On This Day March 7 1989 - Iran and the United Kingdom Broke Diplomatic Relations Over The Satanic Verses

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On This Day: March 7 1989 Iran and the United Kingdom Broke Diplomatic Relations Over The Satanic Verses.

On this day March 7 1989 Iran and the United Kingdom officially broke diplomatic relations following a major controversy over the novel The Satanic Verses written by Salman Rushdie. The book was accused of blasphemy by many in the Muslim world leading to widespread protests and violent demonstrations.

The situation escalated when Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khomeini issued a fatwa on February 14 1989 calling for Rushdie’s execution. The UK condemned the threat sparking intense...
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