As America challenges Iran, it’s important that we pray for our leaders, for protection, and against any potential retaliation. We know that Iran hates America, and Border Czar Tom Homan has warned of known terrorists and Iranian nationals who snuck into the U.S. under President Biden. Could these be part of sleeper cells? Considering the potential retaliation, we’d like to share the following information and prayer points written by Tania Curado-Koenig, an expert on the Middle East and a friend of IFA.

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1. Military Escalation (Possibly within 24–72 hours)

Iran could retaliate. This could happen in any or all of the following ways:

– Missile and drone attacks on Israel (especially Tel Aviv, Haifa, and military bases)

– Naval attacks on U.S. warships in the Persian Gulf or Red Sea

– Cyberattacks against U.S. infrastructure, power grids, or financial systems

– Terror proxy responses: Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen, and militias in Iraq or Syria will almost certainly be activated.

This could be the largest regional confrontation since the Gulf War — possibly triggering a broader Middle East war.

2. Geopolitical Realignment

Oil Markets:

– Crude oil could spike above $150/barrel if tankers are attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.

– Nations like Saudi Arabia and the UAE will be pressured to choose sides — quietly supporting Israel and the U.S. or remaining neutral to protect energy and economic interests.

Russia and China:

– Both have warned against U.S. military action.

– If Iran is seen as a victim, expect open condemnation, more military exercises, and possibly arming Iran further.

– China could accelerate its push to replace the U.S. dollar in oil trade (Petroyuan) — destabilizing financial systems globally.

Europe:

– Likely to call for “restraint” while remaining functionally passive.

– May begin quiet evacuations of personnel from embassies in the region.

3. Spiritual Tension and Prophetic Window

This is a Daniel hour and an Esther call:

– The Prince of Persia is now fully stirred.

– Intercessors must arise immediately — to push back spiritual retaliation and call for divine alignment in Israel and America.

Without serious repentance and alignment, further escalation could open the door to greater destruction — even judgment.

Timeframe of Possible Events (Next 7 Days)

0–48 hours | Iranian counterstrikes begin. Hezbollah and Houthis may launch rockets. Israel goes on full alert.

3–5 days | Oil and shipping routes targeted. U.S. cyber infrastructure probed. Global markets react.

5–7 days | UN emergency sessions. Middle East nations choose allegiances. Israeli unity government discussions intensify.

What This Means for You

– Watch. Fast. Pray.

– Declare Psalm 91 over Israel and the remnant Church.

– This moment is not just historic — it is apocalyptic in nature.

– The Church must not be passive. The gates of authority are open right now.

Strategic Prayer Points

We pray against Iranian and proxy sleeper cells that may be embedded within the United States or targeting U.S. assets abroad.

We declare confusion in their communication, disruption of every plan, exposure of every hidden operative, and divine protection over innocent civilians, military installations, and national infrastructure.

Let every network be uprooted, every mole uncovered, and every scheme collapse under the weight of heaven’s justice.

According to Job 5:12, ‘He frustrates the devices of the crafty, so that their hands cannot carry out their plans.’

Father, release angelic surveillance, supernatural discernment, and early warning to those tasked with protecting this land.

Shield the homeland. Guard the gates. And awaken the righteous to stand on the walls in prayer.”

In the name of Yeshua, we declare: No weapon formed shall prosper. No sleeper cell shall remain undetected. No enemy of truth shall prevail.”

Add your own prayers in the comments below.

This article was originally published at Koenig World Watch Daily. Photo Credit: Avash Media, CC BY 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=167651208.