Hassan Nasrallah

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi met with Hamas and Hezbollah delegations in Tehran during their visit for funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The Hamas delegation discussed conditions in Gaza and the West Bank, while Hezbollah conveyed condolences from its leader. Araghchi emphasized Iran's efforts to end the Lebanon conflict and honored former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

Hezbollah views the war in Lebanon as an opportunity for political resurgence. Portraits of Shiite leaders, including Hassan Nasrallah (killed in 2024), are displayed next to a tribute poster in Beirut's southern suburbs on June 5, 2026.

Michigan Democrats nominated Amir Makled, a candidate who previously shared posts praising Hezbollah leaders Hassan Nasrallah and Abu Ali Khalil, after he defeated Jewish incumbent Regent Jordan Acker. The decision sparked criticism from former party leader Brandon Dillon, who called Makled's social media activity a pattern of 'extremism and bigotry.'

Michigan Democrats nominated Amir Makled, a candidate who shared posts praising Hezbollah leaders Hassan Nasrallah and Abu Ali Khalil, after ousting Jewish regent Jordan Acker. The decision sparked criticism, including from former state party leader Brandon Dillon, who called Makled's social media activity 'extremist and bigoted.' Makled, a lawyer who represented anti-Israel protest organizers at the University of Michigan, also shared a deleted post from Candace Owens labeling Israelis as 'demons.'

Amir Makled, a Michigan Democrat, has faced criticism for retweeting anti-Semitic and pro-terrorist content, including labeling Jews as 'demons' and mourning the death of a Hezbollah leader. His controversial statements include deleted tweets praising Hamas and Hezbollah, as well as anti-Israel rhetoric.