Iran Protest and Police Photos
 

An Iranian worshipper chants anti-US and anti-Israel slogans during a Friday prayer's ceremony, at the Tehran University campus, in Tehran, Iran, Friday, July 3, 2009. A top Iranian cleric said Friday that some of the detained Iranian staffers of the British Embassy in Tehran will be put on trial, and he accused Britain of a role in instigating widespread protests that erupted over the country's disputed presidential election. AP

Iranian Shiite Muslim worshippers shout anti-Israel and anti-US slogans as Iranian cleric Ahmad Khatami delivers the weekly Friday prayer sermon at Tehran University on June 26,2009. Iran's electoral watchdog insisted that this month's disputed presidential vote was the cleanest ever, rejecting opposition allegations of fraud that have brought hundreds of thousands onto the streets. Getty

Iranian worshippers chant anti-US and anti-Israel slogans during a Friday prayers ceremony, at the Tehran University campus, in Tehran, Iran, Friday, July 3, 2009. A top Iranian cleric said Friday that some of the detained Iranian staffers of the British Embassy in Tehran will be put on trial, and he accused Britain of a role in instigating widespread protests that erupted over the country's disputed presidential election. AP

Amongst others, a member of the Iranian pro-government Basij militia, center right, chants slogans during a Friday prayer ceremony at the Tehran University campus in Tehran, Iran, Friday, June 26, 2009. Ayatollah Ahmed Khatami, a senior cleric, said during nationally broadcast Muslim sermon on Friday that the government should punish "leaders of the riots, who were supported by Israel and the U.S. , strongly and with cruelty." AP

EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to film or take pictures in Tehran. Police in full riot gear walk past residents in this undated photo uploaded to Twitter July 1, 2009. Iran's police chief said on Wednesday that 1,032 people were detained during unrest in Tehran sparked by last month's disputed presidential election, but that most had since been released. Reuters

Iranian Air Force soldiers chant "Death to America" during the weekly Friday prayers at Tehran University on July 3, 2009. Iran's head of the Guardian Council Ahmad Janati said that some local British embassy staff will be put on trial for allegedly stoking post-election unrest, a move set to plunge already strained ties to a new low. Getty

Supporters of defeated presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi rally following a gathering at Ghoba mosque in Tehran on June 28, 2009 to mark the death anniversary of prominent revolutionaries killed in a bombing 28 years ago. Iranian police dispersed about 3,000 supporters of the opposition who defied a ban on public gathering and staged a silent march in Tehran following the gathering in the mosque, witnesses said. Getty

Iranian riot police try to disperse supporters of defeated presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi as they rally following a gathering at Ghoba mosque in Tehran on June 28, 2009 to mark the death anniversary of prominent revolutionaries killed in a bombing 28 years ago. Iranian police dispersed about 3,000 supporters of the opposition who defied a ban on public gathering and staged a silent march in Tehran following the gathering in the mosque, witnesses said. Getty

Iranian riot police guard take position in a street as supporters of defeated presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi rally following a gathering at Ghoba mosque in Tehran on June 28, 2009 to mark the death anniversary of prominent revolutionaries killed in a bombing 28 years ago. Iranian police dispersed about 3,000 supporters of the opposition who defied a ban on public gathering and staged a silent march in Tehran following the gathering in the mosque, witnesses said. Getty

An Iranian supporter of defeated presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi flashes the V for "victory" sign during a rally following a gathering at Ghoba mosque in Tehran on June 28, 2009 to mark the death anniversary of prominent revolutionaries killed in a bombing 28 years ago. Iranian police dispersed about 3,000 supporters of the opposition who defied a ban on public gathering and staged a silent march in Tehran following the gathering in the mosque, witnesses said. Getty

EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to report, film or take pictures in Tehran. Iranian protesters show victory signs as they march near Ghoba mosque in northern Tehran June 28, 2009. Reuters

EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to report, film or take pictures in Tehran. Iranian protesters march near Ghoba mosque in northern Tehran June 28, 2009. Reuters

