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Extremism News Roundup

June 3, 2026

Eye on Extremism: June 3, 2026

Ceasefires have been announced, often to great fanfare, in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. So why is there still so much fighting? In just the last few weeks, Israeli forces have captured more territory in Gaza and killed two top Hamas militants there, as...

Extremism News Roundup

June 2, 2026

Eye on Extremism: June 2, 2026

The Israeli military launched deadly new strikes in Lebanon on Tuesday after accusing Hezbollah of launching attacks overnight, despite President Donald Trump saying both sides had agreed to de-escalate after Iran threatened to pull out of peace...

Extremism News Roundup

June 1, 2026

Eye on Extremism: June 1, 2026

Iran is halting indirect negotiations with the U.S. ​after Israel ordered troops to push deeper into Lebanon to battle Tehran-backed Hezbollah, the Iranian news agency Tasnim said on Monday, complicating diplomatic efforts to end three months of war...

Extremism News Roundup

May 29, 2026

Eye on Extremism: May 29, 2026

The United States and Iran reached an agreement on Thursday to extend their ceasefire and lift restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, sources told Reuters, though U.S. President Donald Trump has yet to approve ‌it and Iranian state...

Extremism News Roundup

May 28, 2026

Eye on Extremism: May 28, 2026

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Thursday ‌they targeted a U.S. airbase at 0450 local time after what they ⁠described as an early morning U.S. attack near Bandar Abbas airport, Tasnim news agency reported. Reuters: Iran's IRGC say they targeted US...

Extremism News Roundup

May 27, 2026

Eye on Extremism: May 27, 2026

Evidence tied to last week's deadly attack on a California mosque illustrates a violent ideology and playbook that is all too familiar to counterterrorism and extremism experts. A 75-page typewritten document, attributed to the teenage suspects, and...

Extremism News Roundup

May 26, 2026

Eye on Extremism: May 26, 2026

The U.S. military said Monday that it carried out “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran, including on missile launch sites and boats placing mines, even as President Donald Trump said on social media that negotiations with Tehran were “proceeding...

Extremism News Roundup

May 22, 2026

Eye on Extremism: May 22, 2026

Future control over the strait of Hormuz and a demand from Washington that Tehran export its stockpile of highly enriched uranium remain key stumbling blocks, as Pakistani mediators continued to seek a permanent ceasefire they believe is still within...

Extremism News Roundup

May 21, 2026

Eye on Extremism: May 21, 2026

European Parliament on Thursday adopted a resolution condemning the Taliban’s penal code and calling for an end to public floggings and executions, as well as sanctions against Taliban leaders. Afghanistan International: EU Parliament Approves...

Extremism News Roundup

May 20, 2026

Eye on Extremism: May 20, 2026

Iran's army has threatened to "open new fronts" in Tehran's war with the US and Israel in the event of new attacks. Deutsche Welle: Middle East: Iran says any new attack will widen warThe teenage San Diego mosque gunmen appear to have left behind a...