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/03/new-national-counterterrorism-center-director-joe-kent-resigns/ A top US counterterror official quits over Iran war, claims Israel tricked Trump into it - Joseph Kent, whose ties to extremists and conspiracy theories drew scrutiny, says US president was ‘deceived’ into launching attack, also says Israel ‘drew’ US into Iraq war Bernie Sanders on Joe Kent blaming Israel lobby for Iran War: 'He is right' - Kent published his resignation letter on Tuesday, urging President Donald Trump to reverse course and leave Iran justthenews.com/government/security/bernie-sanders-joe-kent-blaming-israel-lobby-iran-war-he-right Al Jazeera op-ed praises US-Israel operation against Iran, says Dems, media critics are wrong Iran expert says Trump's 'war of choice' has morphed into a 'war of necessity' www.npr.org/2026/03/17/nx-s1-5750397/iran-war-trump-karim-sadjadpour With their economies on the line, Gulf states press US to neutralize Iran for good - After initially opposing the US-Israeli war, Washington’s allies now realize that stopping too soon could allow Tehran to keep holding the region to ransom ‘A deluxe war’: Why Israeli support for the battle with Iran has stayed so high - Support is still sky-high despite sirens, sleepless nights and shuttered schools. The reason, pollsters say, is Israelis feel they’re waging an existential fight in relative safety www.timesofisrael.com/a-deluxe-war-why-israeli-support-for-the-battle-with-iran-has-stayed-so-high/ Trump: 'Evil' Iran Leaders Eliminated in Israeli Strikes www.newsmax.com/world/globaltalk/trump-iranian-officials-evil-group/2026/03/17/id/1249800/ Iran Security Chief Who Threatened Trump Killed in Israeli Strike www.newsmax.com/world/globaltalk/iran-security-chief-ali-larijani/2026/03/17/id/1249738/ Israel kills Iran’s ‘de facto leader’ Ali Larijani, Basij force chief in Tehran airstrikes Katz: Israeli strike eliminates top Iranian official Ali Larijani - Larijani had long been a senior figure in Tehran's power structures www.jns.org/israeli-strike-eliminates-irgc-basij-commander/ IDF kills top Iranian regime leader Ali Larijani & Basij commander responsible for killing of thousands of protesters Ali Larijani was hardline voice in Iran’s regime for decades, with supreme leader’s ear - A heavy-handed culture minister, then parliament speaker and top security official, the close adviser to Ali Khamenei was widely believed to be running Iran after US-Israeli attack Blaine Holt: Killing Iran leaders sends 'shockwave' through IRGC Larijani’s death removes key pillar of regime. Will it be enough to make Iran collapse? Ali Khamenei’s hand-picked deputy was believed to be coordinating Tehran’s war effort. Israel hopes the assassination will be enough to bring protestors out on ancient Persian holiday PM urges Iranians to celebrate Persian fire festival, in apparent bid to spark protests - Remarks come as Israeli officials said to assess protesters would be ‘slaughtered’; some in Iran reportedly marking Chaharshanbe Suri publicly despite Islamic Republic’s warning not to Netanyahu dead? Tel Aviv flattened? AI-generated videos are dominating the Iran war - The conflict has produced a flood of fabricated imagery, much of it coming from tens of thousands of pro-Iranian TikTok accounts, highlighting a growing challenge in the deepfake era Pro-regime crowds gather in Iran as authorities seek to squelch potential protests on Nowruz Iran's new supreme leader rejects de-escalation proposals conveyed by intermediaries, official says Iranian media publish 2nd statement from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei as health questions linger IDF intel chief said to assess Iran ‘in distress’ as it begins to grasp damage from strikes - Shlomi Binder reportedly tells political leaders that Iranian forces are hiding from warplanes and unable to fire missiles in large numbers Tehran Keeps Up Attacks on Neighbors After Israel Says it Killed 2 Top Iranians www.newsmax.com/politics/iran-israel-trump/2026/03/17/id/1249828/ US warship believed to be carrying Marine ground troops to Middle East tracked off Singapore www.cnn.com/2026/03/17/middleeast/uss-tripoli-marines-middle-east-iran-intl Newly released satellite images show damage dealt in Iran war