Widespread Celebrations and Uncertainty Follow the Death of a Longtime Political Figure

In major cities such as Tehran, Shiraz, and Isfahan, spontaneous gatherings might form in public squares and residential neighborhoods. Videos circulating on social media could show groups of young people honking car horns, playing music, and chanting slogans calling for change. Fireworks, long associated with national celebrations, might light up the night sky in some districts, symbolizing hope for a new political chapter.