The Watchman Newscast with Erick Stakelbeck

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck zeros in on Iran’s latest veiled threat concerning their nuclear capability. Mohammad Eslami, head of the country’s atomic energy organization says Iran has the “technical capabilities” to build the bomb, but has no intention of doing so. These comments echo similar claims by a senior advisor to Ayatollah Khamenei two weeks ago. Can this rogue re...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck highlights Israel’s efforts to disrupt Iranian weapons smuggling through Syria. According to reports, two Iranian airlines have stopped flying to Syria after alleged Israeli strikes in June temporarily shut down Damascus International Airport. As Iran ramps up drone export efforts and begins stealth speedboat manufacturing, has Israel made headwa...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down what some consider to be the world’s deadliest conflict. Leading researchers estimate that Ethiopia’s civil war has been responsible for up to 500,000 deaths in the last two years. Additionally, opposition leaders report that Orthodox Christians have been intentionally targeted by Ethiopia’s federal government. Are the people of Tigra...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck unpacks the latest in a series of threats from Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. The terror chief claimed all Israeli land and sea “targets” are within the range of the terror group’s missiles and warned Israel against extracting gas from the Karish gas field. Could a conflict with Hezbollah drag the entire region into a war that would also see...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down Vladimir Putin’s latest flex on Israel amid already strained relations. Multiple Russian Jewish organizations have received threatening letters from the Russian Justice Ministry regarding their work. How should Israel push back against Moscow’s move to outlaw private agencies from helping Russian Jews immigrate to Israel? Learn more a...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down reports of Israeli airstrikes near Damascus overnight, as Israel attempts to block attempts by Iranian forces to transfer weapons to Lebanon’s Hezbollah terror group. Plus, the International Atomic Energy Agency raises major alarms over the rapid acceleration of Iran’s nuclear program. Is the endgame approaching to deal with a nuclear...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the current gathering storm against America with Lt Colonel Allen West (RET) amid reports that China’s communist regime is in the process of a massive military buildup that’s been called the largest of any country since World War 2. Is a new axis of powers beginning to assemble against the West and the free world? Learn more about you...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck tackles the major headline gripping the Middle East. Vladimir Putin visits Iran with intentions to deepen ties amid the Kremlin’s ongoing military campaign in Ukraine. The Russian President is scheduled to hold talks with Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan just days aft...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck dissects Israel’s latest move to defend itself from an unmanned aerial vehicle launched by Hezbollah. Plus, the mounting pressure on Israel to take action following Iran’s recent declaration on its nuclear capabilities. IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kohavi sending a clear warning hours after a senior Iranian official said his country has the a...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down Joe Biden’s refusal to allow Israeli officials to join him on a visit today to eastern Jerusalem for meetings with Palestinians—while at the same time removing an Israeli flag from his presidential limousine. Are these signs that the Biden administration does not recognize Israel’s full sovereignty over Jerusalem? Plus, Biden pleads w...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the latest headlines surrounding Joe Biden’s trip to the Middle East. Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid and Biden signed a joint declaration vowing bilateral cooperation aimed at expanding security ties. But they disagreed over the best course of action to tame Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Can the Biden administration be trusted to have...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck weighs in on the major development coming out of the Kremlin. Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit the Middle East next week following a dire warning from the U.S. about Tehran providing Moscow with drones for military use in Ukraine. During the trip, Putin will attend a trilateral meeting with the leaders of Iran and Turkey. Can you guess w...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the show of force between Iran, Russia, China and 10 other nations on America’s doorstep. Those countries are set to run a series of major drills in Latin America this August. Should the United States be concerned by a gang of anti-U.S. regimes bringing their military games to the Western Hemisphere? Learn more about your ad choices....

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck explores the ruins of the ancient city of Lachish, which was destroyed by the Assyrians during Old Testament times. Archaeologist and tour guide Danny “The Digger” Herman describes how the second largest city in the Judean Kingdom was taken under siege and reveals why he believes the location was the scene of great heroism. Learn more about your...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck investigates Iran’s “unusual” military activity in the Red Sea. Should Israel and the global community be concerned? Key insight into Tehran’s maritime goal from Israel Defense Forces Reserve Major and strategic analyst Elliot Chodoff. Plus, should Israel consider ramping up assassinations of IRGC leaders? Why a prominent candidate to take over a...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down Russia’s unraveling relationship with Israel. Russia is now DEMANDING that Israel stop all airstrikes in Syria in the wake of this weekend’s strike targeting Iranian weapons shipments near the coastal city of Tartus. Plus, the emerging details of a new “game changing” effort to deploy Iranian air defenses at Israel’s doorstep in Syria...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck is joined by author Bill Salus of Prophecy Depot Ministries to break down the Bible’s mysterious Psalm 83 passage and whether it describes a future war between Israel and its enemies, led by Iran and its proxies. Some say this passage was already fulfilled in 1967 or 1948. However, Salus believes these events have yet to take place and will trans...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck tackles the current avalanche of crises facing the United States with Lt Colonel Oliver North (RET) amid new data indicating Americans’ belief in God is dropping. Are those numbers coincidental? Can America thrive once again and be that shining city on a hill? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down Israel’s political uncertainty as the Jewish state barrels toward its fifth election in less than four years. Who will become Israel’s new prime minister, and how will security in the region be impacted? Plus, is paranoia gripping Iran following the arrest of an IRGC general ACCUSED of spying for Israel? Learn more about your ad choic...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck tackles the reports of Lebanon’s Hezbollah establishing dozens of new observation towers along the northern frontier of Israel. The construction of these intelligence-gathering posts appear to be more than just a flex on Israel’s doorstep and part of a calculated process by the terror group. Plus, Israel builds a new bomb shelter just meters away...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck reports that the U.S. is set to resume nuclear talks with Iran—just as Iran launches a rocket into space. Plus, a secret meeting between the U.S., Israel and Arab countries to coordinate against Iran’s growing missile and drone capabilities. And finally, Russian and Syrian ties strengthen as the two countries conduct their second joint military e...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down Iran’s foiled attempts to kidnap Israeli diplomats and tourists in Istanbul. One of the targets, according to the report, was the former Israeli ambassador. Plus, top expert Dr. Jonathan Spyer, a fellow for the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security joins us with key insight as Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov touches do...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the latest development in a string of incidents between the U.S. and Iranian navy on international waters in the Persian Gulf. The near-miss encounter taking place after three IRGC vessels zipped past American counterparts at high speed and nearly caused a crash prompting a U.S. Navy warship to fire a WARNING flare. How will this inci...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck tackles the imminent collapse of Israel’s government and analyzes the potential fallout which may set the stage for the return of former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who called the coalition's decision to dissolve the Knesset "great news". Plus, Russia’s major proposal for a U.N. Security Council resolution to condemn Israel. As Vladimir Put...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the ongoing construction of a vast mysterious network of tunnels being built by Iran south of the Natanz nuclear site. The report, citing credible intelligence assessments, claims the underground facility is designed to withstand cyberattacks and bunker-penetrating bombs. Amid a growing divide between the U.S. and Israel over Iran's n...