From whispered conversations in homes to chants in the streets, two names have become symbols of hope for many Iranians: ‘Uncle Trump’ — as he is fondly called by many in Iran and the diaspora — and Bibi. In the hearts of those who long for freedom, these names represent courage, resolve and the possibility of a new future. 

There are moments in history when God raises leaders for such a time as this. In an age of confusion, compromise, and cowardice, Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have stood with uncommon clarity and conviction. Together they have represented strength in an hour when weakness would have invited disaster.

President Trump stood as a watchman in Washington, boldly defending Israel and establishing himself as the most pro-Israel president in modern American history. He recognized Jerusalem as the eternal capital of the Jewish people. He moved the American embassy to Jerusalem when politicians before him made empty promises. He recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights. He brokered the Abraham Accords and shattered the myth that peace could only come by pressuring Israel to surrender land, and has taken on the evils of antisemitism with not just words but actions. Finally, he has confronted the evils of antisemitism not just with words, but with decisive action.

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Standing beside him in history is Netanyahu, Bibi, the longest-serving prime minister in Israel’s history. He has carried the burden of leadership in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods on earth. Surrounded by enemies who openly call for Israel’s destruction, he has stood like a watchman on the wall. He has endured endless criticism from foreign elites and media voices who do not understand the reality Israel faces every day. Yet he remains steadfast because he knows that the survival of the Jewish state is not negotiable.

Both men have been hated by the global establishment because they refused to bow to it, refused to apologize for defending their nations and refused to surrender truth for the sake of political approval. To many who long for freedom, ‘Uncle Trump’ and Bibi have become symbols that courage still exists.

Among the most pro-Israel people in the Middle East are the Persian people themselves. The regime chants “Death to Israel,” but countless ordinary Persians reject that hatred. They remember history. They know that Cyrus the Great was used by God to help restore the Jewish people to Jerusalem. The friendship between Persians and Jews is ancient, deep and real.

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Many in the West fail to understand this. They see Iran only through the lens of the mullahs. But the Persian people are heirs to a great civilization. They are not defined by the fanaticism of those who rule them. They know that the enemies of Israel are also the enemies of their own liberty.

Negotiations may still continue, and the crisis in the Gulf has not yet been fully resolved. But even in the midst of uncertainty, it is important to recognize what has already been accomplished.

The leaders of this murderous regime are no longer in power. Among those reported dead are Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader; Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council; Mohammad Pakpour, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps; and Majid Khademi, head of IRGC intelligence protection.

Missiles, drones, launch systems and key elements of Iran’s war machine have been destroyed. Its air power, naval strength and defensive capabilities have suffered severe losses. The economic and military cost to the regime has been staggering, reaching one trillion dollars in damage.

President Donald Trump stated in a Truth Social post earlier this month that Israel did not influence his decision to go to war with Iran. Rejecting claims that he had been pressured into the conflict, Trump wrote, “Israel never talked me into the war with Iran. The results of Oct. 7 added to my lifelong belief that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon.”

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He went on to say that the outcome in Iran could be transformational. “The results in Iran will be amazing,” he wrote, adding that if Iran’s new leaders are wise, the nation could have “a great and prosperous future.” In those remarks, Trump signaled that his vision extends beyond war to the possibility of renewal and peace for the Iranian people.

For many Iranians, these events have renewed hope for a different future. They now see Donald Trump as a modern-day Cyrus, an instrument, like Cyrus of old, through whom God may open the door to deliverance.

The panic inside the regime is visible for all to see. Even as officials speak of strength, they have escalated arrests, executions, intimidation and threats against critics at home and abroad. The rulers in Tehran understand what this moment means: when oppressed people begin to believe deliverance is possible, fear no longer controls them. That is why the regime trembles at the growing hope many Iranians place in ‘Uncle Trump’ and Bibi. They know that courage is contagious, and once a nation loses its fear, tyrants begin to lose their power.

The story of our time is not only about conflict. It is about courage rising in the face of fear. It is about alliances forged in truth. It is about ordinary people refusing to surrender to oppressors and lies.

