‘Mixed reaction’ to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s death, analyst says

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who state media confirmed was killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday, was an unpopular leader who oversaw a crackdown on anti-regime protests that created a ‘deep divide between the state and the society,’ says Ali Vaez, the director of the Iran project at the International Crisis Group. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: Follow CBC News on TikTok: Follow CBC News on Twitter: Find CBC News on Facebook: Follow CBC News on Instagram: Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: Download the CBC News app for iOS: Download the CBC News app for Android: »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» For more than 80 years, CBC News has been the source Canadians turn to,