A Global Nightmare :: By Daymond Duck

Published on: April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 by RR10

On Mar. 29, 2026, Michael Snyder (author, End of The American Dream website) wrote:

Even if the Strait of Hormuz opened tomorrow, and that is certainly not going to happen, we are being warned that the economic impact of this war will be felt all the way through the end of this decade.
A lot of energy infrastructure has already been destroyed during this war, and it will take years to rebuild it.
And the crop losses that we will experience in 2026 due to a lack of fertilizer will be felt long into 2027.
But the shortages that we are facing go way beyond just oil, natural gas and fertilizer.
We are also facing unprecedented shortages of pharmaceutical drugs, plastics and other vitally important goods.
A global nightmare has already begun, and if we don’t get the Strait of Hormuz opened soon, it will get a whole lot worse.

(My opinion: It is just speculation, but this global nightmare could quickly turn into the Tribulation Period, a false peace, war, famine, a global economic collapse, pestilences, etc.)

Here are some recent events that seem to indicate that the end of the age is near:

One, following Pres. Trump’s address to the nation on Apr. 1, 2026, when he said, “We’re going to hit them (Iran) extremely hard over the next two to three weeks; we’re going to bring them back to the Stone Ages, where they belong,” stocks on several stock markets declined, the price of oil surged, and the price of gasoline in the U.S. started going up again.

Two, concerning NATO’s support for the U.S. in its current war with Iran: on Apr. 2, 2026, Hal Turner Radio expressed its opinion that in the last 72 hours, NATO has – factually – collapsed:

France: Blocked US military overflight for weapons to Israel — FIRST TIME since war began Feb 28. Israel cut ALL defense procurement from France.
Italy: Denied Sigonella air base landing to US bombers. Defense Minister said relations are “solid and loyal.” DAYS after blocking US planes.
Spain: Closed ENTIRE airspace to US operations. Blocked Naval Station Rota AND Morón Air Base. PM Sánchez called it “not NATO collective defense.”
Poland: Refused to redeploy Patriot batteries. US burned through 1,200+ interceptors in 16 days. Poland said no.
Switzerland: Denied 2 US reconnaissance flights. Suspended $120,000,000 in weapons exports under “neutrality laws.’
UK: PM said, “This is not our war.” Trump told them to “build up some delayed courage.”
Germany: President Steinmeier called war “possibly illegal.” WHILE hosting Ramstein — largest US base outside America.

That is: France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Switzerland, UK, and Germany.

All in ONE week.

When this many allies abandon you at once, it’s not a disagreement.

It’s a collapse.

Here is a link to the article:

https://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/component/content/article/nato-has-collapsed?catid=17&Itemid=101

Three, concerning the destruction of Damascus, Syria, in one night: on Apr. 3, 2026, protestors supported by the Syrian government attacked the UAE embassy in Damascus.

They denounced the UAE, burned the Israeli flag, and more.

Four, on Apr. 6, 2026, Hal Turner Radio posted this diplomacy scorecard:

10-day ultimatum — Iran said no.
48-hour deadline — Iran said no.
Turkey mediation — failed, no progress.
Egypt mediation — failed, no progress (WSJ).
Pakistan Islamabad Accord — rejected.

Every single path to a deal is now DEAD.

Five, concerning a ceasefire: on Apr. 6, 2026, Worthy News reported that:

According to diplomatic sources, Trump held a series of high-level phone calls with regional leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed.
The discussions centered on the state of the war, ceasefire proposals, and the strategic future of the region.
Leaders across the Gulf made their position clear: any pause in fighting without removing Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities would only allow Tehran to regroup and rearm.
They warned that despite recent military setbacks, Iran would likely rebuild its offensive infrastructure and continue supporting proxy forces that destabilize the region.
This concern aligns with broader regional sentiment that a temporary ceasefire would ultimately prolong the conflict rather than resolve it.

(My comment: As I understand Bible prophecy, Pres. Trump will fail to finish the war with Iran because the nation must survive to fight the Battle of Gog of Magog. As I see it, Pres. Trump won’t finish the war in Iran; God will finish the war on the mountains of Israel. And it will include more than the defeat of Iran.)

(Update: Pres. Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran subject to Iran immediately opening the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks. His ceasefire also includes Israel, and it can be extended based on Iran’s compliance and other agreements. At this time, missiles are still being fired at Israel.)

(A reminder: For years, a few prophecy teachers have speculated that the spoil that the nations will go after in the Battle of Gog of Magog will be partly about Israel’s oil. Trump’s two-week ceasefire with Iran is partly about opening the Strait of Hormuz so the Middle East oil can start flowing again.)

Update: On Apr. 8, 2026, Hal Turner Radio said that last night, the world enjoyed the big announcement of a two-week “Ceasefire” in the Iran Conflict.

