Iran's Government Says Rushdie and Supporters to Blame for Attack

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

38% : The novelist, who has lived under threat for decades since enraging clerical authorities in Iran through his writing, is recovering after being repeatedly stabbed at a public appearance in New York state.
35% : Rushdie Attack a 'Wake-up Call' on Iran, Says UK PM Candidate SunakEvents Following Iran's Fatwa Against Author Salman Rushdie"During the attack on Salman Rushdie, we do not consider anyone other than himself and his supporters worthy of reproach, reproach and condemnation," Kanaani told a news briefing.
35% : He said Iran had no other information about the novelist's suspected assailant except what had appeared in media.
30% : "No one has the right to accuse Iran in this regard."

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