Events tagged with "the satanic verses"

Historical Events tagged with "the satanic verses"

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Politics & Government

Diplomatic Relations Break Over Rushdie's Novel

March 7th, 1989 36 years ago

Tensions escalated between Iran and the United Kingdom after the publication of Salman Rushdie's controversial novel, 'The Satanic Verses.' The Iranian government publicly condemned the book for its perceived blasphemy, leading to the UK severing diplomatic ties. This decision reflected deeper cultural and political rifts that strained relations between the two nations. The UK’s stance on freedom of expression was challenged by Iran’s response, illustrating the complexities of cultural sensitivity in international affairs.