Iranian supporters of defeated presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi rally following a gathering at Ghoba mosque in Tehran on June 28, 2009 to mark the death anniversary of prominent revolutionaries killed in a bombing 28 years ago. Iranian police dispersed about 3,000 supporters of the opposition who defied a ban on public gathering and staged a silent march in Tehran following the gathering in the mosque, witnesses said. Getty

EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to report, film or take pictures in Tehran. Iranians follow defeated Iranian presidential candidate Mehdi Karoubi (C) during a protest near Ghoba mosque in northern Tehran June 28, 2009. Reuters

In this citizen photograph taken Sunday, June 28, 2009, a supporter of pro-reform leader Mir Hossein Mousavi, flashes victory signs during a gathering near Ghoba Mosque in Tehran, Iran. Several thousand protesters who had gathered near north Tehran's Ghoba Mosque clashed with riot police in Tehran on Sunday in the country's first major post-election unrest in four days. AP

In this citizen photograph taken Sunday, June 28, 2009, supporters of pro-reform leader Mir Hossein Mousavi, flash victory signs during a gathering near Ghoba Mosque in Tehran, Iran. Several thousand protesters who had gathered near north Tehran's Ghoba Mosque clashed with riot police in Tehran on Sunday in the country's first major post-election unrest in four days. AP

Iranian supporters of defeated presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi flash the V for "victory" sign during a rally following a gathering at Ghoba mosque in Tehran on June 28, 2009 to mark the death anniversary of prominent revolutionaries killed in a bombing 28 years ago. Iranian police dispersed about 3,000 supporters of the opposition who defied a ban on public gathering and staged a silent march in Tehran following the gathering in the mosque, witnesses said. Getty

In this citizen photograph taken Sunday, June 28, 2009, a supporter of pro-reform leader Mir Hossein Mousavi, holds paper signs in Persian, reading " measure is people's vote", during a gathering at Ghoba Mosque in Tehran, Iran. Several thousand protesters who had gathered near north Tehran's Ghoba Mosque clashed with riot police in Tehran on Sunday in the country's first major post-election unrest in four days. AP

In this citizen photograph taken Sunday, June 28, 2009, Alireza Beheshti, center, who is close assistant of pro-reform leader Mir Hossein Mousavi, unseen, speaks during a gathering in Ghoba Mosque in Tehran, Iran. Several thousand protesters who had gathered near north Tehran's Ghoba Mosque clashed with riot police in Tehran on Sunday in the country's first major post-election unrest in four days. AP

Defeated Iranian presidential candidate Mehdi Karroubi prays during a gathering to mark the death anniversary of prominent revolutionaries killed in a bombing 28 years ago, at Ghoba mosque in Tehran on June 28, 2009. Iranian police dispersed about 3,000 supporters of the opposition who defied a ban on public gathering and staged a silent march in Tehran following the gathering in the mosque, witnesses said. Getty

Iranian supporters of defeated presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi shout slogans during a gathering to mark the death anniversary of prominent revolutionaries killed in a bombing 28 years ago, at Ghoba mosque in Tehran on June 28, 2009. Iranian police dispersed about 3,000 supporters of the opposition who defied a ban on public gathering and staged a silent march in Tehran following the gathering in the mosque, witnesses said. Getty

This image from amateur video which was posted on YouTube on Sunday June 28, 2009, purports to show Iranian opposition supporters demonstrating outside the Ghoba mosque in Tehran, Iran. Witnesses on Sunday reported that riot police clashed with up to three thousand protesters near the Ghoba mosque in north Tehran.

In this citizen photograph taken Sunday, June 28, 2009, a supporter of pro-reform leader Mir Hossein Mousavi, flashes victory sign during a gathering near the Ghoba Mosque in Tehran, Iran. Several thousand protesters who had gathered near north Tehran's Ghoba Mosque clashed with riot police in Tehran on Sunday in the country's first major post-election unrest in four days. AP

In this citizen photograph taken Sunday, June 28, 2009, Reformist presidential candidate Mehdi Karroubi, attends during a gathering in Ghoba Mosque in Tehran, Iran. Several thousand protesters who had gathered near north Tehran's Ghoba Mosque clashed with riot police in Tehran on Sunday in the country's first major post-election unrest in four days. AP

In this citizen photograph taken Sunday, June 28, 2009, former powerful president Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafzanjani's daughter, Faezeh, centre left, who is supporter of pro-reform leader Mir Hossein Mousavi, unseen, and others attend during a gathering at Ghoba Mosque in Tehran, Iran. Several thousand protesters who had gathered near north Tehran's Ghoba Mosque clashed with riot police in Tehran on Sunday in the country's first major post-election unrest in four days.

