Top Iranian general threatens to 'cut off' Trump's hand over potential military strikes
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Category: WARS & RUMORS OF WARS
Summary:
Senior Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei issued a threat against U.S. President Donald Trump, warning that any American military action against Iran would provoke retaliation against U.S. forces in the Middle East. Rezaei stated that if attacked, Iran would abandon ceasefire talks and that no U.S. bases in the region would be safe. The threat coincides with reports that at least one U.S. aircraft carrier is being repositioned toward the Middle East amid increasing tensions. Rezaei is a senior figure in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and holds several political and economic roles within the Iranian government.
Mysterion Insights
Scripture: Psalm 2:1-3
"Why are the nations in an uproar, And the peoples devising a vain thing? The kings of the earth take their stand, And the rulers take counsel together Against the LORD and against His Anointed: "Let us tear their fetters apart And cast away their cords from us!""
Commentary:
Threats between major powers quickly raise real-world anxiety. Leaders staking out hard lines and threatening reprisals is nothing new in history; ordinary people often feel this tension most acutely. Scripture shows that global power struggles often reflect deeper spiritual realities that the world ignores. This kind of saber-rattling lines up with patterns the Bible describes: as nations contend for control, hostility and threats escalate, reminding believers that world affairs remain turbulent as prophecy expects.
Prophetic Trend:
Rising threats and military maneuvers in the Middle East echo prophetic patterns of nations in conflict and instability across the region.
Mysterion Prophetic Impact Rating: C - Measured  What does this mean?
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Source Excerpt:
One of Iran’s most senior officials issued a direct threat against President Donald Trump Thursday while warning that U.S. military action would provoke retaliation against American forces across the Middle East, according to Iranian media reports.The remarks came as well-placed sources confirmed to Fox News Digital at least one American aircraft carrier was being repositioned toward the Middle East amid rising tensions with Tehran.Senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) general Mohsen Rezaei, a member of Iran’s Expediency Discernment Council, reportedly made his threat during a public address."Trump has said his hand is on the trigger. We will cut off his hand and his finger," Rezaei said, according to Iran International.TOP IRANIAN OFFICIAL DOWNPLAYS DEATH TOLL, BLAMES 'ISRAELI PLOT' AS US CONSIDERS STRIKESThe outlet also said that Rezaei maintained that Iran would abandon any notion of a ceasefire if attacked. "If we move forward, there will be no talk of a ceasefire anymore," he said. "You do not pay attention to the restraint and strategic patience we have shown. Stop right now. Step back, otherwise none of your bases in the region will be safe," Rezaei added.The threa...
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Source: Fox News
Posted on 01-16-2026 01:59