Experts warn: Iran's new leader is 'obsessed' with end times, believes himself to be prophesied figure paving way for the Mahdi

Experts warn: Iran's new leader is 'obsessed' with end times, believes himself to be prophesied figure paving way for the Mahdi

Hanan Lischinsky

With Mojtaba Khamenei, the Iranian regime elevated a dangerous ideologue who is obsessed with the end times – and even believes he is a prophesied figure playing a key role in bringing about the return of the Mahdi, according to several experts.

This isn’t particularly surprising considering that “Iran is a theocracy in which the mosque is the state, the Qur’an provides constitutional logic, and eschatology shapes foreign policy,” as Ali Siadatan has recently explained on AIN.

Nevertheless, the new supreme leader, who has yet to appear in public, is particularly radical, even compared to his own father, warned Jaber Rajabi.

He is a former Iranian operative who participated in the creation of Iran’s proxy forces in neighboring Iraq, and studied with the new Supreme Leader in the Shia seminaries in Qom in his youth.

Speaking on ArabCast, Rajabi noted that the elder Khamenei wasn’t as obsessed with the end times, nor was he a racist like his son, who believes in “Persian supremacy.”

“He (Mojtaba) says the Persians are the true companions of the Imam of the Time, the Awaited Mahdi. Persians first… Mojtaba, from the beginning, has been a hardline Shia extremist.”

In a recent interview with The Atlantic, journalist Graeme Wood recounted that Rajabi had told her that while the elder Khamenei “demonstrated a willingness to bend and reach out to allies to ensure his regime’s survival… Mojtaba, by contrast, is calculating and ideological, and willing to cause terrible destruction to the world just to prove a point.”

Over the past few months, Rajabi has given several interviews, warning that his former study partner is much more dangerous than his father, and had predicted that he would grab power long before he was chosen to succeed his father.

In The Atlantic, Rajabi recounted that during their studies, “he came to view the supreme leader’s son as a brilliant zealot, much more extreme and uncompromising than his father, and a uniquely dangerous potential successor.”

He described Mojtaba as “apocalypse-obsessed” at this time, adding that “He thinks there are milestones on the path to the end of the world and he himself will have a special part in hastening humanity down that path.”

Mojtaba Khamenei was born in Mashhad, a holy city of Shia Islam that lies in the far east of Iran, near the Afghan border in a neglected region known as Khorasan.

According to Shia eschatology, the return of the Mahdi, a Muslim messianic figure who precedes the end of days that is heralded by the return of Jesus (known as Isa), will be announced by the appearance of three mythological figures: The Yamani, the Sufyani – and the Khorasani.

Among radical regime circles and IRGC operatives, some believe the Yamani (literally meaning a man from Yemen) to be Abd-al-Malik al-Houthi, leader of the Houthi terrorists, while the Sufyani, who is expected to emerge from Damascus, is often identified with Ahmed al-Sharaa, the new leader of Syria.

Mojtaba Khamenei, Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic and commander of its armed forces, believes himself to be the prophesied figure of the Khorasani.

“Mojtaba puts a lot of weight on visions and dreams and these things. He sees them and says, ‘I saw them, and they say that you are al-Sayyid al-Khorasani’ … I mean, once he told me, ‘Adam, peace be upon him, came to him [in a dream and told me this]’,” Rajabi said in an interview with ArabCast.

Aimen Dean, a former al-Qaeda operative turned MI6 spy who now works as a security consultant, confirmed this view in a recent episode of his Conflicted Podcast.

“It became very clear that his entire research, and the papers he was studying, the books he was writing internally in the seminaries of Qom, focused a lot on putting together not only an understanding of the three people who would pave the way for the Mahdi… but also, he started to craft for himself that image, even among the religious figures within the seminaries of Qom, because many of the descriptions of the Khorasani seem to, in his mind, to fit him,” Dean said.

“He (the Khorasani) will be among those who would be fighting in the battles of Iraq – he (Mojtaba) fought in the Iran-Iraq war – and then he (the Khorasani) would advance himself further into Iraq – and he (Mojtaba) did so in the battles against Daesh (ISIS),” he added.

This view is apparently not limited to Khamenei himself, but Dean explained that even Qasem Soleimani, the legendary head of the IRGC Quds Force, who was assassinated by the U.S. in 2020 and himself seen as a leading candidate to succeed as supreme leader one day, saw Mojtaba as the prophesied Khorasani.

