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Salman Rushdie attacker convicted of terror offenses

Published Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · Updated July 30

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  • Terrorism Conviction & Hezbollah Link — 3 sources

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Hadi Matar, the assailant of author Salman Rushdie, has been convicted in a New York federal court on terrorism charges, including providing material support to Hezbollah and engaging in transnational terrorism. This conviction follows his 2022 attack on Rushdie, which prosecutors linked to a 1989 fatwa and a 2006 speech by a Hezbollah leader.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Hadi Matar was found guilty of federal terrorism charges stemming from the 2022 attack on author Salman Rushdie.
  • Hadi Matar was convicted in a New York federal court of providing assistance to Hezbollah.
  • Matar was found guilty of all charges, including engaging in an act of transnational terrorism.
  • Prosecutors argued Matar was motivated by a 1989 fatwa and a 2006 speech by Hezbollah's then-leader.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Terrorism Conviction & Hezbollah Link
  • BBC News

    Hadi Matar, already serving a 25-year sentence for attempting to kill Sir Salman Rushdie, has been convicted of additional federal charges, including providing material support to Hezbollah. Prosecutors argued Matar was motivated by a 1989 fatwa and a 2006 speech by Hezbollah's then-leader.

  • The Jerusalem Post

    The article highlights the federal terrorism conviction of Salman Rushdie's assailant, emphasizing the connection to Iran-backed Hezbollah and the long-standing fatwa against Rushdie.

  • The Hindu

    The Hindu reports on Hadi Matar's conviction for terrorism charges related to the 2022 stabbing of Salman Rushdie, noting he was found guilty of all charges, including transnational terrorism.

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