Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini

Hadi Matar was convicted of federal terrorism charges for stabbing Salman Rushdie in 2022, motivated by an Iranian fatwa issued over 30 years earlier. Prosecutors argued the attack was inspired by a religious edict against Rushdie's novel 'The Satanic Verses', while Matar's defense claimed he acted independently.

Hadi Matar was convicted of federal terrorism charges for the 2022 stabbing of Salman Rushdie. The attack was linked to a fatwa issued by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Matar faces a potential life sentence in federal court and is already serving a 25-year state prison term.

Hadi Matar was convicted of federal terrorism charges for the 2022 stabbing of Salman Rushdie, who was injured during a public event. Prosecutors claimed Matar's actions were motivated by a 1989 fatwa against Rushdie for his novel 'The Satanic Verses,' while Matar's defense argued there was no evidence of his intent. Matar is already serving a 25-year state prison sentence for the attack and faces a potential life sentence from the federal conviction.

Hadi Matar was convicted of federal terrorism charges for the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie. The conviction is linked to a fatwa issued by the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini over Rushdie's novel 'The Satanic Verses.'

Hadi Matar, the defendant in Salman Rushdie's 2022 stabbing, declined to testify in his federal terrorism trial. Prosecutors allege Matar acted on a former Iranian leader's 1989 fatwa against Rushdie over his book 'The Satanic Verses' and linked him to Hezbollah. Matar's lawyer claims there is no hard evidence of his intent.

Salman Rushdie testified in a U.S. federal court against Hadi Matar, his attacker in the 2022 stabbing, describing severe injuries and linking the attack to Iran's 1989 fatwa over Rushdie's novel 'The Satanic Verses.' Matar, who faces terrorism charges, has pleaded not guilty and is already serving a state prison sentence for attempted murder.

Salman Rushdie testified at the federal terrorism trial of Hadi Matar, who stabbed him in 2022. Matar, who pleaded not guilty, faces federal charges linked to a 1989 Iranian leader's call for Rushdie's death over his novel. Rushdie described the attack's injuries, including blindness in one eye, during the Buffalo court proceedings.

Salman Rushdie testified at the federal terrorism trial of Hadi Matar, the man convicted of stabbing him in 2022 during an event in Buffalo, New York. Rushdie described the attack and his injuries, while Matar's defense argues prosecutors cannot prove his intent or terrorism motivation.

Iran state media reports millions attended the funeral procession of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran, described as the largest public gathering in the country’s modern history. Authorities urged peaceful attendance to Azadi Square to avoid crowd-related incidents, referencing the 1989 funeral of Khomeini where over 10 people died and 10,000 were injured.

Iran began a dayslong funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in an airstrike at the start of the war. The funeral in Tehran included public mourning, chants of revenge, and displays of his casket alongside family members. The event coincided with the 250th anniversary of the U.S. and featured anti-American slogans.

Iran began a dayslong funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in an airstrike at the start of the war. Mourners gathered at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran, with the funeral timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the U.S. and featuring anti-American chants.

Iran plans a dayslong funeral for Supreme Leader Khamenei following a war death. The theocracy aims to see millions gather in the capital's streets, mirroring the 1989 funeral of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.

Iran is planning a multi-day funeral for Supreme Leader Khamenei following a war death, with the theocracy expecting millions to gather in the capital starting Saturday, similar to the 1989 burial of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.

Iran is preparing for a multi-day funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in a war, with mass street gatherings planned in Tehran. The event aims to showcase the Islamic Republic's strength amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, including negotiations with the United States and concerns over potential Israeli attacks.

Millions of Iranians attended the funeral of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989, causing chaotic scenes where mourners rushed the casket, leading to injuries and deaths. The event holds a Guinness World Records title for the largest percentage of a population at a funeral. The Associated Press is revisiting the story as Iran prepares to bury Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Millions of Iranians attended the funeral of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989, leading to chaotic scenes where mourners caused his casket to fall and at least eight people were killed. The event was recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest percentage of a population attending a funeral. The burial was postponed due to unyielding crowds.

On June 6, 1989, millions of Iranians attended the funeral of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, who led the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Millions of Iranians attended the funeral of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989, leading to chaotic scenes with at least eight deaths and 11,000 injuries. Guinness World Records recognized the event as the largest percentage of a population attending a funeral. The Associated Press revisited the event as Iran prepares to bury Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Millions of mourners attended Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's funeral in 1989, leading to chaos with eight deaths and 11,000 injuries as the casket was knocked over. The event was recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest funeral turnout percentage, with 10.2 million participants. The Associated Press revisits the story as Iran prepares to bury Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.