Regime outlets have already referred to Mojtaba Khamenei as a "living martyr" after he survived Israeli airstrikes at the start of the war, echoing another prophecy that the Khorasani would survive an enemy attack; and Rajabbi noted that the announcement of his appointment came on laylat al-qadr, the "Night of Power," a special day during the holy month of Ramadan.

“Mojtaba is trying to declare his presence on the Night of Power so as to grant himself a form of sanctity," he predicted several days earlier.

Like the mythical Khorasani, Mojtaba Khamenei is also reported to have participated in wars in Syria, playing a key role supporting Soleimani and the Iranian proxies in the civil war there.

The new supreme leader’s beliefs are important for Israel not just because of the current war, but because they embody the inherent danger posed by the radical Shia regime.

According to the prophecies, the Khorasani will pave the way for the Mahdi by leading his armies out of Iraq under his black banners (this is the inspiration for al-Qaeda’s and ISIS’ flags), but not just this, Dean noted, “The Khorasani would fix the black banner where? In Jerusalem!”

“He would defeat a great host of a Roman-Jewish alliance, and he would vanquish all the enemies and go all the way to Jerusalem,” explained Dean, adding that “eschatology is the narcotics of the mind among many young Muslims, whether Sunni or Shia.”

“Mojtaba is more dangerous than 50 nuclear bombs,” Rajabi concluded. 

He has been reported to have played a key role in the suppression of the large uprisings against the regime in the past few years.

“He is willing to kill 13,000 Iranians,” Rajabi said, “Why would he hesitate to kill 100,000 people in Tel Aviv?”

PLO Warns of “Passover Sacrifice” on Temple Mount, Threatens Violence

PLO Warns of “Passover Sacrifice” on Temple Mount, Threatens Violence

Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz

As Passover approaches, Palestinian leaders are sounding alarms that Jews intend to carry out the Biblical Passover sacrifice on the Temple Mount. 

The warnings have spread through official Palestinian channels and media outlets, framing the possibility of a Jewish ritual as a dangerous provocation and a threat to the “Islamic character” of the site. The rhetoric arrives amid heightened tensions in Jerusalem and follows years of similar claims that have repeatedly inflamed violence.

The Palestine Liberation Organization’s department for “Al-Quds affairs” issued a statement warning of what it described as plans by “settlers” to perform the Passover sacrifice during the upcoming holiday. The organization characterized the alleged plans as part of “systematic Israeli attempts to change the historical and legal status” of the Temple Mount.

According to the PLO statement, religious arguments are being used to justify “establishing facts on the ground.” The organization also claimed that right-wing elements within the Israeli government are backing efforts to allow Jewish prayer and ceremonies on the Temple Mount.

The PLO reiterated its claim that the entire compound is an exclusively Islamic place of worship and asserted that decisions by the United Nations and UNESCO support that position. Based on that inaccurate claim, it warned that any Jewish ritual conducted there would constitute a violation of international law.

The Temple Mount is the holiest site in Judaism. The Bible describes it as the location chosen for the Beit HaMikdash (Holy Temple), where the central rituals of the Jewish people were performed for centuries. Israeli law mandates religious freedom but allows the police to impose temporary restrictions based on security concerns.

More...

From Babel To AI: Mankind Is Quick To Trust Human Inventions More Than Divine Truth

From Babel To AI: Mankind Is Quick To Trust Human Inventions More Than Divine Truth

David Bowen

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the modern world. From business and education to finance and communication, AI systems are becoming deeply embedded in everyday life. What once seemed like science fiction is now reality. Governments, corporations, and technology leaders are investing billions of dollars into AI development, believing it will shape the future of civilization.

But this rapid transformation raises an important spiritual question for believers: Is the world beginning to follow artificial intelligence more than the Word of God?

For Christians who take biblical prophecy seriously, the rise of technologies capable of influencing human thought, communication, and decision-making deserves careful examination.

One of the more striking warnings came from Yuval Noah Harari, of the World Economic Forum. Harari stated that AI may soon dominate language itself, declaring that “everything made of words will be taken over.”

If such a statement were to come to pass, it would include books, news, legal documents, educational materials, digital communication, and even religious writings.

While Scripture itself cannot be replaced or altered in its divine authority, the interpretation, distribution, and presentation of words increasingly pass through digital systems powered by AI. In a world where algorithms curate information, believers must remain vigilant about the sources that shape their understanding.

The Bible reminds us that truth does not originate from human invention or machine intelligence. It comes from God. “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God” (2 Timothy 3:16).

