[BUG] Text in span tags not rendering correctly in between markdown markers

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Describe the bug
The text in between any HTML tag, when located in between bold or italic markdown syntax markers, does not follow the markdown formatting.

Recording.2025-08-21.144533.mp4

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

1. Simply have any text encased in HTML tags located in between either bold or italic markdown markers. E.g. "*Hypothetically enormous <strong>baguette</strong> is a floccinaucinihilipilification.*"

Expected behavior
The text in HTML tags that are nested in between markdown markers should follow the markdown formatting. The following example was performed in Markdown Live Preview :

Desktop (please complete the following information):

• OS: Windows
• Browser: Firefox, Chrome