United States and Canada Overview: April 2026
The almost entirely peaceful No Kings III protests made 28 March the day with the largest number of mobilizations in recent years.
Monitor
US Monitor
ACLED’s US Monitor provides in-depth coverage of protest and extremist activity across the United States.
US reports and analysis
Clionadh Raleigh on ceasefire deal after record number of strikes in Iran
ACLED’s Prof. Clionadh Raleigh comments on the ceasefire as strike activity in Iran reaches a new high
Muaz Al Abdullah on attacks targeting US-linked sites in Iraq
ACLED’s Middle East Research Manager Muaz Al Abdullah comments on Iran’s war battlefield in Iraq as attacks increase
Iran: Where and how US-Israeli strikes are harming civilians
So far, most harm has occurred during attacks on military, security, and state-linked sites. If the US attacks critical infrastructure, that could change.
Iran war updates
Daily updates on the conflict unfolding in Iran and the wider region
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