The Watchman Newscast with Erick Stakelbeck

Has Putin bitten off more than he can chew? On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck weighs in on the reports of dead Russian soldiers piling up in Ukraine. Plus, Iran issues a dire THREAT against Israel and the West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Iranian regime is making demands and the ball is now in the United States’ court. On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck unpacks one last major hurdle standing in the way of a disastrous new nuclear deal with Iran: the U.S. lifting terrorism sanctions on Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards. What are Israel and its Arab allies saying and why would such a move be so dangerous? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking down the threats gathering at Israel’s doorstep. On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck sits down with Israel's former Defense Minister, Moshe "Bogie" Yaalon as they tackle the growing Iran threat amid tense nuclear negotiations. Plus, as Turkish President Erdogan hails a “turning point” in relations, should Israel be cautious? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foiled Iranian attack on Israel. On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the new reporting of American fighter jets taking out two drones that were headed to Israel to strike Israel. In addition, Israel breaks up a diabolical Hezbollah terror plot--on Israeli soil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prophetic alarm bells are ringing. On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck sits down with bestselling author, Joel Rosenberg and host of Jerusalem Dateline, CBN's Chris Mitchell to unpack the significance of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and why Israel should pay close attention. Are we on the brink of triggering the infamous War of Gog & Magog as predicted by the scriptures? Have we tip-toed into the end times battle arena? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DEVELOPING right now! Russia’s “eleventh hour” hour interference in the Iran deal. On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck shares the infuriating details of Russia's plan to evade international sanctions via the Iran nuclear deal. New documents reveal that a leading Russian energy company has a $10 billion contract to build out one of Iran’s most contested nuclear sites amid reports of carveouts that will waive sanctions on both countries. Is the U.S. enabling this dangerous duo? Will Joe Biden cave on dropping the terror designation on Iran's deadly Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The greatest threat to the region’s security.” On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck weighs in on the bone-chilling intelligence revelation concerning Iran’s ballistic missile program. In addition, as negotiations resume, “written guarantees” from the United States that Western sanctions on Russia related to Ukraine will not affect Russia’s role in the Iran nuclear deal. How these developments will have a significant impact on Israel? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tensions in Tehran boil over as multiple threats escalate. On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down a report that Israel decimated an Iranian drone fleet in a recent airstrike amid a “massive cyberattack” that crashed Israeli government websites on Monday. Are we witnessing the shadow war between Israel and Iran in the Middle East quickly coming out of the shadows? And is Iran taking advantage of the Ukraine war to go on the offensive? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

URGENT: A brazen ballistic missile attack puts Israel on notice and sends a dire warning to the West. On today’s edition of The Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck explains why Iran’s attack near the U.S. consulate in Iraqi Kurdistan over the weekend is sending a clear message to the Biden administration as Iran nuclear deal negotiations remain in limbo. Plus, as mercenary fighters from the Middle East and elsewhere funnel into Ukraine to aid Russian forces, Vladimir Putin asks China for military equipment to help ramp up his attacks in Ukraine. Will Beijing's communist regime come to Putin’s aid? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking news out of the Kremlin as Middle Eastern fighters rush to Putin’s aid. On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck unpacks a dark turn in the Russian invasion of Ukraine, as Vladimir Putin welcomes volunteers from the Middle East to join his war on Ukraine. Plus, are the reports of an Iranian assassination plot against a former Trump administration official on U.S. soil true? And will the Biden administration hold Iran accountable for the plot or instead choose to hold its peace as it tries desperately to cobble together a disastrous new Iran nuclear deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A grim warning from Iran places Israel directly in the crosshairs. On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck analyzes why Iran is vowing revenge over a recent Israel airstrike near Damascus, why Persian Gulf monarchies are rejecting President Biden's plea for oil and gas help and why Russia's invasion of Ukraine has not gone according to Vladimir Putin's plan. Israeli Strategic Analyst Elliot Chodoff is on deck to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unsettling military developments out of Iran as world powers move closer to signing off on a revised Iran nuclear deal. On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck unpacks the tensions in Tehran and exposes Russia's unhappiness with Israel following the UN