TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- The body of the nephew of Iran's opposition leader -- slain in the deadliest day of anti-government protests in months -- disappeared from a hospital Monday, and security forces detained at least seven prominent activists, opposition reports said. Iranian state television reported that eight people had died in the street violence Sunday, but independent confirmation of the casualty toll was virtually impossible because of curbs on media coverage. Tehran residents say restrictions on Internet access were intensified, and Iranians were unable to see opposition Web sites. Cell phone and text messaging services were sporadic.
Note: Many of these images were distributed by the Associated Press and were taken by an individual not employed by the Associated Press. They were obtained by the AP outside Iran. They also include the following editor's note: As a result of an official Iranian government ban on foreign media covering some events in Iran, the AP was prevented from imdependent access to this event. (16 images)
Note: Many of these images were distributed by the Associated Press and were taken by an individual not employed by the Associated Press. They were obtained by the AP outside Iran. They also include the following editor's note: As a result of an official Iranian government ban on foreign media covering some events in Iran, the AP was prevented from imdependent access to this event. (16 images)
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Iranian protestors beat police officers, during anti-government protest in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, Dec. 27. AP
An Iranian opposition protester holds stones as he stands opposite security forces during clashes in Tehran on Dece. 27. Three protesters were shot dead by security forces in central Tehran as thousands of opposition supporters staged anti-government protests during the Shiite mourning event of Ashura, a website said. AFP / Getty Images
Teargas is fired towards Iranian opposition supporters during clashes with security forces in Tehran on Dec. 27, 2009. AFP / Getty Images
Iranian protestors block the road, during an anti-government protest in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, Dec. 27. AP
Iranian anti-riot police officers make their way on their bikes, during anti-government protest in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, Dec. 27. AP
Iranian security forces on motorcycles surround opposition protesters during clashes in Tehran on Dec. 27. Iran security forces killed several protesters including opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi's nephew in a fierce crackdown on mass anti-government demonstrations in Tehran, websites said. AFP / Getty Images
Iranian anti-riot police officers on the street during an anti-government protest in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, Dec. 27. AP
Police motorcycles burn as Iranian opposition protesters throw stones at security forces during clashes in Tehran on Dec. 27. AFP / Getty Images
An Iranian protestor, left, throws a rock at anti-riot police officers, as their bikes are set on fire by protestors, during anti-government protest at the Enqelab (Revolution) St. in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, Dec. 27. AP
An Iranian opposition supporter covers his face with his bloodstained hand during clashes with security forces in Tehran on Dec. 27. AFP / Getty Images
Injured members of an Iranian security service sit protected by Iranian opposition supporters during clashes with security forces in Tehran on Dec. 27. AFP / Getty Images
An anti-riot police helmet lies in the street after Iranian protestors clashed with police during anti-government protest in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, Dec. 27. AP
Iranian police officer, center with white shirt, is protected and taken away by people after being beaten by protestors during anti-government protest at the Enqelab (Revolution) St. in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, Dec. 27. AP
An Iranian anti-riot police officer, center, is held by protestors, as they put a green scarf, a symbolic color of opposition, on his head after their clash during anti-government protest at the Enqelab (Revolution) St. in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, Dec. 27. AP
An Iranian opposition supporter gestures during clashes with security forces in Tehran on Dec. 27. AFP / Getty Images
An Iranian protestor holds a green cloth, the symbolic color of Iranian opposition, as he flashes the victory sign, during anti-government protest in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, Dec. 27. AP
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