Secretary of State Marco Rubio said US military pressure under Trump has left Iran "eager" for deals on denuclearization and the Strait of Hormuz, following recent strikes and a halt in hostilities. Iran's posture as a persistent geopolitical flashpoint tied to nuclear ambitions and threats against Israel reflects the ongoing "wars and rumors of wars" and regional instability Scripture describes as characteristic of the last days. This escalating US-Iran confrontation over nuclear capability continues to shape the Middle East tensions surrounding Israel that many watch as end-times indicators.