Propaganda portraying the conflict against Iran as a religious war by the United States and Israel has raised concerns among international media and analysts.
US President Donald Trump has continued attending special prayer gatherings organised by evangelical Christian groups.
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel’s military operations are paving the way for the “return of the Messiah”.
The United States and Israel have presented their attacks on Iran within a religious and biblical context, sparking widespread debate internationally.
Earlier, claims also emerged within sections of the US military suggesting that President Trump had been spiritually chosen, with soldiers reportedly being encouraged through religious ceremonies and prayers.
Experts warn that when wars are framed in sacred or religious terms, reaching political compromise becomes far more difficult.
What is meant by the “return of the Messiah”?
In Jewish belief, the concept of the Messiah refers to a future era or figure awaited by Jews for centuries.
According to Jewish teachings, the Messiah will be a human being rather than a divine figure, and will descend from the lineage of the Prophet David. This figure, known as Mashiach, is believed to establish peace and justice in the world and gather the Jewish people back to Israel.
Who is the Dajjal in Islam?
According to Islamic traditions, the figure whom Jews await as a saviour is associated in Islamic teachings with the Dajjal, whose appearance is described as one of the major signs of the end times.