This image from amateur video which was posted on YouTube Sunday June 28, 2009, which purports to show Iranian opposition supporters demonstrating outside the Ghoba mosque in Tehran, Iran. Witnesses on Sunday reported that riot police clashed with up to three thousand protesters near the Ghoba mosque in north Tehran. AP

Iranian Intelligence Minister Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejeie attends the weekly Friday prayer sermon at Tehran University on June 26, 2009. Iran's electoral watchdog insisted on Friday that this month's disputed presidential vote was the cleanest ever, rejecting opposition allegations of fraud that have brought hundreds of thousands onto the streets. Getty

Iranian Shiite Muslim worshippers shout anti-Israel and anti-US slogans as Iranian cleric Ahmad Khatami delivers the weekly Friday prayer sermon at Tehran University on June 26,2009. Iran's electoral watchdog insisted that this month's disputed presidential vote was the cleanest ever, rejecting opposition allegations of fraud that have brought hundreds of thousands onto the streets. Getty

Iranian anti-drug police officer Sadeq Fahimi reacts with his drug-sniffing dog, during a ceremony commemorating International Day Against Drug Abuse, in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, June 27, 2009. AP

Amongst others, a member of the Iranian pro-government Basij militia, center right, chants slogans during a Friday prayer ceremony at the Tehran University campus in Tehran, Iran, Friday, June 26, 2009. Ayatollah Ahmed Khatami, a senior cleric, said during nationally broadcast Muslim sermon on Friday that the government should punish "leaders of the riots, who were supported by Israel and the U.S. , strongly and with cruelty." AP

Iranian Intelligence Minister Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejeie speaks to the media after a cabinet meeting in Tehran on June 24, 2009. Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said that Iran may downgrade ties with Britain, accusing London of meddling in the post-election tumult gripping the Islamic republic. Mohseni-Ejei said that some people with British passports "had a role in the riots." Getty

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Iranian security forces are seen sitting near the parliament building Wednesday, June 24, 2009 in Tehran, Iran. Riot police in Iran's capital fired tear gas and bullets in the air Wednesday in clashes with protesters who converged on a square near the parliament building in defiance of government orders to halt demonstrations demanding a new presidential election, witnesses said.

EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on leaving the office to report, film or take pictures in Tehran. Members of the Basij militia dressed in black on motorbikes patrol the area in front of the Iranian Parliament in Tehran June 24, 2009. The Basij, a volunteer paramilitary force under the control of the hardline Revolutionary Guards, has been out in force on Tehran's streets to counter days of protests over the disputed June 12 presidential election. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared on Wednesday that the disputed election result would stand, despite street protests that Iranian officials say Britain and the United States have incited.

An Iranian policeman talks on a walkie-talkie in front of a line of riot police during a protest outside the British embassy in Tehran on June 23, 2009. Iran is to recall its ambassador to London for consultations, the official news agency IRNA quoted a lawmaker as saying, amid growing tensions with Britain over the disputed presidential election. Getty

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June 24, 2009, security forces and people are see on the street in Tehran, Iran. AP
[This appears to be Baharestan Square.]

