Breaking News January 20 2026

Everything seems to be moving toward an eventual U.S. military strike on Iran. While the consequences would be profound there are also dangers that are recognized. Add to this, we have another story about advancement of the Digital ID program where nations of the world would force all citizens to have such an ID.

Israel prepares for possible Iranian attack amid uncertainty over US strike (Israel HaYom)

Iran's internet to return to normal by Friday, official announces (Well, not really) (Jerusalem Post)

Iran-US crisis over Tehran’s protest crackdown carries nuclear risks, experts warn (The Times of Israel)

Former United Nations Employee Warns of the Dangers of the UN Digital ID Program (thefreethoughtproject)

Headline 1 Israel prepares for possible Iranian attack amid uncertainty over US strike (Israel HaYom)

Preparations for a possible confrontation are continuing around the clock. As part of the readiness effort, reservists have been called up and air defense systems deployed.

... with each passing day Israel is becoming better prepared to intercept missiles thanks to reserve call-ups, improved deployment of systems and additional steps that cannot be detailed here. As time goes on, the Israeli Air Force, together with Military Intelligence and other bodies, is reaching a higher level of readiness.

It is possible Trump will take his time, attempt to resolve the issue diplomatically, or try to employ deception. Accordingly, Israel assesses that the tension will continue for anywhere from days to several weeks.

In sum, the state of preparedness points to an eventual U.S. strike in which the Israelis would certainly join in. Nothing has been specifically said as to what Iran could do differently to stop it. Add to this, there is the possibility of an extended waiting period once the military assets are all in place.

Headline 2 Iran's internet to return to normal by Friday, official announces (Jerusalem Post)

Iran's internet will return to normal by the end of the week, they declared that "by order of the president, nationwide internet access will be restored from today to tomorrow and at the latest by the end of the week," which in Iran is considered to be on Friday. Though immediately afterward they talk about what they would do if the blackout continued.

To sum up, with the announcement that the internet will return on Friday, immediately it was stated what will happen if it doesn’t. Even if it does return it will be limited and censored.

Headline 3 Iran-US crisis over Tehran’s protest crackdown carries nuclear risks, experts warn (Times of Israel)

Regime could lose ability to protect nuclear assets, which may be diverted to covert program or stolen by faction of government or military that wants to retain weaponization option

Nuclear material could fall into the wrong hands

There are historical precedents for such a scenario.

Following the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, highly enriched uranium and plutonium suitable for building nuclear bombs went missing due to eroded security and weakened protection of these assets.

This is one of the many unknowns as to what might transpire should there be a regime change. Indeed, there is no guarantee that the nuclear material would not fall into the wrong hands. In sum, another huge problem to be concerned about.

Headline 4 Former United Nations Employee Warns of the Dangers of the UN Digital ID Program (thefreethoughtproject)

A former UN employee is speaking out regarding his concerns about the internal UN digital ID program, as well as what it means for digital ID initiatives to be rolled out around the world.

This program fits precisely as to how the Bible describes our world at the time of the end. A digital ID for everyone would mean complete governmental control of every aspect of a person’s life. Gone is any privacy, as well as complete censorship as to what someone hears and sees. Resistance, would be futile...

For a biblical picture of what is to come in this respect, see our book, The Final Antichrist: The Coming Caesar. It is a free download from our website educatingourworld under the heading of Bible Prophecy.

All and all, we need to think about how amazing these stories are in light of the biblical predictions of the last days, namely, Israel still exists, they are in the world’s spotlight while the greater part of the world wants to isolate them or see them destroyed. Iran is a nation that is bent on destroying Israel, etc.

We also document what the Scriptures say in our book 25 Signs We Are Near The End, another free download from our website educatingourworld.

It is truly amazing that we are able to experience all of this firsthand.

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