Yet everyone who stands for truth will face opposition. The critics mock. The pundits sneer. But history has a way of honoring those who stood firm when it mattered most.

The future does not belong to terrorists, tyrants or those who appease them. It belongs to those with the courage to stand for truth. And from Tehran to Jerusalem to Washington, millions still believe brighter days are ahead because of leaders like ‘Uncle Trump’ and Bibi.

Comedy icon Damon Wayans has gone from spreading laughter to spreading awareness about diabetes risk.

The actor, best known for his roles in “In Living Color,” “Major Payne” and “My Wife and Kids,” has lived several years with his own case of type 2 diabetes, which runs in his family.

In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Wayans, 65, shared the moment he realized the condition should be taken seriously.

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“It was like 2017 and I just remember going to the bathroom and peeing so much that I thought maybe my blood was draining out, too,” he described. “And it kept happening and I’m just like – I’m not even drinking that much water.”

This frequent urination was followed by pain in his feet, numbness in his toes, delirium and blurry vision.

“My sister Kim made me go to the doctor because I probably wouldn’t have gone,” Wayans said.

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After the doctor revealed that Wayans’ blood sugar reading was at a critically high 535 mg/dL, he was “scared straight” into making some “serious” lifestyle changes.

“I used to drink wine, love wine. I don’t drink wine [anymore],” he said. “It’s a much healthier life I’m living, and I’m aware of all the joys that I have now that I just took for granted back when I wasn’t taking care of myself.”

Wayans said he stays “disciplined” with a healthy diet and works out every morning, involving a mix of weightlifting strength training using his own body weight, like burpees and yoga.

“I also wear a glucose monitor, so I know what exercise does to me [and] to my blood sugar,” he said. “I know if I lift weights, I feel better, and also I’m burning [calories] for the rest of the day.”

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While Wayans feels he has his routine under control, the risk of long-term diabetes complications still looms.

The entertainer recently teamed up with biotech company Genentech’s “All Eye on DME” campaign, a movement to spread awareness of diabetes-related vision loss.

Diabetic macular edema (DME) is a complication of diabetes that can lead to vision loss, according to Genentech.

Although Wayans does not have DME himself, he continuously monitors his own symptoms, including depth perception issues, admitting he “needs to get [his] eyes checked.”

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“Sometimes God talks to you, and maybe this is something I needed to hear and be a part of in order to keep myself from going blind,” he added.

The condition occurs when fluid leaks from weakened or damaged blood vessels (called retinopathy), causing buildup in the macula, a small area in the middle of the retina that is responsible for clear vision.

If left untreated, the buildup can lead to partial or complete vision loss, according to Genentech.

DME, which can occur in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes patients, is the leading cause of vision loss in “working-age” diabetics.

The condition occurs in about 750,000 diabetics in the U.S., disproportionately affecting Black and Hispanic populations, research shows.

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Some symptoms of DME include blurry or doubled vision, floaters or dark spots, difficulty seeing colors or objects when there’s a glare, seeing straight lines as curved or bent, or seeing objects as a different size when one eye is closed.

The condition can be diagnosed by an eye doctor via a visual acuity test, eye exam or optical imaging.

Wayans’ biggest piece of advice for diabetes patients is “don’t be afraid to see a doctor.”

“You’d be surprised at how simple the treatments are, but you can’t treat it if you don’t know what it is [and] if you never get diagnosed,” he said.

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“It’s important that we let our guard down and let our egos down and go conquer the fear, because the fear is all in your head.”

Wayans – a member of the iconic Wayans comedy family, including brothers Keenen Ivory Wayans, Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans, along with son Damon Wayans Jr. – said he hopes that doing his part to spread awareness for DME will help his family talk more openly about health.

“If they see that I’m not afraid, then maybe they’ll be less afraid,” he said. “And if I can go home and actually talk in-depth about treatments … especially if I got it done myself, I think they’ll be more receptive to it.”

Wayans acknowledged how cost and access obstacles can hold people back from seeking medical help.

“Even if you have to spend a little money now to get it under control, it’s worth it,” he said. “Because there’s so much life to live, unless you do nothing.”