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Hadi Matar has been convicted on terrorism charges in addition to his previous conviction for attempting to murder Salman Rushdie. This case raises significant concerns…
US Court Convicts Man for Terrorism in Salman Rushdie Stabbing Case
A US court has convicted the man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie of terrorism charges, adding to his existing 25-year prison sentence for the 2022…
Man Convicted in Terrorism Case Related to Salman Rushdie Stabbing
Hadi Matar, a 28-year-old man from New Jersey, was convicted of terrorism for his role in the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie. The case…
Trial of Salman Rushdie's Attacker; Hadi Matar Faces Federal Charges
Hadi Matar, accused of attempting to murder Salman Rushdie in 2022, is set to stand trial in New York. Matar, who became radicalized after visiting…
Trial of Salman Rushdie's Assailant Begins After Two Years
The trial of Hadi Matar, accused of attempting to murder Salman Rushdie, has begun in New York. Matar is charged with terrorism and was allegedly…
Man Accused of Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie in New York Faces Federal Charges
Hadi Matar, accused of attempting to murder Salman Rushdie, now faces federal terrorism charges linked to Hezbollah. The attack, which left Rushdie severely injured, has…
The Assailant of Salman Rushdie Accused of Ties to Hezbollah
Hadi Matar, the assailant of Salman Rushdie, has been charged in the U.S. with terrorism and connections to Hezbollah. This case highlights ongoing tensions surrounding…
Assailant of Salman Rushdie Denies Attempt to Kill the Author of 'The Satanic Verses'
Hadi Matar, the assailant of Salman Rushdie, rejected a plea deal that would have reduced his sentence but exposed him to federal terrorism charges. Matar…
FBI Seeks More Information on Islamic Republic's 'Intelligence Operative'
The FBI is pursuing Majid Dashtjani Farahani, an Iranian suspect linked to the Islamic Republic, for allegedly planning assassinations of U.S. officials, including Mike Pompeo.…
Salman Rushdie to Publish Memoir on Knife Attack: 'I Responded to Violence with Art'
Salman Rushdie is set to publish a memoir detailing his experience of being attacked with a knife by Hadi Matar, who is believed to have…
U.S. Prosecutor Investigates Possible Links Between Salman Rushdie's Attacker and the Islamic Republic
The U.S. Attorney's Office is investigating potential connections between Hadi Matar, who attacked Salman Rushdie, and Hezbollah, amid concerns about the implications for U.S.-Iran nuclear…
Hassan Sanei, Advocate for Salman Rushdie's Death Prize, Passes Away
Hassan Sanei, a key figure behind the bounty on Salman Rushdie, has died at 89. His leadership of the 15 Khordad Foundation, which is linked…
Creator of 'The Satanic Verses': I Will No Longer Speak in Public Forums
Salman Rushdie announced he will no longer speak in public following a brutal stabbing attack last year that left him with severe injuries. The suspect,…
Less Seen Video of Ahmad Khomeini's Speech Among Security Forces: Burn Down Embassies
A recently surfaced video shows Ahmad Khomeini urging security forces to kill Salman Rushdie and incite violence against libraries and embassies in Europe. This highlights…
The "Freedom to Write" Award Presented to Narges Mohammadi; PEN America Awards This Honor to Ms. Mohammadi's Husband
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent Iranian human rights activist currently imprisoned, received the "Freedom to Write" award from PEN America, presented by her husband Taghi Rahmani.…
Iran in the Mirror of World Media - November 29, 2002
The article discusses various perspectives on Iran's political landscape, highlighting the support for reforms from religious families, U.S. backing for Iranian freedom movements, and warnings…