Israel Says Airstrikes a WARNING to Syria’s Assad; Putin Pivots to Middle East | Watchman Newscast

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck highlights Israel’s firm message to Bashar al-Assad. In a rare comment, an Israeli foreign ministry official says the recent airstrikes on the Aleppo International Airport was a direct signal to the Syrian President, but declined to say whether Israel had actually carried out the attacks. Plus, Vladimir Putin reveals his ominous plan to stay relevant on the global stage. Is the Russian President preparing a massive pivot toward the Middle East? And finally, breaking revelations by the IAEA on Iran getting closer to having the bomb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices