Funeral starts for Iranian president who died in helicopter crash

Summary

1. Funeral rites for Iran's president and seven others who died in a helicopter crash have begun - watch live by pressing play above
2. The first ceremony is taking place in Tabriz in the country's north-west, the region where the crash happened on Sunday
3. Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Tabriz to mourn President Raisi
4. But not everyone supported the president - and many Iranians celebrated his death on social media
5. Raisi's body is expected to be buried in his birthplace, Mashhad, on Thursday
6. This week of mourning will be a test for Iran’s conservative leaders who want to send a clear and convincing signal of continuity