The Rise of AI Agents

A new phase of artificial intelligence is emerging called Agentic AI—systems designed not just to respond to questions but to act independently toward goals.

One example is Microsoft’s AutoGen framework, which allows multiple AI agents to communicate with one another to complete complex tasks. Rather than a single chatbot answering questions, these systems create an entire team of AI agents that collaborate.

Such a system may include:

• Planner Agent – Creates the strategy
• Research Agent – Collects information
• Analyst Agent – Performs calculations and logic
• Writer Agent – Produces reports or content
• Critic Agent – Reviews and corrects the results

These agents exchange messages with one another, refine their work, and complete assignments with little human involvement. Developers often describe this process as creating a digital workforce of AI employees. For example, a user might simply request: “Build me a website.” Behind the scenes, AI agents could plan the project, write the code, test for errors, improve quality, and deliver the final product. The entire process happens through machines communicating with other machines.

The Debate Over the “Singularity”

As AI continues to advance, many technologists discuss a concept known as “singularity.”

The singularity refers to a moment when artificial intelligence “surpasses” human intelligence and begins improving itself without human guidance. Some proponents believe this could lead to extraordinary breakthroughs. Others warn it could fundamentally alter civilization.

This possibility led Elon Musk to cautioned about the potential dangers of uncontrolled AI development. Discussions around experimental networks of AI agents communicating with one another have fueled concerns that machines could begin operating in ways that humans no longer fully understand. Some experimental systems have even demonstrated the ability to hold conversations with other AI agents privately, raising questions about transparency and oversight.

A Spiritual Decision for Believers

As artificial intelligence grows more powerful, Christians must consider a deeper circumstance. Our ultimate authority come from God and God alone. One can use technology but one cannot allow technology to hold a greater position than what it is designed to be. A tool. One to use not one to worship. Technology can assist humanity, but it must never replace the wisdom and authority of God’s Word.

Throughout history, mankind has to easily trusted human inventions more than divine truth. The Tower of Babel stands as a biblical reminder of humanity’s tendency to elevate its own creations.

The danger today is not simply technology itself; it is the possibility that society begins to trust machines more than Scripture.

The Bible repeatedly warns believers to guard their hearts and minds. “See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men.”
— Colossians 2:8

Artificial intelligence may become one of the most powerful tools ever created by human hands. Yet even the most advanced machine remains a creation of human design, limited by human understanding. God alone possesses perfect wisdom.

Artificial intelligence may shape the future of technology, but it will never replace the eternal authority of the Word of God. For believers navigating this rapidly changing world, the answer remains the same as it has always been trusting God’s Word above every voice—especially the voice of machines.

TECHNO-GEDDON: The New Technology That Is Preparing the World for the Coming Beast System

TECHNO-GEDDON: The New Technology That Is Preparing the World for the Coming 666 Mark of the Beast System

Jack Metir

Imagine for a moment what the apostle John must have thought nearly two thousand years ago. Around 95 AD, exiled on the island of Patmos, he wrote down a strange and unsettling vision of the future—an economic system so tightly controlled that no one could buy or sell without a specific mark. For centuries this passage puzzled theologians, historians, and scholars alike. Revelation 13:16-18 described a system of global economic control that seemed completely impossible in the ancient world. How could every transaction be monitored? How could every individual be identified? How could any authority on Earth build a system powerful enough to regulate the buying and selling of billions of people?

For nearly two thousand years, the answer remained hidden. The technology simply did not exist.

But something unsettling is happening now. The pace of technological change is accelerating so fast that the pieces of that ancient puzzle are suddenly appearing in front of us. Not slowly. Not over centuries. Almost overnight.

And artificial intelligence sits right in the center of it.

For decades computers were nothing more than tools. They stored information, processed numbers, organized data. They helped humans work faster, calculate faster, communicate faster. They were machines—nothing more.

But during the last ten to fifteen years something changed. Quietly at first, then all at once. Machines are no longer simply tools that obey instructions. They are learning. They are analyzing patterns. They are beginning to reason, to predict, to make decisions that even their creators sometimes struggle to explain.

That shift has triggered a wave of warnings from the very people who built this technology.

In early 2026, more than 10,000 AI researchers signed an open letter demanding an immediate pause in the development of extremely powerful AI systems. Their message was simple and direct: humanity is rushing forward without fully understanding the consequences. They warned that laboratories around the world were training increasingly powerful models while basic safety mechanisms remained primitive and unreliable.

Think about that for a moment.

The very people designing these systems are warning the world that they may one day destroy us.