But overnight into this morning, things are not quite what they initially seemed.

Overnight, Kuwait shot down twenty-eight Iran Drones, all clearly launched AFTER the ceasefire was announced.
Israel took multiple waves of Iranian missile fire AFTER the ceasefire was announced.
UAE is currently under an Iranian missile attack. (8:10 AM EDT Wednesday).
Iran, via state media, reports strikes from an “Unknown adversary” against its refinery on Lavan Island and the oil infrastructure there.
Moreover, reports indicate that Iran’s Sirri Island in the Persian Gulf is also being bombed. According to Iranian media, the strikes on Sirri Island are being carried out by the armed forces of the United Arab Emirates. Oil infrastructure is being targeted.
More interesting: The U.S. military “air-bridge” from CONUS to Europe… continued all night, unabated. Whatever the US has been moving for the Middle East – continues to move in great quantity.
So, this “ceasefire” is tenuous at best, and a lie at worst.

(Update: On Apr. 8, 2025, it was reported that the ceasefire appears to be on the brink of total collapse.)

Six, concerning America’s success in the war with Iran, the U.S. Sec. of War Pete Hegseth said:

Our troops, our American warriors, deserve the credit for this day, but God deserves all the glory.

Seven, concerning the rescue of the downed U.S. pilot, Pres. Trump and Pete Hegseth both said:

God is good.

Here are some war reports as they came in from the U.S. and Israel:

The U.S. calls its attacks Operation Epic Fury.

Israel calls its attacks Operation Roaring Lion.

Wed. Day 33 (Apr. 1, 2026)

United States intelligence assessments have indicated that the Iranian regime is currently unwilling to engage in negotiations to end its ongoing war with the US and Israel.
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed to continue backing anti-American and anti-Israel terrorist groups across the Middle East.

Thurs. Day 34 (Apr. 2, 2026)

The U.S. military carried out a massive bombing attack in Iran on the B1 highway bridge (a major bridge in Iran and one of the largest in the Middle East). Iran identified infrastructure in U.S.-allied nations across the Middle East as potential future targets.
On social media, Trump wrote bridges next, then Electric Power Plants. He added that Iran’s leaders know what has to be done, and it has to be done, FAST!”
Russia will ask the United States and Israel to ensure a ceasefire while it evacuates more Russian staff from the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran. Russia built the Iranian nuclear reactor at Bushehr, and Rosatom staff are working there on construction of additional units.
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad issued an urgent security alert warning American citizens to leave Iraq immediately due to credible threats of attacks by Iran-aligned terrorist militias within the next 24 to 48 hrs.
Israel’s Defense Min. issued a stark warning to Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem, saying he would not live to see the “very heavy price” for attacks on Israel during Passover and would end up “at the bottom of hell” with other eliminated Iranian proxy leaders.

Fri. Day 35 (Apr. 3, 2026)

Iran shot down two US aircraft in separate incidents, the first such losses in roughly five weeks of war. Two helicopters involved in the rescue effort were also hit by Iranian fire that wounded US personnel on board, but the aircraft safely returned to a US base. Two days later (Apr. 5, 2026), Pres. Trump said, S. forces have rescued the missing crew member of a fighter jet that was shot down over Iran, and all personnel involved in the rescue have returned safely. Trump added that the airman was injured, but he is expected to recover. Our forces destroyed the aircraft (2 jets and 2 helicopters) that had been downed, but Iran is saying it destroyed them.
Trump called NATO a paper tiger, and he said Putin knows it, too.

Sat. Day 36 (Apr. 4, 2026)

Trump warned Iran that “time is running out” if it wants to reach a deal with the United States (to abandon its quest for nuclear weapons and stop blocking the Strait of Hormuz).
Israel struck a petrochemical complex in southwestern Iran that the military said was an essential site for producing and exporting chemical materials, including a “critical component for ballistic missiles” used to target the Jewish state.

Sun. Day 37 (Apr. 5, 2026)

Iran rolled out a very large missile and launcher and said there will be a massive surprise tonight that the world will remember for centuries.
Trump reiterated his warning to Iran that unless it opens the strategic Strait of Hormuz, U.S. forces will begin attacking Iranian power plants and bridges on Tuesday.

Mon. Day 38 (Apr. 6, 2026)

Iran has informed both Qatar and Turkey that their services as mediators are no longer needed, and that messages from the United States should no longer be relayed to Iran in the future.
Iran said the Strait of Hormuz will never return to its former state, especially for America and Israel.
Trump said if Iran’s leaders do not agree to a deal by 8 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, every bridge and power plant in Iran would be “decimated.” It will happen by midnight (in 4 hours).
Trump’s Board of Peace is demanding that Hamas conclude a deal to demilitarize Gaza by the end of this week.

