
Britain has declined an offensive role in U.S.-led Operation Epic Fury against Iran, with reports confirming the Royal Navy has been gutted from Cold War strength to a fraction of its former capacity — leaving the UK unable to project meaningful global military power. The accelerating decline of Western military alliances and the fracturing of the U.S.-UK 'special relationship' signal the geopolitical realignment Scripture foretells in the last days, as established powers wane and the Middle East remains the epicentre of global conflict. Daniel 11 and Luke 21:9-10 warn of wars and rumours of wars, with nations in turmoil — and the weakening of Western resolve around Iran is a direct marker of that unfolding reality.