Salman Rushdie Attacker Convicted on Federal Terrorism Charges Linked to Iranian Fatwa
Hadi Matar was found guilty by a federal jury for his 2022 knife attack on Salman Rushdie, motivated by a decades-old fatwa issued by Iran.
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Hadi Matar was found guilty by a federal jury for his 2022 knife attack on Salman Rushdie, motivated by a decades-old fatwa issued by Iran.
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Iran's theocracy anticipates millions to participate in funeral events in the capital, echoing the 1989 burial of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.
NPR News | Jul 3, 2026, 10:04 PM
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The ongoing conflict with Iran is framed as a pivotal moment for the West and Trump’s legacy, with comparisons to past foreign policy challenges.
Fox News Latest | Jul 23, 2026, 10:03 AM
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After nearly five months of conflict, Iran faces heavy military and civilian casualties, while the United States and regional allies also suffer losses amid ongoing combat operations.
Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 9:05 AM
world
The US targets Iran to degrade its ability to attack ships in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, following threats of retaliation for recent US soldier deaths.
BBC World | Jul 20, 2026, 11:33 PMgeneral
Amid escalating tensions, three U.S. service members have been killed since Friday, prompting continued military strikes between the U.S. and Iran.
NPR News | Jul 20, 2026, 11:00 AM
world
US President Donald Trump surprises NATO allies with promises of new arms sales and expresses unexpected warmth toward the alliance during the Ankara summit, despite earlier criticisms and tensions over Iran.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 8, 2026, 9:07 AM
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Multiple commercial ships were struck in the strategic Strait of Hormuz days after President Trump said the U.S. gave Tehran a temporary reprieve during funeral ceremonies for Iran's Supreme Leader.
Fox News Latest | Jul 7, 2026, 8:53 AM
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Former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was honored in a massive funeral procession in Tehran following his death in an airstrike amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran.
The Hill | Jul 6, 2026, 10:19 PM
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Iran holds state funeral for Ali Khamenei amid ongoing war with the United States and Israel, focusing attention on his successor Mojtaba Khamenei.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 6, 2026, 7:40 AM
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Mourners gather in Tehran as the body of Ali Khamenei embarks on a procession leading to his burial in Mashhad, with ceremonies planned across Iran and Iraq.
Al Jazeera | Jul 6, 2026, 7:25 AM
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Funeral ceremonies begin for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose assassination in February sparked regional conflict and widespread mourning and dissent within Iran.
ABC Australia News | Jul 4, 2026, 6:30 AMShowing 1-12 of 12 articles.