Ajatollah Chomeini

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Ajatollah Chomeini was the Iranian revolutionary leader who initiated the 1979 Iranian Revolution, overthrowing the Shah and establishing the Islamic Republic of Iran. Chomeini became the country's Supreme Leader and was known for his strict interpretation of Islamic law and his opposition to Western influence in Iran. He issued a fatwa in 1989 calling for the death of author Salman Rushdie over his novel 'The Satanic Verses,' which Chomeini deemed blasphemous. This fatwa led to widespread controversy and violence, influencing global discussions about freedom of speech, literature, and religious intolerance.