Cinema director Behrouz Afkhami emphasized the need for a deeper understanding of the circumstances surrounding Raisi’s martyrdom. He portrayed Raisi as a simple, honest man who could be trusted, despite the criticisms of his government’s economic policies. Afkhami believed that Raisi’s end was a fitting conclusion to his dedicated service, painting a picture of a leader who remained true to his principles until his last breath.Artist and music researcher Reza Mahdavi underscored Raisi’s contributions to the music community, particularly through the approval of the music document during his government. Mahdavi expressed hope for the future, wishing for a worthy successor to continue Raisi’s legacy. He acknowledged that while the laws passed might not have been perfect, they were better than no laws at all, and they helped to legitimize and structure the music industry in Iran.