Rose McGowan has caused a huge stir on Twitter after sending an apology tweet to Iran.
The American actress, who has been an outspoken voice in the #MeToo movement, told the country that 52 per cent of US citizens "humbly" apologise after the Iranian general Qasem Soleimani was killed in a air strike on Friday.
Iranian leaders have vowed “harsh revenge" against America after Donald Trump ordered the attack on Tehran's top military commander in Baghdad.
Responding to the escalating situation, McGowan tweeted that the majority of Americans were "being held hostage by a terrorist regime" and implored Iran not to "kill us".
She wrote: "Dear #Iran, The USA has disrespected your country, your flag, your people. 52% of us humbly apologize. We want peace with your nation.
"We are being held hostage by a terrorist regime. We do not know how to escape. Please do not kill us. #Soleimani."
Thousands were quick to react to the tweet, criticising the actress for "the most un-American tweet ever" and citing Iran's differing attitude towards women.
One user wrote: "This tweet is so spectacularly bad that I’ve no doubt it will make it through the entire year and be a top contender for worst tweet of the year."
Another said: "This has to be the most un-American tweet ever."and a third asked: "Is this a parody account?"
Amid criticism, she tweeted: "I do no side with Iran, but I most definitely do not side with the USA."
She used the hashtag #TeamStayAlive.
In another tweet, she added: "Of course #Soleimani was an evil evil man who did evil evil things. But that at this moment is not the f****** point.
"The United States is morally corrupt and acts illegally. It is only logical to appeal to Iran’s pride by apologizing. I’m taking one for the team."
Gen. Soleimani, 62, was being driven by car at Baghdad airport when the fatal attack took place, also killing top Iraqi militia commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.
The US Defence Department said Gen Soleimani was targeted because he was "actively developing plans to attack American diplomats and service members" in the region.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that "severe revenge awaits the criminals" behind the strike and announced three days of national mourning.
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