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...

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 megaphon...

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 ti...

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...

“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 d...

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 Ir...

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 M...

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...

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 E...

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. A...

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...

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 yo...

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, cu...

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, Israe...

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? Lea...

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 cam...

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 P...

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 hyp...

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/adcho...

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 t...

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 di...