We see later that God uses the European Beast power to overcome the USA, UK and other English descended nations.
Likewise, God will allow the Iranians and Syrians to damage Israel. Then, he will punish them for doing so.
Isaiah 15:1
This message came to me concerning Moab: In one night the town of Ar will be leveled, and the city of Kir will be destroyed.
Damascus is one of the worlds oldest cities. It had never ceased to exist or been badly damaged. That is going to change.
Isaiah 17:1
This message came to me concerning Damascus: “Look, the city of Damascus will disappear! It will become a heap of ruins.
We now come to the fate of Iran. This passage emphasises their archers being the best of Iranian forces. Iran has always placed great store on missiles and drones being their supreme weapons of choice. 21st century arrows!
Jeremiah 49:34-38
This message concerning Elam came to the prophet Jeremiah from the Lord at the beginning of the reign of King Zedekiah of Judah. This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says:
“I will destroy the archers of Elam — the best of their forces. I will bring enemies from all directions, and I will scatter the people of Elam to the four winds. They will be exiled to countries around the world. I myself will go with Elam’s enemies to shatter it. In my fierce anger, I will bring great disaster upon the people of Elam,” says the Lord. “Their enemies will chase them with the sword until I have destroyed them completely. I will set my throne in Elam,” says the Lord, “and I will destroy its king and officials.