Armageddon Briefings: US Commanders Said Iran War to Bring Armageddon - with Jonathan Larsen

Send us Fan MailSome US service members say they were told a war with Iran wouldn’t just be strategic—it would be biblical.According to complaints gathered by the Military Religious Freedom Foundation, certain US commanders allegedly framed the conflict as part of God’s plan: a step toward Armageddon and the return of Jesus.If true, that raises urgent questions about how religious ideology may be shaping military culture—and potentially influencing decisions with global consequences.In this episode of Breaking Green, we speak with journalist Jonathan Larsen about what troops are reporting, why the Pentagon’s silence matters, and what this reveals about the growing influence of religious nationalism in US policy.On this episode:Why the Pentagon didn’t deny thisWhat the Armageddon messaging looked like in a combat preparation contextHow religious framing of war can amplify danger and widen perceived enemiesHow end-times beliefs can influence real-world military and foreign policy decisionsWhy corporate media rarely investigates religion’s influence on geopoliticsWho The Family is, how the National Prayer Breakfast fits in, and what “ministering to power” meansWhy we should avoid conspiratorial thinking and focus on systems and incentives Jonathan Larsen is a veteran reporter and former executive producer at MSNBC, where he worked on shows including Up with Chris Hayes and Countdown with Keith Olbermann. He has also reported for United Press International and Al Jazeera America.Find more on Jonathan Larsen at: JonathanLarsen.substack.comthefuckingnews.substack.comIf you’re enjoying this episode of Breaking Green, please subscribe or follow wherever you get your podcasts. The interviews heard here are often ignored by mainstream media, and without your support, these stories would not be covered. Consider leaving a review and sharing it with friends and colleagues. You can find the full catalog of previous episodes and sign up to have future episodes delivered straight to your inbox at breakinggreen.org. Or find us on Substack at https://gjep.substack.comPlease help us lift up the voices of those working to protect forests, defend human rights, and expose false solutionsSimply text Give G I V E to 1716 257 4187Support the show