vote to condemn the invasion of Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re covering multiple emerging stories on today's Watchman Newscast. Host Erick Stakelbeck unpacks a major development in the Ukraine conflict and how Israel is playing an increasingly important mediator role between Vladimir Putin and Ukranian president Volodomyr Zelensky. Meanwhile, Russian officials are recruiting Syrians to fight in Ukraine amid reports of Israeli airstrikes near Damascus. As tensions continue to build, are we witnessing the words of the prophet Isaiah unfold before our eyes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down what happens after Russia/Ukraine: namely, the very real possibility that a revived Iran nuclear deal sparks a new global crisis. As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues and captures the world's attention, the U.S. and other world powers may be set to agree to a new nuclear agreement with the Iranian regime in the days to come. Will such a deal make a Middle East war more likely and put Israel in a position where it is forced to act? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down why Israel should be concerned about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and it’s implications for the Middle East. Will an emboldened Vladimir Putin decide to put a stop to Israel’s strikes against Iran in Syria? And will Iran and it’s proxies feel more empowered to target Israel? And what are the prophetic implications? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Watchman Newscast, as international condemnation of Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine grows, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the rogue regimes that continue to support Putin. Whether it's China, North Korea, Iran, Syria or Hezbollah, anti-Western forces are blaming the West--and not Putin--for the invasion. Plus, what effect will the war in Ukraine have on the Iran nuclear deal, currenttly in the process of being revived in Vienna? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck reports from Israel as he unpacks Russia's invasion of Ukraine and explores the far-reaching implications on Israel's relationship with Russia, and Russia's long-standing ally, Syria. Erick also discusses Russia's recent refusal to recognize the Golan Heights as Israeli territory, and how this might foreshadow what's next for Russia, Syria, Israel—and ultimately, the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck is reporting from Israel on the Russian invasion of Ukraine and what comes next. As Russia begins its onslaught, sworn enemies of the West, like China and North Korea, are watching closely, as is the Iranian regime. The world just entered a dangerous new phase and rogue regimes are set to go on the march. What can be done to reverse the tide? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck is joined in northern Israel by Israel Defense Forces Reserve Major and strategic analyst Elliot Chodoff, who breaks down why Russia's move into Ukraine has major implications for Israel--as Iran and its allies watch closely to see how the world responds. Will a successful Russian invasion embolden the Iranian regime and accelerate its terror campagin in the Middle East? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck is joined by top Israeli archaeologist and tour guide Danny "The Digger" Herman for a journey deep beneath Jerusalem into the ancient Western Wall tunnels. The Western Wall you see on the surface is only the beginning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down Russia's recent major moves in the Middle East--what does Vladimir Putin want from the world's most strategic region and why is he increasing Russia's military presence there? Plus, the former President of Bulgaria--a NATO and European Union member that was formerly part of the Soviet bloc--joins us to give his unique perspective on Putin's plans for Eastern Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Watchman Newscast. host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down Russia's major military moves in the Middle East, as the Russian military prepares to conduct its largest naval drills in the eastern Mediterranean Sea since the Cold War. Russia's Defense Minister met with Syrian president Bashar al-Assad today in Syria, where Russia has sent nuclear capable bombers and fighter jets equipped with hypersonic cruise missiles in advance of the massive naval drill. As all of this unfolds at Israel's doorstep, are there prophetic implications? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the effects of a looming Russian invasion of Ukraine and how it will embolden other anti-Western forces around the world, particularly China and Iran. Will the "Ukraine Effect" weaken the NATO alliance and strengthen the Russia/China/Iran axis? And how should the West respond? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down reports of an Iranian-run hit squad that plotted to assassinate an Israeli businessman in Istanbul. Turkish authorities broke up the plot but Iran continues to target Israelis abroad. Meanwhile, Russia is calling on Israel to stop all airstrikes in Syria. Could Israel’s relationship with Russia be heading for tough times and what is the prophetic significance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down today's drone attack on an airport in Saudi Arabia by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels of Yemen. The Houthis deliberately targeted civilians, wounding 12 people. The attack comes as Iran continues to ramp up its proxy wars throughout the Middle East, in places like Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Meanwhile, Iran is also set to score a major diplomatic victory, as it appears a new Iran nuclear deal may be coming soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the very real possibility of tough times ahead for the U.S./Israel alliance thanks to the Biden administration's pursuit of a new Iran nuclear deal and its condemnation of Israeli homes in Jerusalem and the Biblical heartland of Judea and Samaria. Plus, historian David Barton joins us to share the fascinating hidden history of the U.S./Israel relationship, which dates back to the very founding of the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down Israel's concerns over the Biden administration's announcement that it will drop sanctions against Iran's "civilian" nuclear program and un-freeze $29 billion in overseas bank accounts belonging to the Iranian regime. