Iran-backed forces struck a US military base in Jordan, killing two American service members, leaving one missing in action, and wounding four others. This escalation draws the United States deeper into direct conflict with Iran-aligned forces across the Middle East, marking a significant intensification of the wider regional war ignited since October 7. Scripture warns of a time when the nations will be drawn into conflict centred on the Middle East, with wars and rumours of wars signalling the approach of the end of the age.