Divided Iran: President Raisi's death met by muted mourning and furtive celebration

President Ebrahim Raisi

People pray for the well-being of Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi following the crash of a helicopter carrying him, in Tehran, Iran May 19, 2024.

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By  REUTERS

REUTERS

What you need to know:

  • Government loyalists packed into mosques and squares to pray for Raisi.
  • Most shops remained open and the authorities made little effort to interrupt ordinary life.

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