And yet development continues at full speed.

In early 2026, more than 10,000 AI researchers signed an open letter demanding an immediate pause in the development of extremely powerful AI systems. Their message was simple and direct: humanity is rushing forward without fully understanding the consequences. They warned that laboratories around the world were training increasingly powerful models while basic safety mechanisms remained primitive and unreliable.

The letter called for a temporary halt—at least long enough to understand what we were creating.

But the pause never happened.

Instead, the race accelerated.

Governments began pouring billions of dollars into artificial intelligence programs. Technology giants intensified their competition. Private laboratories expanded their research at a frantic pace. What began as innovation quickly began to resemble something else entirely—an arms race.

Because whoever builds the most powerful AI system first will not simply dominate the technology market.

They could dominate the global economy. Military intelligence. Information systems. Financial networks. Even political influence.

And that is where the danger grows darker.

Researchers studying advanced artificial intelligence have been warning about something called misalignment. In simple terms, a superintelligent system may pursue its assigned goals in ways that humans never intended. A machine given an objective might achieve it with cold, mechanical efficiency—even if that means manipulating governments, deceiving populations, or eliminating obstacles that stand in the way.

Including people.

It sounds like science fiction. It feels like something from a dystopian novel.

But serious scientists are discussing it with increasing urgency.

Some estimates suggest that truly powerful artificial intelligence could arrive within a decade. Others believe it may take longer. But almost everyone involved in the field agrees on one unsettling point: once a machine becomes more intelligent than its creators, controlling it may become extremely difficult.

At the same time, biometric identification systems are expanding rapidly. Facial recognition networks. Digital identity programs. Cashless financial systems. Central bank digital currencies. Massive global data-collection infrastructures.

Individually, each technology appears useful. Convenient. Even beneficial.

But together they form something else.

Piece by piece, the infrastructure for total monitoring is being constructed.

And most people barely notice.

The combination of artificial intelligence, digital identification, and cashless financial systems could eventually allow governments—or powerful corporations—to monitor nearly every economic transaction on Earth.

For centuries the description found in the Book of Revelation seemed impossible. The idea that a centralized system could regulate buying and selling across the entire world sounded like religious symbolism—something metaphorical, perhaps misunderstood.

But today the technological capability to track and regulate global economic activity is no longer theoretical.

The same tools that bring progress can also bring control.

Artificial intelligence may become the most powerful technology humanity has ever created. Or it may become the most dangerous. Even the engineers who design these systems openly admit that they do not fully know which outcome awaits.

Two thousand years ago the apostle John described a world where economic power and technological authority would converge into a single system of control.

For centuries that vision seemed unimaginable.

Today… it no longer does.

And the question facing humanity is no longer whether artificial intelligence will reshape the world.

That transformation has already begun.

The real question is whether human beings will still be in control when it is finished.

Scripture offers a warning that echoes across the centuries.

More...

Hezbollah returns to guerrilla tactics, preparing for possible Israeli invasion - report

Hezbollah returns to guerrilla tactics, preparing for possible Israeli invasion - report

i24NEWS

Lebanon’s Hezbollah is reverting to guerrilla warfare in southern Lebanon as it prepares for a potential full-scale Israeli invasion and a prolonged conflict, according to four Lebanese sources familiar with the group’s military operations, cited by Reuters.

The sources said Hezbollah fighters are now operating in small, dispersed units and are limiting the use of communication devices to avoid interception by Israeli intelligence. They are also rationing key anti-tank rockets, weapons considered critical for slowing an Israeli ground advance.

Much of the fighting so far has concentrated near the town of Khiyam, located near the junction of Lebanon, Israel, and Syria, which Hezbollah believes could be a likely entry point for an Israeli ground offensive.

The Lebanese sources noted that Hezbollah’s strategy is shaped by the assumption that Iran’s clerical leadership will survive the current conflict, allowing the group to participate in a regional ceasefire once hostilities subside.

While Israel continues to plan its Lebanon operations following the ongoing conflict with Iran, an Israeli security official told Reuters that there are no signs of Hezbollah de-escalating. Despite the loss of several senior commanders, the group appears to be successfully stabilizing its chain of command. Two Lebanese sources added that Hezbollah has appointed up to four deputies for every commander to maintain operational continuity in case of casualties.

Additionally, Reuters reported that the elite fighters of Hezbollah’s Radwan Force, who had withdrawn from southern Lebanon after the 2024 ceasefire, have redeployed to the region, reinforcing the group’s readiness for a major confrontation with Israel.