US Says Iran No Longer 'Powerful Terrorist State' After Operation Epic Fury

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt declared that Iran is no longer a 'very strong, powerful terrorist state' following Operation Epic Fury, with Iran's leadership reportedly still in contact with the US and seeking a deal. The weakening of Iran is prophetically significant, as Scripture identifies Persia (modern-day Iran) as a key player in the end-times coalition that will come against Israel — a reduction in Iran's power reshapes the geopolitical landscape leading toward those events. Ezekiel 38 names Persia among the nations that will ultimately move against Israel, making any shift in Iran's military and political strength a development worth watching closely.