The death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has sparked celebrations from his critics as women show their skin and drink to his demise.
Officially, the country is in a five-day period of mourning, but opponents of the regime have taken to social media to share their joy at Raisi’s passing, while others set off fireworks in the streets.
Raisi was seen as a frontrunner to succeed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei but was killed alongside Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in a helicopter crash on Sunday following a visit to Azerbaijan.
The former president was a staunch supporter of cracking down on dissent in Iran and supported the country’s security services throughout his time in office, including in the aftermath of the death of Mahsa Amini.
One woman, who was left half-blinded by security forces during a protest against Amini’s death, posted a video to social media celebrating Raisi’s death with a friend.
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The video was posted before his death was officially confirmed, but the caption alongside it translates to, “We freely dance and celebrate on your dirty grave”.
The other woman in the video lost mobility in her right arm after reportedly being shot at a women’s rights protest.
The daughters an anti-regime protestor, also shared a video of them drinking to news of the helicopter crash. The activist was killed at a protest against Amini’s death after security forces shot her 167 times.
Others cheered, played music, and clapped while watching the news confirm Raisi’s death. Fireworks were also let off across the country before his death was even confirmed.
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Following Raisi’s death, Iran’s first Vice President Mohammad Mokhber was appointed as acting president. He is expected to serve as caretaker president for some 50 days before mandatory presidential elections.
Iran has not said what caused the crash or suggested sabotage brought down the helicopter, which went down fell in mountainous terrain in an intense fog.
During Raisi’s time as president, relations continued to deteriorate with the West as Iran enriched uranium closer than ever to weapons-grade levels and supplied bomb-carrying drones to Russia for its war in Ukraine.
Iran’s Cabinet issued a statement following his death, saying that “with the help of God and the people, there will be no problem with the management of the country.”
