World | Mir Hossein Mousavi Report: Mousavi's Nephew Dead in Iran Protests Opposition leader's kin died of wounds in fierce clashes: Aide By Newser Editors and Wire Services Posted Dec 27, 2009 9:42 AM CST Copied This photo, obtained by the AP outside Iran, shows an Iranian protester holding police batons after protesters clashed with police, during anti-government protests in Tehran, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009. (AP Photo) The nephew of Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi has been killed in fighting between protesters and security forces, a close aide says. Ali Mousavi died of wounds in a hospital today, says the aide, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of fears of government reprisals. A reformist website, Parlemannews.ir, also says Mousavi's nephew was killed. Opposition websites and witnesses say security forces fired on anti-government protesters in the capital today, killing at least four people in the fiercest clashes in months. Read These Next Todd Snider, who helped shape Americana music, dies. Trump order brings end to Buddy Holly tribute. Asked about emigration, younger US women say 'yes, please.' A startling development after prisoner is spared from execution. Report an error