[saintjoan]

:eek:This past Saturday night, southern Iran experienced what was reported as a significant earthquake - a seismic event measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale. Its epicenter was just north of the strategic Straits of Hormuz, which separates Iran from Abu Dhabi and Oman and which is the gateway to the Persian Gulf.
The report quotes an Iranian nuclear scientist who claims to be working in uranium enrichment for the project, and who said that the "quake" was acutally an undergound nuclear bomb test.
Israel Insider adds that the test/quake was actually the second in a series. Nine days ago, a 4.8 Richter scale event occurred, with its epicenter only five kilometers away from the weekend tremor.
The Israel Insider source reports that two nuclear rockets are currently ready - and are intended for use against Israel in the coming months.
If the report is correct, it would belie previous speculation that Iran would not begin nuclear testing until it had more nuclear-bomb production capability.
The geographical location of the test has several advantages. It is exposed to significant seismic activity, which could serve to mask nuclear tests; it is believed to be close to Iran's nuclear development facility; delivery and transport of material and personnel can be effected easily through the Hormuz Strait; and Iranian enemies would hesitate to bomb the area because that would threaten the flow of a substantial percentage of the world's oil.
Reuters reports Thursday morning that Iran has begun building a line of naval bases along its southern coast and up to the Straits of Hormuz.
Iranian Nuke Scientist: Weekend Quake was a Nuclear Test, October 30, 2008 Iranian Nuke Scientist: Weekend Quake was a Nuclear Test - Defense/Middle East - Israel News - Israel National News

[Galveston1]

I don't know what you are asking, but for end-time prophecies to come to pass, Babylon will have to become prominent in world affairs.

I just had a thought. I'll have to think about it some more, but could Babylon be the head wounded to death and revived? Rev 13:3

I know that's pretty far-fetched, but I've not yet seen any interpretation of this passage that seems right to me.

[arcura]

Galveston1,
That's an interesting thought you had.
It makes me ponder it.
Fred