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and President Biden held a phone call this weekend: find out what was discussed and why natural gas is a major issue when it comes to Russia. China, Germany and the Ukraine crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the growing anti-Western alliance between Russia and China. Vladimir Putin was in Beijing today meeting with China's Xi Jingping as the Winter Olympics kicked off. What they did discuss. and why are the Beijing Games a propaganda coup for China's communist regime? Plus, author nad activist Johnnie Moore joins us with disturbing details about China's crackdown on Christians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down today's U.S. Special Forces raid in northwestern Syria that left the leader of ISIS dead after he detonated a suicide vest. Who was Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi and what is the current state of ISIS? Plus, the U.S. is sending a warship and fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates to bolster the UAE's defenses in the wake of a series of missile and drone attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels of Yemen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down reports that Israel is considering selling its Iron Dome missile defense system to the United Arab Emirates, as the UAE comes under an increased onslaught of ballistic missiles launched by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels of Yemen. Plus, Israel is joining the American 5th fleet for a massive, U.S.-led naval drill in the Red Sea this month. In an interesting twist, they'll also be joined by several nations that have no diplomatic relations with Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down today's reported Israeli airstrike on a Hezbollah weapons depot and military outpost near the Syrian capital of Damascus. Why did Israel take action and should it be concerned about recent Russian moves in Syria? Plus, the Iran-backed Houthi rebels attempted yet another ballisitc missile attack tthis weekend against the United Arab Emirates. This time, as Israeli president Isaac Herzog was making an historic visit to the Abraham Accords nation. Is the UAE becoming a new front in Iran's proxy war? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the latest rocket attack against U.S. personnel in Iraq by Iran's terror proxies. The target this time was Baghdad International Airport, which is adjacent to Camp Victory, where U.S. soldiers are based. Top Israeli counterterrorism expert Boaz Ganor joins Erick to discuss how Iran's proxies in Iraq and elsewhere are growing bolder--and what it means for Israel, America and the region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck is joined by top Middle East analyst Jonathan Spyer and Mati Shoshani of TBN Jerusalem on Israel’s Golan Heights to break down what Iran’s radical regime really wants. What are the religious, civilizations and geopolitical reasons that drive Iran’s drive for a nuclear weapon and it’s vendetta against the United States and Israel? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Staklebeck is joined by former three-star U.S. General Jerry Boykin, who breaks down whether the U.S. military is prepared to counter the growing threats posed by China, Russia, Iran and North Korea--and why 2022 could be a perilous year on the foreign policy front. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck is joined by Israel Defense Forces reserve major Elliot Chodoff. Chodoff is a top military, strategic and political analyst who breaks down Vladimir Putin's recent moves in eastern Europe, the Middle East and beyond. What is the Russian leader after--what is his strategy--and how does it affect America, Israel and the world? #Russia #VladimirPutin #Ukraine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s Watchman Newscast, as concerns over a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine grow, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down another important piece of news you may have missed. On Monday, Russian and Syrian fighter jets conducted patrols along Syria’s borders—including along the Golan Heights, near Syria’s border with Israel. Should Israel be concerned? Plus, the UAE says it thwarted another missile attack against Abu Dhabi by Iran-backed Houti rebels. Is the UAE becoming a new front in the war with the Iranian axis? #Russia #Syria #Israel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down a major joint naval drill today involving China, Russia and Iran. These three American adversaries conducted drills together in the Indian Ocean involving a number of vessels. Was this growing anti-American alliance sending a clear message to the U.S. and NATO? And what should Israel take from this troubling development? