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,
Timeline of the 2009 Iranian election protests Mir Hossein Mousavi are reportedly seen earlier at the Mosque. However, another witness said that Alireza Beheshti, son of Mohammad Beheshti told the crowd that Mousavi was prevented from coming. Faezeh Hashemi was seen with people that ringed around the banner outside of the Mosque door. The slogans were: "Salam bar Beheshti, Dorood bar Mousavi." Mostafa Malekian stood in the Ghoba alley with the crowd and sported victory signs. Reza Attaran also joined the crowd, wearing a green T-shirt. Also attending the gathering was Hojjat al-Islam Hadi Ghaffari. Because the Shariati Street entrance of Ghoba Alley and the other end