Mehwish Hayat condemns killing of Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani

• Mehwish Hayat called out US act for taking unilateral decision.
• Her post also met with a harsh criticism, where a Twitter user questioned women’s ability to understand international law.

Pakistani actress Mehwish Hayat has condemned killing of Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani in Iraq. Actress called out US act for taking unilateral decisions without regard for international laws.

The Pentagon confirmed on Friday that the attack at Baghdad's international airport came ‘at the direction of the president’.

Expressing her thoughts, Mehwish in a tweet wrote, “Can’t believe that just 72 hours into 2020 & the world is already teetering on the edge of war. I guess this is what happens when the leader of the free world takes unilateral decisions without regard for international laws. This isn’t just about Iran &USA. God protect us”.

Can’t believe that just 72 hours into 2020 & the world is already teetering on the edge of war. I guess this is wht happens when the "leader of the free world"takes unilateral decisions without regard for international laws. This isn’t just abt Iran &USA.God protect us #Soleimani

— Mehwish Hayat TI (@MehwishHayat) January 3, 2020

Her post also met with a harsh criticism, where a Twitter user questioned women’s ability to understand international law. Mehwish has given a befitting reply to the fan who tried to demean women’s intelligence.

Joan of Arc , Cleopatra , Margaret Thatcher, Benazir Bhutto to name a few ! It’s about time you come out of that little hole you’re living in and smell the coffee

— Mehwish Hayat TI (@MehwishHayat) January 3, 2020

Despite of facing severe backlash from fans, Mehwish is quite vocal on social media and also among the first ones to raise her voice for critical issues happening across the globe.