across Middle East After publicly asking Iran not to target Gulf states, Hamas sends private letter to Mojtaba Khamenei, pledging allegiance and calling for jihad Burnt by an Iran setting the region ablaze, Gulf also blames Israel for starting the fire UN Security Council condemns Iran’s attacks on Gulf States, but not on Israel: A stark example of anti-Israel bias One killed in Abu Dhabi as Iran keeps up strikes on beleaguered Gulf states - Drones again intercepted over US embassy in Baghdad overnight; UAE briefly shuts airspace due to incoming fire, while Saudi Arabia, Qatar report successful interceptions www.timesofisrael.com/one-killed-in-abu-dhabi-as-iran-keeps-up-strikes-on-beleaguered-gulf-states/ Usually considered the safest place from missiles, Jerusalem is increasingly under fire - This war has, at least anecdotally, seen more sirens, shrapnel and hits Macron: France 'will never take part' in Hormuz naval op - Trump on Tuesday insisted that the U.S. did not need the assistance of its allies justthenews.com/government/courts-law/france-will-never-take-part-hormuz-naval-op-macron Trump Says US Doesn’t need NATO, Japan, South Korea, and Australia in Strait of Hormuz After They Snub Request for Help - "WE DO NOT NEED THE HELP OF ANYONE!" www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/03/video-trump-says-us-doesnt-need-nato-japan/ ‘Doormats’: Israeli officials shocked at Europe’s lack of support as leaders tell Trump that Iran conflict is ‘not our war’ - 'They turned out to be weak states. That is something that will not be forgotten' ‘Never heard him so angry’: Trump is furious that global allies aren’t pitching in in Iran 'Iran holds the cards': Trump exposed as allies reject Hormuz plan, fears grow of desperate gambit EU foreign policy chief says bloc working with Mideast nations to find end to Iran war - Would be ‘in the interest of everybody’ for US, Israel to cease conflict now, says Kallas, floating possible solution to resolve Strait of Hormuz blockage Anchored Oil Tanker Hit by Strike as Iran Begins Targeting Some of World’s Most Critical Oil Infrastructure www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/03/anchored-oil-tanker-hit-strike-iran-begins-targeting/ China-Iran Military Ties: Weapons, Satellites, and the Strait of Hormuz www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/03/china-iran-military-ties-weapons-satellites-strait-hormuz/ How China Funds Iran: Oil, Sanctions Evasion, and the Shadow Banking Network www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/03/how-china-funds-iran-oil-sanctions-evasion-shadow/ For Israeli consumers, Iran war will likely fuel price hikes well beyond the pump - Already paying for war directly, Israelis facing prospect of higher costs for food and other goods due to energy crunch, which could spike inflation and cause economic downturn Hezbollah fires dozens of rockets at north, hitting home but no injuries; IDF pounds Lebanon Additional IDF division enters Lebanon as part of limited ground incursion www.jns.org/additional-idf-division-enters-lebanon-as-part-of-limited-ground-incursion/ Netanyahu’s confidant returns: Ron Dermer says peace with Lebanon ‘possible’ but Hezbollah must be disarmed US congressman who volunteered with IDF says Iran war reshaping the Middle East allisraelnews.com/us-congressman-who-volunteered-with-idf-says-iran-war-reshaping-the-middle-east Israel's secret contacts to reshape Middle East after war - Diplomatic sources in the region and in the US confirm that Israel is holding contacts with countries that do not currently maintain formal diplomatic relations with it www.israelhayom.com/2026/03/16/israels-secret-contacts-to-reshape-middle-east-after-war/ IDF eliminates seven terrorists planning to attack troops in Gaza - Envoys of U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace reportedly met with Hamas in an attempt to preserve the ceasefire www.jns.org/idf-eliminates-seven-terrorists-planning-to-attack-troops-in-gaza/ Hamas Holds Talks With Trump-Led Board as Iran War Strains Gaza Plan www.newsmax.com/world/globaltalk/hamas-talks-trump/2026/03/16/id/1249625/ Mahmoud Khalil claims it's 'racist' to ask Palestinians to condemn terror group Hamas Mamdani hijacks St Patrick’s Day breakfast to rant about 