Salman Rushdie: Iran 'categorically' denies link with attacker
Salman Rushdie: Iran 'categorically' denies link with attacker Iran has "categorically" denied any link with Salman Rushdie's attacker - but blamed the writer himself. Mr Rushdie, 75, was left severely injured after being stabbed on stage at an event in New York state. He is now able to breathe unaided.salman rushdieLINK