Parliament and Baharestan Square

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A picture obtained on June 23, 2009 shows members of Iran's Islamic Basij militia patrolling a street in Tehran on June 22, 2009. Iran was bracing for pro-government student protests against the British embassy in Tehran on June 23 as the world voiced increasing alarm at the violent crackdown on opposition demonstrators. Getty

A picture obtained on June 23, 2009 shows members of Iran's Islamic Basij militia patrolling a street in Tehran on June 22, 2009. Iran was bracing for pro-government student protests against the British embassy in Tehran on June 23 as the world voiced increasing alarm at the violent crackdown on opposition demonstrators. Getty

A picture obtained on June 23, 2009 shows an Iranian riot policeman (foreground) standing guard near a policeman speaking with two men in a street in Tehran on June 22, 2009. Iran was bracing for pro-government student protests against the British embassy in Tehran on June 23 as the world voiced increasing alarm at the violent crackdown on opposition demonstrators. Getty

A picture obtained on June 23, 2009 shows a riot policman supervising traffic in a street in Tehran on June 22, 2009. Iran was bracing for pro-government student protests against the British embassy in Tehran on June 23 as the world voiced increasing alarm at the violent crackdown on opposition demonstrators. Getty

A picture obtained on June 23, 2009 shows Iranian riot policemen patrolling a street in Tehran on June 22, 2009. Iran was bracing for pro-government student protests against the British embassy in Tehran on June 23 as the world voiced increasing alarm at the violent crackdown on opposition demonstrators. Getty

A picture obtained on June 23, 2009 shows Iranian riot policemen patrolling a street in Tehran on June 22, 2009. Iran was bracing for pro-government student protests against the British embassy in Tehran on June 23 as the world voiced increasing alarm at the violent crackdown on opposition demonstrators. Getty

This undated photo provided by Caspian Makan, 37-year-old photojournalist in Tehran who identified himself as Neda Agha Soltan's boyfriend purports to show grave sites of those who killed during the last week of demonstrations in Iran. The death of the woman identified as Neda Agha Soltan was captured on amateur videos and spread around the world in less than 48 hours on YouTube, Facebook, blogs and Twitter. ** EDS NOTE: THE AP CANNOT INDEPENDENTLY VERIFY THE AUTHENTICITY OF THIS IMAGE BECAUSE OF REPORTING STRICTURES ** EDITORIAL USE ONLY. AP

A picture obtained on June 23, 2009 shows Iranian riot policemen backed up by the Islamic Basij militia standing guard in a street in Tehran on June 22, 2009. Iran was bracing for pro-government student protests against the British embassy in Tehran on June 23 as the world voiced increasing alarm at the violent crackdown on opposition demonstrators. Getty

An undated picture posted on the Internet on June 23, 2009 shows Iranian Neda Agha Soltani, who was reportedly killed when hit by a bullet during a protest in Tehran. A video showing the young woman bleeding to death was put online on June 20 and has since been viewed hundreds of thousands of times around the world. Iran's top election body on June 23 ruled out cancelling the disputed presidential vote as the world voiced increasing alarm at the violent crackdown on opposition demonstrators posing the most serious challenge to the Islamic regime in 30 years. Getty

A picture obtained on June 23, 2009 shows riot police sitting in a street in Tehran on June 22, 2009. Iran was bracing for pro-government student protests against the British embassy in Tehran on June 23 as the world voiced increasing alarm at the violent crackdown on opposition demonstrators.

EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to report, film or take pictures in Tehran. People assist an injured man in Tehran in this photograph made available June 21, 2009. Pro-reform clerics in Iran stepped up criticism of the authorities on Sunday after more than a week of unprecedented popular defiance against the leadership of the Islamic Republic. Reuters

EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to report, film or take pictures in Tehran. An injured man is helped in Tehran in this photograph made available June 21, 2009. Pro-reform clerics in Iran stepped up criticism of the authorities on Sunday after more than a week of unprecedented popular defiance against the leadership of the Islamic Republic. Reuters

EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on leaving the office to report, film or take pictures in Tehran. Riot police clash with protesters in Tehran June 20, 2009. Defeated Iranian presidential candidate Mirhossein Mousavi said on Saturday he was "ready for martyrdom" in leading protests that have shaken the Islamic Republic and brought warnings of bloodshed from Iran's Supreme Leader. Reuters

EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on leaving the office to report, film or take pictures in Tehran. Protesters clash with riot police in Tehran June 20, 2009. Defeated Iranian presidential candidate Mirhossein Mousavisaid on Saturday he was "ready for martyrdom" in leading protests that have shaken the Islamic Republic and brought warnings of bloodshed from Iran's Supreme Leader. Reuters

EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on leaving the office to report, film or take pictures in Tehran. A struggle is seen during a march on a street in Tehran June 20, 2009. Defeated Iranian presidential candidate Mirhossein Mousavisaid on Saturday he was "ready for martyrdom" in leading protests that have shaken the Islamic Republic and brought warnings of bloodshed from Iran's Supreme Leader. Reuters

A screen grab taken on June 21, 2009 from a video posted on YouTube, allegedly shows Iranian men trying to help a wounded woman named "Neda" after getting shot in the chest during a protest in Tehran on June 20, 2009. At least 10 people were killed in the latest unrest to shake Tehran, state television said on June 21, as the opposition stepped up its defiance of Iran's Islamic rulers over the disputed election. Getty

A screen grab taken on June 21, 2009 from a video posted on YouTube, allegedly shows Iranian men trying to help a wounded woman named "Neda" after getting shot in the chest during a protest in Tehran on June 20, 2009. At least 10 people were killed in the latest unrest to shake Tehran, state television said on June 21, as the opposition stepped up its defiance of Iran's Islamic rulers over the disputed election. Getty

EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to report, film or take pictures in Tehran. Security personnel look at a woman sitting on the ground as they ride past in Tehran in this photograph made available June 21, 2009. Pro-reform clerics in Iran stepped up criticism of the authorities on Sunday after more than a week of unprecedented popular defiance against the leadership of the Islamic Republic. Reuters

A screen grab taken on June 21, 2009 from a video posted on YouTube allegedly shows Iranian men trying to help a wounded woman named "Neda" after getting shot in the chest during a protest in Tehran on June 20, 2009. At least 10 people were killed in the latest unrest to shake Tehran, state television said on June 21, as the opposition stepped up its defiance of Iran's Islamic rulers over the disputed election. GEtty

EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on leaving the office to report, film or take pictures in Tehran. Iranian security personnel gather during a march on a street in Tehran in this picture uploaded on Twitter on June 20, 2009. Defeated Iranian presidential candidate Mirhossein Mousavisaid on Saturday he was "ready for martyrdom" in leading protests that have shaken the Islamic Republic and brought warnings of bloodshed from Iran's Supreme Leader. Reuters

EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on leaving the office to report, film or take pictures in Tehran. A man gestures as he carries a child during a protest in Tehran June 21, 2009. Opposition leader Mirhossein Mousavi said the Islamic Republic must be purged of what he called lies and dishonesty, sending out a direct challenge to conservative rulers after a week of unrest in Iran. Reuters

EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on leaving the office to report, film or take pictures in Tehran. Iranian security personnel gather during a march on a street in Tehran in this picture uploaded on Twitter on June 20, 2009. Defeated Iranian presidential candidate Mirhossein Mousavisaid on Saturday he was "ready for martyrdom" in leading protests that have shaken the Islamic Republic and brought warnings of bloodshed from Iran's Supreme Leader. Reuters

EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on leaving the office to report, film or take pictures in Tehran. Iranian security personnel gather during a march on a street in Tehran in this picture uploaded on Twitter on June 20, 2009. Defeated Iranian presidential candidate Mirhossein Mousavisaid on Saturday he was "ready for martyrdom" in leading protests that have shaken the Islamic Republic and brought warnings of bloodshed from Iran's Supreme Leader. Reuters

EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on leaving the office to report, film or take pictures in Tehran. Protestors gather during a march on a street in Tehran in this picture uploaded on Twitter on June 20, 2009. Defeated Iranian presidential candidate Mirhossein Mousavisaid on Saturday he was "ready for martyrdom" in leading protests that have shaken the Islamic Republic and brought warnings of bloodshed from Iran's Supreme Leader. Reuters

EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on leaving the office to report, film or take pictures in Tehran. A protestor holds stones during a march on a street in Tehran in this picture uploaded on Twitter on June 20, 2009. Defeated Iranian presidential candidate Mirhossein Mousavisaid on Saturday he was "ready for martyrdom" in leading protests that have shaken the Islamic Republic and brought warnings of bloodshed from Iran's Supreme Leader. Reuters

