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Salman Rushdie and the 'Satanic Verses' controversy (1979–1990)

Salman Rushdie and the 'Satanic Verses' controversy (1979–1990)

  1. Rushdie publishes *The Satanic Verses* in the UK

    Labels: Salman Rushdie, Viking Penguin
  2. India bans importation of *The Satanic Verses*

    Labels: Government of
  3. Khomeini issues a fatwa calling for killing

    Labels: Ayatollah Khomeini, Fatwa
  4. UK closes Tehran embassy; relations worsen

    Labels: United Kingdom, Tehran Embassy
  5. Writers issue “World Statement” supporting Rushdie

    Labels: Writers, World Statement
  6. Iran breaks diplomatic relations with the UK

    Labels: Iran, United Kingdom
  7. Rushdie publishes “In Good Faith” essay

    Labels: Salman Rushdie, In Good