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,
Iranian Green Movement Iranian Green Movement The Iranian Green Movement (), also known as the Persian Awakening or Persian Spring by the western media, refers to a political movement that arose after the 2009 Iranian presidential election, in which protesters demanded the removal of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from office. Green was initially used as the symbol of Mir Hossein Mousavi's campaign, but after the election it became the symbol of unity and hope for those asking for annulment of what they regarded as a fraudulent election. Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi are recognized as political leaders of the Green Movement. Hossein-Ali Montazeri was