Reaction to Iranian President's Death

Following the death of Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, Iranians have expressed mixed feelings towards his passing. While thousands attended his burial ceremonies, some like Fariba, a Tehran resident, expressed relief at his demise due to his past orders for political prisoners' executions. Fariba hopes for a more democratic outcome but fears increased oppression in Iran. Similarly, Negar, a school teacher in Western Iran, lacks optimism for increased social freedom following Raisi's death, foreseeing more revenge than positive change in the upcoming presidential elections.