A US military commander reportedly told troops that Donald Trump was “anointed by Jesus to light the signal fire in Iran to cause Armageddon and mark his return to Earth".

To discuss whether this has could have any Biblical truth, Michael was joined by Revd Dr Ian Paul, theologian and author of Revelation: An Introduction and Commentary, alongside John Heathershaw, Professor of International Relations at the University of Exeter.

Released on 6 Mar 2026