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    "title": "Signs Aligning",
    "modified_at": "2026-02-06 18:03:27",
    "published_at": "2026-02-06 18:02:00",
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    "subtitle": "U.S. Citizens told to Run from Iran as America Enters a Season of War",
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    "body": "<p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Pastor Mark Biltz, founder of El Shaddai Ministries</strong> and a recognized authority on Bible prophecy, has been warning for years that the world was entering a period of unprecedented global conflict. In his 2024 book, America at War 2024&ndash;2026, Biltz outlined Biblical signs indicating that America and the world were moving into a season for war&mdash;a season that, according to his research, would center on hotspots like Iran.</p><p> </p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n    >\n        <a class=\"release-content-image__link\"\n           id=\"image-42311e86-e2c4-46b9-a13c-2ed688ed35b9\"\n           href=\"https://www.amazon.com/AMERICA-AT-WAR-2024-2026-Darkness/dp/1737650789/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=1343605624592492&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fTFf-9O2DuI1w5a-JnhYtqCqc3eFSecEoA1gN9iNNyc.ynhEYq2XWZIkA9Re-j6Y4W6nech9wtsZtqH0AO5ze9Y&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;hvadid=83975616585657&amp;hvbmt=be&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocint=190&amp;hvlocphy=90545&amp;hvnetw=o&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvtargid=kwd-83976412442657%3Aloc-190&amp;hydadcr=15305_13518537&amp;keywords=mark+biltz+america+at+war&amp;mcid=0ae09d887d10309faf5020cf4e110595&amp;msclkid=4d6f2431d7b01ca3eafa4db7c3f05abf&amp;qid=1770394692&amp;sr=8-1\"\n           data-id=\"42311e86-e2c4-46b9-a13c-2ed688ed35b9\"\n           data-track=\"Story Image View\"\n           data-placement=\"content\"\n                            target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n                       style=\"width: 34.31%\"\n        >\n            <img\n                class=\"release-content-image__image\"\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/42311e86-e2c4-46b9-a13c-2ed688ed35b9/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"\"\n                            >\n        </a>\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/AMERICA-AT-WAR-2024-2026-Darkness/dp/1737650789/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=1343605624592492&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fTFf-9O2DuI1w5a-JnhYtqCqc3eFSecEoA1gN9iNNyc.ynhEYq2XWZIkA9Re-j6Y4W6nech9wtsZtqH0AO5ze9Y&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;hvadid=83975616585657&amp;hvbmt=be&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocint=190&amp;hvlocphy=90545&amp;hvnetw=o&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvtargid=kwd-83976412442657%3Aloc-190&amp;hydadcr=15305_13518537&amp;keywords=mark+biltz+america+at+war&amp;mcid=0ae09d887d10309faf5020cf4e110595&amp;msclkid=4d6f2431d7b01ca3eafa4db7c3f05abf&amp;qid=1770394692&amp;sr=8-1\"><strong>CLICK HERE TO ORDER MARK BILTZ&rsquo;S BOOK, AMERICA AT WAR 2024-2026</strong></a></p><p> </p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n    >\n        <a class=\"release-content-image__link\"\n           id=\"image-c85e890e-b66f-4320-aa33-b6617430fb39\"\n           href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Final-Tyrant-Unmasking-Antichrist-Agenda/dp/1636415989/ref=sr_1_1?crid=G503MS6NVGT2&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rN6C_V9ZXGLNLFlCeTSHvYzc8BJS_e2ihiiBXpzw7RJQYd3_QLJmtuRtj0hyKrp0c9tIM7kJCuq1cFWo8WMtZFKahn5JF9RhawHubfWeWzEvz6JKMyqOjhFjY2-PYtB8N-SE3V_pWc5xNPyS8yXAIaBfbZvKwhKZMABG5x8XLRq4IZXgG0wukK1VhLiWs31zcr5ujUaSFtBc_YlsLC4r6AlZH3YRAXLEbkaxyufwjjo.HssRMHolRT0U7QGka02ecwyOrTrYX_f5xM-qOOH87TM&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=final+tyrant&amp;qid=1767116300&amp;sprefix=final+tyrant%2Caps%2C133&amp;sr=8-1\"\n           data-id=\"c85e890e-b66f-4320-aa33-b6617430fb39\"\n           data-track=\"Story Image View\"\n           data-placement=\"content\"\n                            target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n                       style=\"width: 34.03%\"\n        >\n            <img\n                class=\"release-content-image__image\"\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/c85e890e-b66f-4320-aa33-b6617430fb39/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"\"\n                            >\n        </a>\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Final-Tyrant-Unmasking-Antichrist-Agenda/dp/1636415989/ref=sr_1_1?crid=G503MS6NVGT2&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rN6C_V9ZXGLNLFlCeTSHvYzc8BJS_e2ihiiBXpzw7RJQYd3_QLJmtuRtj0hyKrp0c9tIM7kJCuq1cFWo8WMtZFKahn5JF9RhawHubfWeWzEvz6JKMyqOjhFjY2-PYtB8N-SE3V_pWc5xNPyS8yXAIaBfbZvKwhKZMABG5x8XLRq4IZXgG0wukK1VhLiWs31zcr5ujUaSFtBc_YlsLC4r6AlZH3YRAXLEbkaxyufwjjo.HssRMHolRT0U7QGka02ecwyOrTrYX_f5xM-qOOH87TM&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=final+tyrant&amp;qid=1767116300&amp;sprefix=final+tyrant%2Caps%2C133&amp;sr=8-1\"><strong>CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER MARK BITZ&rsquo;S NEW BOOK, THE FINAL TYRANT</strong></a></p><p> </p><p>Today, those warnings are taking on urgent significance. U.S.&ndash;Iran nuclear talks have deteriorated, regional tensions are escalating, and the State Department has issued travel warnings advising Americans to leave Iran immediately. Pastor Biltz is available to explain why these developments align with the patterns he observed years ago&mdash;not to crow about predictions, but to provide context and clarity for understanding current geopolitical risks through a Biblical and prophetic lens.</p><p> </p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/4df00659-303f-4815-ba4f-976da1f60ce5/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-4df00659-303f-4815-ba4f-976da1f60ce5\"\n                data-id=\"4df00659-303f-4815-ba4f-976da1f60ce5\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/4df00659-303f-4815-ba4f-976da1f60ce5/-/inline/no/Run_From_Iran.jpg\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/4df00659-303f-4815-ba4f-976da1f60ce5/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p>&nbsp;</p><p>Biltz emphasizes that the situation with Iran is about more than conventional diplomacy. &ldquo;The signs are clear: Israel, Iran, and the wider Middle East are central to what Scripture describes as a period of escalating conflict,&rdquo; he notes. With mounting tensions over Iran&rsquo;s nuclear program and increasing instability across the region, Biltz says these events echo the prophetic frameworks he has studied for decades.</p><p> </p><p>He can discuss how ancient texts reflect modern realities, why the focus on Iran is critical for understanding the current season of global unrest, and how these developments fit into a broader pattern of escalating conflict that impacts not just the Middle East, but global stability.</p><p> </p><p>With interviews available immediately, Pastor Biltz offers a unique perspective that bridges Biblical prophecy, current events, and strategic insight, helping audiences interpret today&rsquo;s headlines with historical and spiritual context.</p><p> </p><p>For journalists seeking commentary that explains the prophetic significance behind today&rsquo;s geopolitical flashpoints, Biltz is prepared to provide thoughtful, accessible insights into why Iran and the broader Middle East remain central to the unfolding season of war.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Relevant articles:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.npr.org/2026/02/06/g-s1-108952/iran-and-us-set-for-talks-in-oman-over-nuclear-program\"><strong>Iran and US set for talks in Oman over nuclear program after Tehran shaken by nationwide protests : NPR</strong></a></p><p> </p><p><a href=\"https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-administration-us-iran-02-06-26\"><strong>Live updates: The latest on the Trump administration as US-Iran talks are underway in Oman | CNN Politics</strong></a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Q&amp;A:</strong></p><ol class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--numbered release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>How did your research in America at War 2024&ndash;2026 point to Iran as a central flashpoint for global conflict?</span></li><li><span>Which Biblical signs indicate that the current tensions with Iran are part of a larger season of war?</span></li><li><span>How do you interpret the recent State Department travel warnings for Americans in Iran within this prophetic context?</span></li><li><span>What patterns did you observe years ago that suggest the current escalation is consistent with your warnings?