When water turned red

Perhaps the most visually striking fulfillment of Nostradamus’s prediction occurred in mid-December when the waters of Iran’s Hormuz Island turned a deep, blood-red color, per Metro.

Viral footage showed torrential rainfall washing over the island’s iron-rich soil, creating streams of red liquid that poured over cliffs and flowed into the Persian Gulf. The rainfall—around five times the region’s monthly average—produced scenes eerily reminiscent of biblical imagery.

Such visuals have long been associated with apocalyptic symbolism. In the Bible, the Nile turning to blood marked the first plague of Egypt, while the Book of Revelation describes seas turning red as signs of divine judgment.

Scientists explained the Hormuz phenomenon as a natural reaction between rainwater and iron oxide in the soil. However, the timing—just before the start of 2026—struck many observers as unsettling.

Hormuz Island, often called “Rainbow Island,” is known for its mineral-rich, multicolored terrain formed over millions of years. Red runoff during heavy rainfall is not unusual, but the intensity of this event captured global attention.