Tue. Day 39 (Apr. 7, 2026)

Israel warned Iranians to avoid trains and railways.
The US conducted strikes on Kharg Island’s air defenses (bunkers and defensive installations on Iran’s main Island in the Strait of Hormuz).
Israel killed terrorists from a Hezbollah anti-tank unit operating from a mosque in southern Lebanon, and located dozens of weapons.
S. intelligence said Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is unconscious and unable to make decisions.
Iran said it will now strike infrastructure in a manner that will deprive the U.S. and regional countries of oil and gas resources for years to come.
Iran’s Mullahs are surrounding key infrastructure (bridges, power plants, etc.) with citizens, including women and children, to shield them from U.S. attacks.
Trump called tonight’s deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World.
Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran on the condition that Iran open the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has stepped up executions of people involved in protests against the country’s Islamic rulers.

Wed. Day 40 (Apr. 8, 2026)

One Gulf-based representative and analyst complains, “For a ceasefire, the fire does not seem to be ceasing.”
The ceasefire appears to be on the brink of total collapse.
Israeli Prime Min. Netanyahu supports Pres. Trump’s ceasefire with Iran, but made it clear that it does not apply to Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Israel accused Lebanon’s leaders of hypocrisy for criticizing Israeli strikes on Hezbollah, saying Beirut had failed to curb the Iran-backed terrorist group’s attacks from its territory.
Israel carried out its heaviest strikes on Lebanon since the conflict with Hezbollah broke out last month.
Iran responded to Israel’s attacks on Lebanon by reclosing the Strait of Hormuz.

Thurs. Day 41 (Apr. 9, 2026)

Trump said U.S. military forces, ships and aircraft will remain deployed “in and around Iran” until a “real agreement” is fully implemented.
Hezbollah fired several rockets and missiles at Israel from Lebanon.

Finally, are you Rapture Ready?

If you want to be rapture ready and go to heaven, you must be born again (John 3:3). God loves you, and if you have not done so, sincerely admit that you are a sinner; believe that Jesus is the virgin-born, sinless Son of God, who died for the sins of the world, was buried, and raised from the dead; ask Him to forgive your sins, cleanse you, come into your heart and be your Saviour; then tell someone that you have done this.

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The Road to Salvation: John 3:3 Is Not Optional :: By Dave Hubley

Published on: April 11, 2026 by RR10

I have included a special message at the end of this article for those who have reached the point where the burden of evidence that the world is spinning out of control is overwhelming. I hope you will read and take to heart what God requires in order to give His free gift of eternal life, as He has declared is His will for all who trust in Him.

During Jesus’ first advent, He made some brief statements that were not the least bit ambiguous.

They were related to His requirements for Salvation, and the context was very clear.

In His nighttime conversation with Nicodemus, Jesus responded to the Pharisee’s acknowledgement that He had to have come from God based on the miraculous signs that He had performed in the sight of so many witnesses (John 3:2).

Before Nicodemus had made any mention of salvation, Jesus cut to the chase. He knew what was really on Nicodemus’ mind. These key points are in bold below.

“Jesus answered and said to him, ‘Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God’” (John 3:3).

In subsequent verses, Jesus goes on to clarify that what He requires is not optional:

“Jesus answered, ‘Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and Spirit’” (John 3:5).

And again, Jesus goes on to make His meaning even more clear:

“Flesh is born of flesh, but spirit is born of the Spirit” (John 3:6).

We live in a time where many unbelieving people take every opportunity to mock anything and anyone that is associated with Godliness. Mockery of the term “born again” is often a favorite target due to the misunderstanding that it means a spiritual rebirth.

They also mock the concept of being “saved,” when it simply means that those who have received Jesus Christ as their only Savior and Lord are “saved” from the consequences of their sin because Jesus paid the penalty (death – eternal separation from God) in our place. Being saved doesn’t mean we’re somehow intrinsically better than other people; it simply describes the state of our relationship with God in Christ.

They do this because they have no spiritual discernment. God’s Word makes it possible to understand this lost condition:

“But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned” (1 Corinthians 2:14).

In that brief conversation with Nicodemus, Jesus established what must occur in order for any person to be permitted into the presence of God and His Eternal Kingdom.

Repentance: Also, not optional.

Jesus made two other clear references as to what must occur in order to enter into the Kingdom of God, that is to say, receive eternal life.

What is key here is that being genuinely “born again” cannot happen unless genuine repentance happens first.

In response to questions by His disciples that were (perhaps inadvertently) drawing a moral equivalence between different degrees of sin in people, He responded with two declarations that made it clear that repentance did not apply to some particular “level” of sin, or groups of people, but to sin present in every individual person. It is a deeply personal requirement.

“At that time some of those present told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. To this He replied, ‘Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered this way? No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you too will all perish. Or those eighteen who were killed when the tower of Siloam collapsed on them: Do you think that they were more sinful than all the others living in Jerusalem? No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you too will all perish’” (Luke 13:1-5). Emphasis added.

