In the aftermath of military action taken by Iran against Saudi Arabia (attack suspends 60% of kingdom's oil output) and the United States taking out one of Iran's high ranking official (General Qassem Soleimani).
The war starts as a matter of association.
EAST vs. WEST
RUSSIA USA
CHINA ISRAEL
PERSIA
ISHMAEL
An ally of the East attacks an ally of the West.
The West then attacks the ally of the East.
By reason/logic and even prophecy, the next move becomes:
The East attacks an ally of the West.
Illustration below outlines EZEKIEL 38: