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Iranian-Born Norwegian Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Oslo Pride Terror Attack

Zaniar Matapour found guilty of killing two and injuring nine in 2022 shooting at LGBTQ+ festival.

  • Matapour fired 18 rounds into a crowd outside London Pub, a popular gay bar.
  • Court confirmed Matapour's allegiance to the Islamic State group and longstanding radicalization.
  • Prosecutors described the 30-year sentence as historically severe under Norway's terror laws.
  • The attack led to the cancellation of Oslo's Pride parade due to security concerns.
  • Matapour's defense argued he was provoked by an intelligence agent, but the court rejected this claim.
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