Timeline of the 2009 Iranian election protests punished under Islamic law." Several scattered protests broke out throughout the country on the anniversary of the election, despite warnings from the government and security forces against protesting. However, there were no major widespread protests. Minor sporadic protest took place at Tehran's Azadi Square and at some universities throughout Iran. Mir-Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi both cancelled planned protests fearing violence. Pro-government mobs attacked the home of Mahdi Karroubi. Hamid Mohseni, the head of Mir Hossein Mousavi's office was arrested by Iranian security forces. Hossein Alizadeh, the Charge d'affaires and number 2 diplomat at the Iranian Embassy in Helsinki, Finland,
Mohammad Beheshti Shirazi Beheshti Shirazi, one of the advisers of Mir-Hossein Mousavi during 2009 presidential election. Mohammad Beheshti Shirazi Mohammad Beheshti Shirazi (; born 28 February 1952) is an Iranian politician, artist and cultural figure who is currently Deputy Head of Cultural Heritage and Tourism Organization. He was the first head of Cultural Heritage, Handcrafts and Tourism Organization, being appointed on 2 September 1997 by Mohammad Khatami and held the office until 2 June 2003 when he replaced with Hossein Marashi. He was also head of the Fajr International Film Festival and a member of Iranian Academy of the Arts. He is an