Could an Assassination Trigger the Sixth Trumpet?
President Donald Trump says he has already left instructions for what should happen if Iran succeeds in assassinating him, warning that any such attack would unleash an overwhelming U.S. response. Trump reiterated that he remains Iran’s “No. 1 target” because of the 2020 strike that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani, adding that Tehran has sought revenge for years. His comments come amid renewed reports of Iranian assassination plots and rising tensions following the recent Middle East conflict.
While the world naturally focuses on the political implications of such a scenario, Bible prophecy students should also consider the broader prophetic picture. Scripture foretells a massive war centered around the Euphrates River region that will ultimately claim one-third of mankind (Revelation 9:13-21). Today’s growing instability involving Iran, Israel, the United States, and other regional powers demonstrates just how quickly the Middle East could erupt into a conflict far larger than anything seen in recent decades.
Could the assassination of an American president become the spark that ignites such a war? The Bible does not identify the event that begins the prophesied conflict, so no one can say with certainty. However, it is easy to recognize how an attack of that magnitude could trigger an overwhelming military response, drawing additional nations into a rapidly expanding regional war. As prophetic events continue to converge, believers should remain watchful without becoming speculative.
Jesus instructed His followers to discern the signs of the times while remaining steadfast in faith. Rather than living in fear of what may come, Christians are called to proclaim the gospel, recognizing that every headline reminds us that God’s prophetic Word continues to move toward fulfillment.
Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/10/us-news/trump-tells-the-post-hes-left-instructions-should-iran-succeed-in-assassinating-its-no-1-target/
About the Author
Bryan Smith serves as Content & Teaching Pastor at Endtime Ministries and has been part of the Endtime family for more than 25 years. He has been engaged in pastoral ministry for two decades, served as Academic Dean, Registrar, and Professor for Valor University, and is a frequent teacher of the Understanding the End Time class. Bryan holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Theology, a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Leadership, has completed advanced studies in the history of prophecy through HarvardX’s certificate program with Harvard University, and is pursuing a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) in Biblical Studies. In addition to hosting The Bible Prophecy Show podcast, Bryan is a regular contributor to Endtime magazine and writes on the intersection of Bible prophecy, theology, and global current events.
