• May 24, 2024
• Ethan Carrington

Thousands gathered to mourn Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi at the Iman Reza Holy Shrine after his sudden death in a helicopter crash. Raisi, who was considered a potential successor to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei but faced criticism for his crackdown on dissent, was honored with traditional mourning rituals in Mashhad. Yet, his death also sparked celebrations among some Iranians expressing discontent with his leadership.