As tensions escalate between Iran and Israel, controversial remarks by Pakistani YouTuber Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza have triggered a heated debate on social media. His comments, perceived as supportive of Israel’s recent military campaign, have drawn sharp criticism from the public.
The conflict intensified after Israel launched a series of aggressive airstrikes targeting Iranian military and nuclear installations. The strikes are widely believed to be an attempt to weaken Iran’s nuclear capabilities and send a strong message amid faltering diplomatic negotiations.
Watch: Engineer Mirza Faces Backlash Over Iran-Israel War Remarks
In this highly sensitive context, Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza, a self-styled religious scholar and online personality, shared an opinion that many deemed provocative. He suggested that Iran had suffered a significant military setback and urged Tehran to accept a peace deal, comparing the situation to the historic Treaty of Hudaybiyyah. He claimed Israel had “broken Iran’s back in one night” and advised Iran to stop “telling stories.”
Read More: Over 100 Iranian Missiles Hit Israel in Retaliation; 8 Dead, Dozens Injured
His remarks sparked a wave of outrage online. Many Pakistani users accused him of siding with Israel and ignoring the larger geopolitical and religious dynamics at play. Critics argued that his statement undermined Muslim unity and appeared to justify military aggression.
Commentators on social media highlighted that Pakistan has historically maintained a balanced approach to Middle East conflicts and Mirza’s views did not reflect national sentiment. His detractors claimed that calling for Iran to concede echoed a narrative that favored Israel’s military dominance, rather than a push for a just and negotiated settlement.