What is the biblical basis for saying that Middle East Region will not have peace?

I am not sure if am just imagining this, but I can remember hearing from my Sunday School teacher that "the *Middle East* will not have peace, according to some Bible verse ... that dooms the region from ever having peace" Where *Middle East* in my faint recollection can be any of the major cities or countries in that region. Especially during the time the Kingdoms of Israel were split. If such a verse(s) exist please let me know. Plus an explanation/opinion on the verse would be nice too. My denominations is Protestant: Pentecostal and attend a new life church. I am looking for a Protestant perspective.