2016 Islamic Republic of Iran Army Day parade in Tehran by Mahmood Hosseini, Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 | Image: Jihad Watch Iran’s military is reportedly experiencing severe logistical problems, increasing desertions, and mounting tensions between the regular armed forces (Artesh) and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Sources familiar with the situation describe a defense establishment under growing pressure as the conflict intensifies. Among the most troub

Image: Jihad Watch The brother of the man who drove a vehicle into a Jewish preschool in Michigan had served as a commander in Hezbollah, according to the Israel Defense Forces. Ayman Muhammad Ghazali, 41, died after crashing his vehicle into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, on Thursday. Authorities said the incident involved a vehicle filled with fireworks and containers of gasoline. In a statement released Sunday, the Israel Defense Forces said Ghazali’s

Image: Jihad Watch A major controversy over food practices and religious freedom has emerged following the dispute surrounding Rangrez, an Indian restaurant in London. The restaurant’s Sikh owner, Harman Singh Kapoor, faced intense backlash from some Muslim groups after he refused to serve halal meat at his establishment. The situation escalated into harassment, protests, and eventually Kapoor’s arrest, igniting debate in the United Kingdom and beyond about how religious diet

Utah State Liquor and Wine Store by FancyPants, Public domain | Image: Jihad Watch A 23-year-old man from Magna who was shot by a trooper inside a liquor store has now been formally charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting another man during a road rage incident. Tyler Traveon Mhaka has been charged in 3rd District Court with attempted murder, a first-degree felony. According to investigators, the incident began on February 26 at the intersection of 3500 South a

Old Dominion University campus by Faithlessthewonderboy, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 | Image: Jihad Watch A shooting inside a classroom at Old Dominion University on Thursday morning left one person dead and two others injured. According to a statement released by the university, the gunman was also found dead. The incident occurred shortly before 10:45 a.m. in a classroom in Constant Hall, which houses the university’s College of Business. Garrett Shelton, c

Photo Credit: Creative Commons | Image: Jihad Watch It is striking that many people in Western societies, including political leaders, have overlooked what some observers describe as clear indications of how interpretations of Sharia can gradually influence social norms. Critics argue that certain groups attempt to adapt existing cultural practices in ways that allow Islamic principles to gain a broader presence within society. Education is often seen as a particularly influe

Homemade bomb found in Villanueva’s home, FBI photo | Image: Jihad Watch A 29-year-old man from Long Beach admitted in court on Tuesday that he sent money to individuals believed to be associated with the Islamic State and unlawfully possessed a homemade explosive device, authorities said. The man, Mark Lorenzo Villanueva, pleaded guilty to attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and to being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, acc

Image: Jihad Watch Gunfire at 4:29 a.m. on Tuesday not only startled residents in downtown Toronto—the echoes of the incident reached as far as Washington, D.C.. In times of peace, firing a weapon at or toward the U.S. consulate in Toronto is effectively an attack directed at the United States itself. When such an act occurs while the United States is involved in an active conflict, it carries the potential to escalate into a serious diplomatic matter. Calling it a “national

Fulani herdsmen settlement Abuja by Audu king, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 | Image: Jihad Watch Nearly 20 people have reportedly been killed in a brutal attack on the Tyungu Jam and Mbaav communities, located in the Yaav and Mbadura Council Wards of Kwande Local Government Area in Benue State. The assault is believed to have been carried out by suspected armed herdsmen. According to a local source, the attackers invaded the communities early on Thursday morni

Metropolitan Police KSY, Hullian111, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 | Image: Jihad Watch A 25-year-old man has been arrested following an alleged assault on an Iranian anti-regime protester in London. The incident reportedly involved the victim being struck with a bottle before being stabbed. Officers from the Metropolitan Police responded to the scene on Ballards Lane in North Finchley at around 7pm on Monday evening after receiving reports of an attack. Upon a

