Iran's Raisi Mourned Publicly, Celebrated Privately Amid Middle East Tensions
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Thousands mourned the sudden death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Tehran, while some Iranians quietly celebrated his demise, viewing him as a symbol of the harsh and repressive elements of the country's Islamic leadership. Raisi's career was marked by instability and brutal crackdowns on dissent.
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