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck is joined by top Israeli terrorism expert and national security authority Boaz Ganor, who break down where the ongoing Iran nuclear talks in Vienna are heading: what does Iran want, how did we get here, how does it affect you and will a new Iran nuclear deal make war more--and not less--likely? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down Israel's successful test of its Arrow-3 long range missile defense system, which is designed to defend against long-range ballistic missiles--the kind of missiles Iran has tested over the past several weeks. Speaking of Iran, its terror proxy, the Houthis, carried out a major attack against the United Arab Emirates on January 17th--and we're now learning new details about what was targeted and why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the effect of today's deadly drone attack by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels against Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, which is an ally of Israel. How will the UAE respond and should the Biden administration place the Houthis back on the U.S. terrorist list on the wake of this latest incident, which was a major escalation by the Iranian axis? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down a new video--posted on the official website of Iran's Supreme Leader--depicting the assassinatioin of former President Trump. As Iran vows revenge against former Trump administration officials over the death of terror master Qassem Soleimani, why is the Biden administration continuing its desperate attempts to revive the disatrous Iran nuclear deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down three major Middle East stories: 1) Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Russian president Vladimir Putin held an important phone meeting today about Iran’s nuclear program. 2) Bennett warned this week that Israel may be forced into a confrontation soon in Gaza and Lebanon. 3) The Biden administration is now blaming President Trump for Iran’s bad behavior. But what’s the real story? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down Iran's grand strategy for the Middle East and how it affects America. To get the inside story, we head to Israel's Golan Heights, along the Syrian border, with Middle East expert Jonathan Spyer and TBN Jerusalem correspondent Mati Shoshani. What does Iran's regime want and what are they doing to try to achieve their nefarious goals? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down a new Iranian threat to target U.S. citizens on American soil. Esmail Gaani, the leader of Iran's Qods Force, called on Americans to rise up and take revenge for the January 2020 death of Iranian general and wanted terrorist Qassem Soleimani. At the same time, the Iranian regime placed sanctions on 51 Americans who worked under the Trump administration, raising concerns that they could be targeted. How is the Biden administration responding to this threat? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the dangerous alliance between Iran and North Korea. Kim Jong Un conducted a ballistic missile test this week, reminding the world once again why his regime is a major threat. Could North Korea share ballistic missile and nuclear technology with its longtime ally, Iran? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the growing threat to Israel posed by the Iran-backed Houti terrorist militia in Yemen. Earlier this week, the Houthis seized a UAE-flagged commercial cargo ship and said their actions were a warning to Israel. The Houthis have increased their threats towards the Jewish State in recent months and have continued to build up their rocket and attack drone arsenal, with the help of their Iranian masters. How concerned should Israel be about these developments? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down today's attempted drone attack against U.S. forces in Iraq. It was the second consecutive day that an explosive-laden drone targeted U.S. forces in Iraq and comes amid the two-year anniversary of the death of Iranian terror master Qassem Soleimani. Is the Iranian regime attempting to exact revenge for Soleimani's death or is there a larger plan at work: namely, creating leverage in their nuclear talks with the U.S. and world powers through threats and extortion? And how will the Biden administration respond? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the Iranian regime's new threats against the U.S. and Israel on the two-year anniversary of the death of terror master Qassem Soleimani. Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi demanded today that President Trump be put on trial for ordering the drone strike that killed Soleimani and said or else, Iran will carry out revenge against the United States. Meanwhile, pro-Iran hackers posted threats against Israel's nuclear reactor on the Twitter accounts of two Israeli newspapers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down Iran's announcement that it has launched a rocket into space. Was the launch really a success and how could these launches help provide Iran with the capability to mount a ballistic missile with a nuclear warhead? Plus, Russia and Ukraine. China and Taiwan. Will these two conflicts come to a head in 2022? And what will the U.S. do? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down reports that Israel carried out airstrikes against the Syrian port of Latakia early Tuesday morning, causing "massive damage." A container yard holding Iranian weapons shipments was reportedly targeted. Meanwhile, Israel announced this week that it will push to build up the Golan Heights and double the Israeli population in that strategic region. Is all of this a run-up to a larger Northern War between Israel and the Iranian axis? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices