'You would be shocked by the number of Iranians who despise the Palestinians since October 7. What happened to the sympathy? It’s gone,' Sadegh Zibakalam said as a conference in Qatar.

'Don't let a small group of fanatic theocrats crush your hopes and your dreams,' Israeli PM says, expressing solidarity with the people of Iran.

As they danced and handed out cakes, Iranians held signs with inscriptions such as, 'We Reject Iran's 1979 Revolt.'

'Iranians and Israelis are natural allies, fighting for life against a cult of death.'

The excitement stems from Raisi's reputation as a vicious leader who killed thousands of political opponents and innocent civilians.