The Revolutionary Guard in Iran states that the fatwa issued fourteen years ago against British writer Salman Rushdie cannot be revoked and remains in effect. In a statement released today on the anniversary of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's fatwa by the Islamic Republic's state news agency, it declares that Muslims around the world are obligated to enforce this decree. Moderates within the Iranian government have thus far attempted to ignore the ruling. The Revolutionary Guard is directly accountable to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the current leader of the Islamic Republic.
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard: The Fatwa Against Salman Rushdie Cannot Be Revoked and Remains in Effect
Jul 22, 2026
July 22, 2026
1 min read
📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard reaffirmed the fatwa against Salman Rushdie, stating it remains in effect and must be enforced by Muslims worldwide. This statement comes on the anniversary of the original fatwa issued by Ayatollah Khomeini. The stance highlights ongoing tensions between hardliners and moderates within Iran's political landscape.
🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line:
The fatwa against Salman Rushdie remains a significant point of contention in Iran's international relations.
👥 Key Players
Revolutionary Guard
(سپاه پاسداران)
ACTOR
Military organization of Iran
"The Revolutionary Guard in Iran states that the fatwa... cannot be revoked."
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
(آیتالله علی خامنهای)
QUOTED
Supreme Leader of Iran
"The Revolutionary Guard is directly accountable to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei."
⚡ Actions
Revolutionary Guard
ANNOUNCE
Salman Rushdie
"The fatwa issued fourteen years ago against British writer Salman Rushdie cannot be revoked and remains in effect."
Confidence: 90%
📰 What Happened
Iran's Revolutionary Guard reaffirms Salman Rushdie's fatwa remains enforceable worldwide.
- Revolutionary Guard announce Salman Rushdie
💡 Why It Matters
🇮🇷 For Iran: Because it reinforces the hardline stance of the Revolutionary Guard.
🌍 Regional: Because it may incite tensions with Western nations and affect diplomatic relations.
🌐 International: Because it signals Iran's commitment to enforcing the fatwa globally.
📚 Background
The fatwa against Salman Rushdie remains a significant point of contention in Iran's international relations.
📝 Key Evidence
"Muslims around the world are obligated to enforce this decree."
→ This proves the Revolutionary Guard's call for global enforcement of the fatwa.
📡 Source:
STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence:
80%
VOA Persian is a state-funded media outlet, which may reflect the Iranian government's perspective.
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Iran
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United States
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Iranian government
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Ali Khamenei
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Islamic Republic
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Kataib Hezbollah
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IRGC
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
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Revolutionary Guard
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Revolutionary Guards
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Iranian Revolutionary Guard
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Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps
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University of Tehran
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Translated from the original and edited for English readers. View original source →
Translation confidence: 85%
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