Indian Police patrol outside the station on Greames Road in Madras on Horseback by Prince Roy, Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 | Image: Jihad Watch Farhana Bhatt, a relatively lesser-known Indian actress of Kashmiri Muslim origin, recently drew attention after publicly mourning the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. Speaking about him, she said that he “can never be forgotten” and that he would “remain alive in our hearts.” Bhatt also shared that the news deeply d

Image: Jihad Watch A disturbing criminal case in Chicago has drawn attention to issues involving immigration, public safety, and violent crime. In late June 2023, a 22-year-old woman who had recently moved to Chicago went out for drinks with coworkers and later visited a well-known gay bar located on North Halsted Street. According to prosecutors and court records, the evening took a tragic turn when two men allegedly forced her into a vehicle outside the bar. Authorities ide

Lathmar Holi 2022 in Nandgaon, Uttar Pradesh by Sachinghai09, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 Image: Jihad Watch A Holi celebration in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar area ended in tragedy after a 26-year-old man, Tarun Kumar, was allegedly beaten to death following a dispute that began earlier in the day. The incident occurred in the narrow lanes of JJ Colony, where residents had gathered to celebrate the festival with colors and water balloons. According to reports, the a

Boko Haram by AK Rockefeller, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 | Image: Jihad Watch An Islamic scholar, Dr Nurudeen Abdulkareem, has stated that acts of terrorism witnessed in some parts of the world are completely incompatible with the teachings of Islam and also contradict modern international law. He made this statement while delivering a lecture during the maiden Ramadan programme organised by the Vanguard Newspaper Muslim Ummah at the organisation’s headquart

Image: Jihad Watch The recent collapse of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) strongholds and the mass escapes from the Al-Hol detention camp have provided a renewed sense of confidence to the remnants of the Islamic State (IS) in Syria. Despite the group’s reduced capabilities compared to its peak in the mid-2010s, these developments demonstrate that IS continues to pose a significant threat in the region. The offensive by the interim Syrian government, led by President Ahmed

Image: Jihad Watch A new federal lawsuit seeks to compel Texas taxpayers to bankroll the Houston Qur’an Academy Spring, while the school’s leadership is now exposed as having direct ties to the Muslim Brotherhood’s so-called “Civilization Jihad” agenda. Critics warn that this legal action is more than a simple funding dispute—it is a calculated effort to co-opt the state’s resources in service of an organization with a history of subversive objectives. The lawsuit emerges jus

Screenshot | Image: Jihad Watch Afghanistan and Pakistan confirmed on Monday that their respective militaries had continued targeting each other’s positions along the border, marking the fifth consecutive day of cross-border clashes. The ongoing conflict has added to the growing instability in the region, which is already facing heightened tensions due to recent U.S.–Israeli military strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory actions. Although the intensity of the fighting appe

New Whitechapel station roundels by TheFrog001, Creative Commons Zero, Public Domain Dedication | Image: Jihad Watch A newly surfaced video captures a tense confrontation in Whitechapel, east London, where a Christian preacher faced hostility while delivering a public sermon. The incident occurred on February 16, just one day before the beginning of Ramadan, on the busy stretch of Whitechapel Road. The evangelist had set up a microphone and small audio equipment to address pa

Screenshot | Image: Jihad Watch Contrary to the widely circulated narrative that often portrays Muslims in India as a vulnerable or marginalized minority, demographic realities present a different picture. Muslims constitute the second-largest religious community in the country and represent one of the fastest-growing population groups. Despite being a minority, they continue to wield significant cultural and political visibility. Many critics argue that across sections of th

Image: Jihad Watch A food delivery driver has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison after being found guilty of sexually assaulting two women at their homes in Maidstone in separate incidents. The offences began on 26 June 2025, when Shafiullah Rasooli arrived at the home of a woman who had ordered food through an online delivery service. When the victim opened the door to receive her order, Rasooli allegedly began making inappropriate and unsettling remarks. Inste