The Watchman Newscast with Erick Stakelbeck

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...

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...

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 detail...

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 se...

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 mont...

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 Em...

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--a...

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...

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 #VladimirPuti...

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 mis...

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 ab...

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...

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--an...

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 escalat...

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 Ira...

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 Tr...

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? L...

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 Tr...

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 rocke...

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 l...

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 Unite...

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? Le...

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 strat...