Police say Mousavi nephew assassinated

Tehran's police say the nephew of former Iranian prime minister Mir-Hossein Mousavi was not involved in the Ashura unrests in Tehran and was the target of a drive-by shooting.

"Seyyed Ali Habibi Mousavi Khamene, without being present in the riots, was assassinated by assailants driving a vehicle in one of Tehran's side streets known as Shademan," a police statement read.

"The killing took place somewhere between 12 to 1 pm (local time) and the victim was pronounced dead before reaching hospital due to severe blood loss," it continued.

The statement adds that the case and the possible assassins are still under investigation.

Tehran's police had previously described the killing as “suspicious” as police officers were not carrying firearms on Sunday which was marred by clashes between anti-government protesters and security forces.

Protesters took to some central and downtown streets in Tehran on Sunday, during ceremonies commemorating the 7th century death of Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) grandson, Imam Hussein (PBUH).

The protesters reportedly chanted slogans against top Iranian government officials. Police used tear gas to disperse protesters.

Seven people were confirmed dead during the unrest.

Source: PressTV.
Link: http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=114894§ionid=351020101.