'genocide' in Gaza As schools and synagogues burn in the Netherlands, its leaders send mixed messages - In the wake of firebombing attacks in Rotterdam and Amsterdam, public figures are condemning antisemitism while simultaneously seeming to use the war in Gaza to justify it Netherlands probing if Rotterdam synagogue attack has Iran link, minister says - Diaspora Ministry said Sunday that new terror group, which claimed responsibility for spate of attacks across Netherlands and Belgium, is believed to have ties to Iranian networks www.timesofisrael.com/netherlands-probing-if-rotterdam-synagogue-attack-has-iran-link-minister-says/ German antisemitism commissioner quits far‑left party over anti-Israel resolution UN raises concerns of ‘ethnic cleansing’ in mass displacement of West Bank Palestinians Some Israelis are Turning to Faith Amid Ongoing War - Studies show a renewed interest in Judaism, and pastors report an increase in baptisms www.christianitytoday.com/2026/03/some-israelis-are-turning-to-faith-amid-ongoing-war/ Tucker Carlson: "Throughout the West Criticizing the Netanyahu Government is Now a Crime Punishable by Imprisonment" www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/03/tucker-carlson-throughout-west-criticizing-netanyahu-government-is/ High Court postpones hearing for petitions demanding Ben Gvir be fired for abuse of power - Delay means case will be heard by judge who is likely more favorable to Netanyahu’s position; Ben Gvir threatens ‘constitutional crisis’ if court rules he must be dismissed Taliban Claims 400 Killed in Pakistani Strike on Afghanistan Hospital Three Suspected Suicide Bombings in Nigeria Kill 23, Wound 108 www.breitbart.com/africa/2026/03/17/three-suspected-suicide-bombings-nigeria-kill-23-wound-108/ UK Press Says Zelensky’s New European Tour ‘Exposes Ukraine’s Panic’ www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/03/remember-me-uk-press-says-zelenskys-new-european/ Rubio calls for new Cuban leaders as latest blackout underscores deepening economic crisis apnews.com/article/cuba-power-outage-electricity-trump-28db6c460ed84df539a574bed16a819d Trump says he will ‘free’ Cuba after US is finished with Iran www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-he-will-free-cuba-after-us-is-finished-with-iran/ Trump Says He’ll Have the "Honor" of "Taking Cuba" - "Whether I Free it, Take it, I Think I Can Do Anything I Want with It" www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/03/video-trump-says-hell-have-honor-taking-cuba/ House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer Subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi to Testify on Compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act and Handling of Epstein Investigation www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/03/just-house-oversight-committee-chair-james-comer-subpoenas/ Democrats’ DHS Shutdown Hits Fourth Week Snarling Nation’s Airports US says 10% of airport security officers did not work Sunday amid shutdown Senate votes 51-48 to begin debate on SAVE America Act James O’Keefe went undercover in Los Angeles posing as homeless - ‘On hidden cameras, petitioners admitted they are paid $7–$10 per signature - earning $1,000 or more per day’ The homeless are being farmed for votes and paid cash and drugs canadafreepress.com/article-video/james-okeefe-went-undercover-in-los-angeles-posing-as-homeless OMG report on California voter fraud spurs Newsom admin to call for prosecutions - In one instance, a person said, "$7 a signature, $5 a signature, $10 a signature." Nick Shirley uncovers $170 million in alleged hospice, daycare, home healthcare fraud in California ‘Pokemon Go’ Players Unknowingly Contributed 30 Billion Images to Train Delivery Robots ‘CODE RED’ Author Tells ‘Daily Mail:’ AI ‘Data Vacuums’ Like TikTok and DeepSeek Are Chinese Espionage Tools 7-Ton Asteroid Enters Earth’s Atmosphere, Explodes, Breaks into Pieces over Cleveland Bright meteor streaking above Pittsburgh captured on cameras www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/pittsburgh-meteor-fireball-video/?intcid=CNR-01-0623 Meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Ohio today www.cbsnews.com/news/cleveland-meteor-loud-boom-sound/?