From London to Los Angeles, many Iranians overseas cheer, and fear, after president's death
Among Iranian communities from London to Los Angeles, few tears are being shed over the death of President Ebrahim Raisi. He killed in a weekend helicopter crash. But there are not always loud cheers, either. Some hope the demise of a powerful figure in Iran’s authoritarian Islamic government may bring change. Others fear it could result in more repression. Videos have shown some people celebrating outside Iranian diplomatic missions. But some Iranians abroad are still reluctant to give reporters their names for fear of reprisals. U.K.-based women’s rights campaigner Maryam Namazie says “it’s a better world" without Raisi. But she added that others would take his place.