Ayatollah Khomeini
Ayatollah Khomeini was an Iranian revolutionary leader and cleric who became the Supreme Leader of Iran after the 1979 Islamic Revolution. He played a crucial role in overthrowing the Pahlavi monarchy and establishing the Islamic Republic of Iran. Khomeini is best known for his staunch opposition to Western influence in Iran and his promotion of Islamic governance based on Shia principles. His issuance of a fatwa against Salman Rushdie in 1989, following the publication of 'The Satanic Verses', led to widespread controversy and threats against Rushdie's life, symbolizing the ongoing tensions between Islamic fundamentalism and freedom of expression.
Born on Sep 24, 1902 (122 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 279,391 | $1,119,000 | 1,143$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 82,949 | $280,000 | 105$ |
| Totals | 2 | 494,415,946 | 362,340 | $1,399,000 | 1,248$ |
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Pakistan:
Ayatollah Khomeini came to power in Iran, severing relations with Israel.
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Indonesia:
Ayatollah Khomeini led the revolution in 1979 that overthrew Shah Mohammad Pahlevi.
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United Kingdom:
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khomeini called for Sir Salman's execution and offered a $3m reward in a fatwa.
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Slovenia:
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khomeini expressed solidarity with the people of Yemen, stating that the Yemeni people are certainly the winners.
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Pakistan:
Ayatollah Khomeini's militant fulminations on Palestine were a response to the West during the Cold War.
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Luxembourg:
Ayatollah Khomeini called for the assassination of Salman Rushdie due to his novel 'The Satanic Verses'.
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Slovenia:
Ayatollah Khomeini issued a death sentence against Salman Rushdie in 1989.
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Germany:
Ayatollah Khomeini called for the assassination of Salman Rushdie in 1989.
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Denmark:
Ayatollah Khomeini issued a fatwa against Salman Rushdie in 1989 for blasphemy.
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Denmark:
Ayatollah Khomeini issued a fatwa against Salman Rushdie for blasphemy after the release of 'The Satanic Verses'.
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