Kamala Harris Photographed with Iranian Imam

Vice President Kamala Harris has come under scrutiny after a photo surfaced showing her mingling with Imam Mohammad Ali Elahi, an Iranian cleric with known ties to the Iranian regime and support for Hezbollah. The image, taken during a COVID-19 vaccination event in Detroit in July 2021, has raised questions about Harris's commitment to a tough stance on Iran, especially as she previously vowed to take necessary actions against Iranian threats. Elahi has praised Ayatollah Khomeini and expressed support for Hezbollah, stating he would sacrifice his life for the liberation of Lebanon. Critics, including Jim Hanson from the Middle East Forum, argue that such associations reflect a misguided Democratic belief that Iran can be engaged as a partner rather than a problem. The Islamic House of Wisdom, which Elahi leads, has received significant funding linked to Iranian sources, prompting further concerns about foreign influence in U.S. politics. Harris's planned visit to Elahi's organization was canceled due to flooding, but the incident has still sparked considerable backlash on social media and in political discourse.