The centuries-old verses of the French astrologer Michel de Nostredam are attracting attention again. Some of his followers claim that several prophecies from the 1555 book Les Propheties may be related to the events of 2026, particularly the rising tension between the US and Iran.
Nostradamus lived in the 16th century and died in 1566. In his book, he wrote almost a thousand prophetic poems that describe disasters, wars and political upheavals. The verses are intentionally obscure, combining French, Latin, and symbolic language so that they can be interpreted in a variety of ways. That is why his texts are often recalled in times of great world crises.
One of the verses often quoted is the quatrain I:26, which reads: “A great swarm of bees will arise… at night the trap…” Some contemporary interpreters believe that this image could resemble modern drones used in wars. According to them, a swarm of bees can metaphorically describe drones that approach the target in groups and often attack under the cover of night.
Nostradamus’ next verse warns of a long conflict. “Seven months the great war, men dead to evil / Rouen, Évreux, the king shall not fail,” it is written in the text. Some followers of the prophet believe that the mention of the Seven Months War could indicate the length of the current conflict in the Middle East.
However, historians point out that Nostradamus’ texts are very vague and open to interpretation. Nevertheless, his verses are repeatedly debated whenever the world faces wars, economic crises or political upheavals. Some people look for signs of future development in them, others consider them more of a historical curiosity than a real prophecy.
