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Images coming out of Tehran over the weekend were apocalyptic, with oil refinery fires burning and massive clouds of black smoke turning day into night.

Meanwhile, Iran continues to attack other countries in the region and has chosen its new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the slain former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The Economist’s Middle East correspondent Gregg Carlstrom joins us to talk about the latest developments, as well as how other countries are getting caught up in the war.

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Show Notes: Surviving Satan’s Sudden Attack – Pastor Vlad Savchuk

In this powerful message, Pastor Vlad Savchuk unpacks how the enemy often strikes suddenly—through unexpected setbacks, emotional pressure, temptation, or discouragement—especially when breakthrough is near. These attacks are not random; they are strategic attempts to destabilize faith and interrupt purpose.

Pastor Vlad explains how to discern spiritual warfare from natural challenges and outlines practical, biblical responses:

Guard your mind against fear and accusation

Stay rooted in prayer and fasting

Declare and stand on the Word of God

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