Iranian police officers on motorcycles faced off with protesters in Tehran on Saturday, a day after Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said there would be "bloodshed" if street protests continued over the disputed presidential election. Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

Security forces, including the feared pro-government militia, the Basij, were deployed in huge numbers around Tehran and, according to reports, other major Iranian cities. The New York Times

There had been varying reports in the hours leading up to the opposition rally about whether it would be called off in the face of the state's threatened crackdown. The New York Times

State television reported that Mr. Moussavi had in fact called off the rally, but some of his supporters, posting on social networking sites, urged demonstrators to gather. This photograph is from a citizen journalism Web site. Tehranreporter, via Demotix

The street violence appeared to grow more intense as night fell, and there were unconfirmed reports of multiple deaths. This photograph is from a citizen journalism Web site. Tehranreporter, via Demotix

The protesters included many women. There appeared to be tens of thousands of protesters in Tehran, far fewer than the mass demonstrations early last week, likely because of intimidation. The New York Times

Supporters of Mr. Moussavi set fire to a barricade in Tehran. APTN/Associated Press

Ayatollah Khamenei led Friday Prayer and, in his first public response to days of mass protests, said that "street challenge is not acceptable," according to a rendering by the BBC. "This questions the principles of election and democracy," he said. Morteza Nikoubazl/Reuters

EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on leaving the office to report, film or take pictures in Tehran. A bruise is seen on the cheek of a protester in Tehran June 20, 2009. Defeated Iranian presidential candidate Mirhossein Mousavi said on Saturday he was "ready for martyrdom" in leading protests that have shaken the Islamic Republic and brought warnings of bloodshed from Iran's Supreme Leader. Reuters

EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on leaving the office to report, film or take pictures in Tehran. Protesters clash with riot police on a street in Tehran June 20, 2009. Opposition leader Mirhossein Mousavi said he was "ready for martyrdom", according to an ally, in leading protests that have shaken the Islamic Republic and brought warnings of bloodshed from Iran's Supreme Leader. Reuters

EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on leaving the office to report, film or take pictures in Tehran. A protester holds a baton during a march on a street in Tehran June 20, 2009. Defeated Iranian presidential candidate Mirhossein Mousavisaid on Saturday he was "ready for martyrdom" in leading protests that have shaken the Islamic Republic and brought warnings of bloodshed from Iran's Supreme Leader. Reuters

EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on leaving the office to report, film or take pictures in Tehran. A man lies on the ground during a protest on a street in Tehran June 20, 2009. Opposition leader Mirhossein Mousavi said he was "ready for martyrdom", according to an ally, in leading protests that have shaken the Islamic Republic and brought warnings of bloodshed from Iran's Supreme Leader. Reuters

EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on leaving the office to report, film or take pictures in Tehran. A protester adjusts a mask for a fellow protestor during a march on a street in Tehran June 20, 2009. Defeated Iranian presidential candidate Mirhossein Mousavisaid on Saturday he was "ready for martyrdom" in leading protests that have shaken the Islamic Republic and brought warnings of bloodshed from Iran's Supreme Leader. Reuters

EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on leaving the office to report, film or take pictures in Tehran. Supporters of defeated Iranian presidential candidate Mirhossein Mousavi protest on a street in Tehran June 20, 2009. Mousavi said on Saturday he was "ready for martyrdom" in leading protests that have shaken the Islamic Republic and brought warnings of bloodshed from Iran's Supreme Leader. Reuters

EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on leaving the office to report, film or take pictures in Tehran. Supporters of defeated Iranian presidential candidate Mirhossein Mousavi protest on a street in Tehran June 20, 2009. Mousavi said on Saturday he was "ready for martyrdom" in leading protests that have shaken the Islamic Republic and brought warnings of bloodshed from Iran's Supreme Leader. Reuters

EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on leaving the office to report, film or take pictures in Tehran. Protesters throw stones during a march on a street in Tehran June 20, 2009. Defeated Iranian presidential candidate Mirhossein Mousavisaid on Saturday he was "ready for martyrdom" in leading protests that have shaken the Islamic Republic and brought warnings of bloodshed from Iran's Supreme Leader. Reuters