War on Iran fuelling Islamophobic social media surge in US: Report

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Alma MilisicMarch 10, 2026 at 01:02 PM

War on Iran fuelling Islamophobic social media surge in US: Report

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A US Center for the Study of Organized Hate (CSOH) report found a surge in Islamophobic content on social media following the start of the US and Israel's war on Iran on February 28, 2026. The study, released on March 10, 2026, identified over 25,300 Islamophobic posts on X alone within a week. The posts included dehumanizing language targeting Muslims. The report also noted that the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF) received over 200 complaints from service members about US military commanders framing the war in religious terms. While some flagged posts were removed, many remained accessible on the platform.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF) ×250% X ×260% Muslims ×260% Israel ×270% US Center for the Study of Organized Hate (CSOH) ×370% United States ×880% War on Iran ×590% Iran ×790%

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islamophobia 100% war on iran 90% social media 80% muslims 70% hate speech 70% dehumanizing language 60% x 60% us 50% military 40%

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Very Negative

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Al Jazeera

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90%

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Iran

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