'That’s all a long time ago,' author said of Iranian fatwa calling for his death during interview 2 weeks before he was seriously injured in attack

The 1988 book sparked outrage for appearing to mock the foundations of Islam by challenging the divine nature of the Quran

'The Satanic Verses' author likely to lose an eye after being attacked on stage in the US; accused assailant pleads not guilty

PM Lapid says author's attempted murder is 'the result of decades of incitement'; deputy FM adds regime in Tehran is a threat to the free world

In reply to Harry Potter writer's post on stabbing of author, Pakistani Twitter user says: 'Don't worry you are next'; he previously wrote about his desire to destroy Israel

Hadi Matar, 24, to remain held without bail, district attorney says; author's agent says he remains hospitalized in serious condition

Magazine wryly speculates motive spurred by global warming; says 'nothing justifies a fatwa, a death sentence'

Activists, opposition groups note Iranian supreme leader has reiterated support for Khomeini's fatwa calling to kill author, say $3 million bounty on his life remains on offer

News outlet says attack on author, who is now on a ventilator, sends message to US officials 'that they must fear revenge' for killing of top Iranian general Soleimani

Author stabbed in New York had been issued death fatwa by Iranian leaders; stabbing comes after threats to dissident in New York, top US officials and opposition group in Albania