</span></li><li><span>How does Iran&rsquo;s nuclear program fit into the Biblical framework you outlined in your book?</span></li><li><span>Are there specific events unfolding in the Middle East that you believe confirm the season of conflict you predicted?</span></li><li><span>How can Americans and global citizens understand these developments without panic, but with awareness of their spiritual significance?</span></li><li><span>What broader lessons about global instability and prophecy do you think journalists and policymakers are missing when focusing solely on immediate political headlines?</span></li></ol><p> </p><div id=\"video-b1c5311c-179b-410e-9f97-3d6ac93952c4\" class=\"release-content-video release-content-video--embed release-content-video--contained\">\n    <div><div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe data-iframely-url=\"https://cdn.iframe.ly/api/iframe?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dy_Ol8avCkXg%26list%3DRDy_Ol8avCkXg%26start_radio%3D1%23_cb1770400993&key=8fe6cdec03482ac31f27a6ae8ea2fb3f\" data-img style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;\"></iframe></div></div><script async src=\"https://cdn.iframe.ly/embed.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"></script>\n</div><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ABOUT PASTOR MARK BILTZ&hellip;</strong></p><p>Pastor Mark Biltz was born and raised Catholic. He spent four years in a Catholic Seminary studying to become a priest. He not only knows Latin, but he knows how to conduct the entire Latin Catholic Mass. Biltz is also extremely familiar with the Catholic hierarchy, doctrine and culture. </p><p> </p><p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Final-Tyrant-Unmasking-Antichrist-Agenda/dp/1636415989/ref=sr_1_1?crid=G503MS6NVGT2&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rN6C_V9ZXGLNLFlCeTSHvYzc8BJS_e2ihiiBXpzw7RJQYd3_QLJmtuRtj0hyKrp0c9tIM7kJCuq1cFWo8WMtZFKahn5JF9RhawHubfWeWzEvz6JKMyqOjhFjY2-PYtB8N-SE3V_pWc5xNPyS8yXAIaBfbZvKwhKZMABG5x8XLRq4IZXgG0wukK1VhLiWs31zcr5ujUaSFtBc_YlsLC4r6AlZH3YRAXLEbkaxyufwjjo.HssRMHolRT0U7QGka02ecwyOrTrYX_f5xM-qOOH87TM&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=final+tyrant&amp;qid=1767116300&amp;sprefix=final+tyrant%2Caps%2C133&amp;sr=8-1\"><strong>CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER MARK BITZ&rsquo;S NEW BOOK, THE FINAL TYRANT</strong></a></p><p> </p><p>Today, he is the founder and Senior Pastor of El Shaddai Ministries in Washington State. He is a well-known and popular speaker on the Feasts of the Lord and has authored four best-selling books and videos on the Feasts that have gone global. </p><p> </p><p>Mark Biltz has lectured at congregations and conferences all over the world including twelve countries on 5 continents. He&rsquo;s been on the cover of several magazines and has been interviewed many times on national radio stations as well as appearing on several different television programs. </p><p> </p><p>Pastor Biltz has a local congregation in Washington State and live-streams their weekly service on their website at www.esm.us as well as on face-book and you-tube to over 200 cities from 20 nations. </p><p> </p><p>You can learn more about Pastor Biltz&rsquo;s ministry and his book, America at War: 2024 &ndash; 2026 by visiting <a href=\"http://www.esm.us/\">www.esm.us</a> </p><p> </p><p><strong>TO SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW, CALL OR TEXT 512-966-0983 OR EMAIL </strong><a href=\"mailto:BOOKINGS@SPECIALGUESTS.COM\"><strong>BOOKINGS@SPECIALGUESTS.COM</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n    >\n        <a class=\"release-content-image__link\"\n           id=\"image-8272aef3-903b-430f-bc7d-c23078a2130c\"\n           href=\"https://specialguests.com/guests-topics/\"\n           data-id=\"8272aef3-903b-430f-bc7d-c23078a2130c\"\n           data-track=\"Story Image View\"\n           data-placement=\"content\"\n                            target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n                       style=\"width: 13.89%\"\n        >\n            <img\n                class=\"release-content-image__image\"\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/8272aef3-903b-430f-bc7d-c23078a2130c/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"\"\n                            >\n        </a>\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>",
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