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us Earth-directed CME triggers G2 geomagnetic storm watch, aurora possible as low as New York 6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Cuba Less Than 24 Hours After Country’s Power Grid Shut Off www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/03/6-0-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-cuba-less-than/ 5.3 magnitude earthquake hits near Attu Station, Alaska earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000sgvw/executive 5.1 magnitude earthquake hits south of the Kermadec Islands earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000sguy/executive 5.0 magnitude earthquake hits the Kuril Islands earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000sgv2/executive 5.0 magnitude earthquake hits the Ascension Island region earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000sh12/executive Sangay volcano in Ecuador erupts to 22,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH26/SANGAY3/2026C180214.html Fuego volcano in Guatemala erupts to 16,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH26/FUEG/2026C180135.html Reventador volcano in Ecuador erupts to 16,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH26/REVE/2026C180334.html Semeru volcano in Indonesia erupts to 15,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Magma accumulation beneath Svartsengi now largest since eruption sequence began, Iceland Tropical Cyclone Narelle forms in Coral Sea, forecast to intensify before Queensland impact, Australia Spain sees wettest January-February in 47 years as Atlantic storms soak Iberian Peninsula Actor John Cleese Warns Britain Will Cease to Exist If Christian Values ‘Are Replaced by Islamic Ones’ Venezuela hero Eugenio Suarez taps faith after shocking Team USA: 'All the glory is for the Lord Jesus' Ecuador Launches Anti-Drug Operations With US Logistical Support - Colombia’s Petro Says Ecuadorean Air Force Is Striking Cartel and Guerilla Camps Across the Border www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/03/watch-ecuador-launches-anti-drug-operations-us-logistical/ Georgia city cuts off water to planned ICE detention facility Irish President Catherine Connolly Rewrites the Story of St. Patrick, Says it’s About ‘the Resilience and Courage of Migrants’ www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/03/what-irish-president-catherine-connolly-rewrites-story-st/ Illegal Alien On the Run After Ramming ICE Agents with Vehicle in Vermont Illegal alien teen would be 'allowed' back to class despite arrest for groping 9 girls at Fairfax high school: report Sudanese Migrant Jailed for Sexually Assaulting Five-Year-Old Girl in Birmingham Alabama: Illegal Alien Gang Member Charged with Murdering Woman, Teen Daughter, 2-Year-Old Son in ‘Gruesome’ Stabbing Judge temporarily halts Trump demand for race-based admissions data from universities thehill.com/homenews/education/5786403-race-college-admissions/ Trans 'woman' dressed as Blues Brother arrested after 7-hour stand off for murder of real estate tycoon in California Queer band Muna says LGBTQ community is arming and increasing physical fitness to stack up against 'straight whites' - "In America, like the queers, we are learning how to use guns...just for like self-defense, really." Canadian Drag Queen Theater Announces Star-Studded ‘Drag for Palestine’ Fundraiser Mother Speaks Out About Daughter’s Targeting by School’s Secret LGBTQ Club www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/03/mother-speaks-about-daughters-targeting-schools-secret-lgbtq/ Trans 'youth advocate' for homeless teens charged with raping infant girl in Washington state Infanticide Rates Are Dropping in Africa, yet Child Abandonment Continues - Many view babies born with disabilities as cursed. Christians are fighting back www.christianitytoday.com/2026/03/infanticide-dropping-in-africa-abandonment-continues/ Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak closes two nature reserves to public - With two wild gazelles already dead, Nature and Parks Authority, Agriculture Ministry, draw line around northern Israel region hit by new strain of viral infection www.timesofisrael.com/foot-and-mouth-disease-outbreak-closes-two-nature-reserves-to-public/ An ‘Unprecedented’ Outbreak of Meningitis Raises Alarm in Britain