Jesus’ point was clear. Repentance is absolutely required from every individual, and any person who is not willing to repent will perish.

His use of the phrase “unless you repent” indicates that it is a conscious and personal choice and that a person must intentionally choose to do so.

Would the natural woman or man repent in and of themselves?

“No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him” (John 6:44a).

It is clear to me that it is not possible without yet another gift of God: Conviction.

Conviction must be present in the heart and spirit, which serves as a catalyst by God to lead a person to genuine repentance, because that individual is made to understand the truth as it applies directly to them:

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23).

To repent is a simple but critically important term that means that you change your heart, your mind, and the direction of your life. That you turn toward God instead of living apart from Him.

If this condition is met, the Holy Spirit is able to lead her or him to spiritual rebirth and eternal life: God’s Mercy and Grace can then be fully realized.

Jesus also made it clear that rejection of the Holy Spirit is the unpardonable sin.

“Truly I say to you, all sins shall be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they utter; but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin” (Mark 3:28). Emphasis added.

Just as receiving or rejecting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior is a conscious choice, so too, repentance is ultimately determined by that same free will.

Rejection of God is permitted by Him, but there are consequences.

There are some who may disagree with my understanding (regarding Free Will), and that is OK. What matters is that they have received Jesus Christ and Him alone.

God has prepared His Eternal Rest (His Eternal Kingdom), where the redeemed (saved) will dwell in the presence of God the Father, Jesus the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, forever. Sin is what damaged His original created order; therefore, He will never allow any trace of sin (represented by yeast) to exist in the New Heavens and New Earth.

“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and earth had passed away” (Revelation 21:1). (Also see v 21:5-7.)

This was the life that God had originally purposed for His creation before the fall of man due to sin and rebellion.

Who are the redeemed (saved)? Please see the Special message at the end of this article.

The fruit of unrepentance can never be allowed to take root in God’s Rest.

“Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God” (Galatians 5:19-21). Emphasis added.

“Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God” (1 Corinthians 6:9-10). Emphasis added.

The reason for unrepentant individuals being barred from His Rest is explained:

“Don’t you know that a little yeast leavens the whole batch of dough? Get rid of the old yeast, so that you may be a new unleavened batch—as you [the redeemed] really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. Therefore let us keep the Festival, not with the old bread leavened with malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth” (1 Corinthians 5:6-8). Emphasis added. [Clarity added by me.]

The unbelieving world also lives in denial and mockery of God’s ancient Biblical future prophecies despite the provable fact that all of them, up to this present dispensation, now constitute history.

Prophecies already fulfilled are proof that those yet to come, once commenced, will be fulfilled with speed and finality (quickly), just as Jesus Christ promised:

“And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last” (Revelation 22:12-13).

“The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever” (Isaiah 40:8).

Intellectual acknowledgement of God is insufficient; it is personal.

I hope you will seek the gift of Spiritual Rebirth and Eternal Rest provided by the One and Only Savior: Jesus Christ.

The special message I promised you:

For anyone who may read this article and has not trusted in Jesus Christ and therefore has no real hope or peace in your life.

You can have hope. You can have the peace that Jesus has promised to all who have made Him their Lord and Savior. The peace that passes understanding.

It requires that you come before God on His terms and that you do so in your living years.

And, what are His terms according to His Word?

Genuine repentance (turning to God instead of continuing to reject or ignore Him).
Confession of sins (that you are a sinner and acknowledge that to God).
That you understand that the wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23).
To acknowledge to God that you are unable to pay that debt.
Belief that Jesus Christ paid your death sentence for you on the cross and rose from the grave three days later, conquering death, just as He promised.
To believe that Jesus is the Way, the only Way, that God has established by which humans may be saved from the consequences of their sin and rebellion.

This is what leads one to the Spiritual Rebirth that Jesus requires (John 3:3).

God has made it absolutely clear that there is no one who comes before Him, under His terms, that will be refused.

No one: no race, no color, no country of origin, regardless of any previous belief system: no one.
No matter what your past sins have been, God can and WILL forgive you because He says He will.
Salvation is available to everyone without any exceptions.

If you put all your trust for salvation in Jesus, and Him only, you can follow that prayer up by simply saying, “Thank you, Father God, for hearing my prayer and saving me,” because we can trust Him to keep His Word. He always has. He always will.

“Truly, Truly, I say to you that he who hears My words and believes the One who sent Me has eternal life and will not be condemned. He has crossed from death to life” (John 5:24).

There are no answers and there is no hope in the world by governments, organizations, politics or politicians. They are incapable of it. There are only lies and deception. But you can have the Truth and the peace you seek.

The answers are in the Word of God—The Bible. If you ask God, with all your heart, He will hear you.

“And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart” (Jeremiah 29:13).

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