Tensions flared in the media and diplomatic circles after retired Indian Army Major and defense analyst Gaurav Arya hurled a highly provocative slur at Iran’s foreign minister during a live television debate.
Speaking on a national news channel, Arya referred to the Iranian minister as the “son of a pig” , triggering immediate backlash from political and diplomatic observers.
Rather than retract or apologize for his remarks, Arya doubled down on social media X platform said: “I am not a Pakistani that my government will take action against me for speaking out, specially when it is the TRUTH. If Iran’s foreign minister has any problem, he can discuss it with Gen Asim Munir.”
I am not a Pakistani that my government will take action against me for speaking out, specially when it is the TRUTH.
If Iran’s foreign minister has any problem, he can discuss it with Gen Asim Munir. #Porkys https://t.co/J7VH3bxk5R— Major Gaurav Arya (Retd) (@majorgauravarya) May 10, 2025
His comment quickly escalated the situation on social media, drawing attention not only for its inflammatory tone but also for the clear jab at Pakistan’s military leadership. Arya concluded by suggesting that if Iran’s foreign minister had any issue with his statement, he should take it up directly with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir.
The remark has since sparked a wave of reactions across social and traditional media platforms. Analysts warn that such rhetoric could strain India’s already delicate relations with Iran, particularly given the sensitive geopolitical dynamics in the region.
While Arya’s comments reflect a growing trend of aggressive nationalism in certain sections of Indian media, they also raise concerns over the boundaries of free speech and the potential consequences for international diplomacy.
