Pakistan PM's alleged 'I condom' typo in Israel-Iran war post leaves internet in splits, netizens can’t unsee it and memes just keep coming

In the middle of a tense moment in international politics, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif became the accidental star of social media, all thanks to what appears to be one tiny typo.

While trying to express a serious condemnation of Israel’s reported airstrikes on Iran, a screenshot claiming Sharif wrote “I condom the attack” instead of “I condemn” set the internet on fire. And just like that, a grave geopolitical moment turned into meme central.

The Typo Heard Around the World

The alleged post, which surfaced on Friday (June 13, 2025), was meant to show Pakistan’s official support for Iran after reports emerged that Israeli airstrikes had hit Iranian nuclear sites, killing several high-ranking officials.

But what should’ve been a strong statement of support got lost in translation, or, more likely, autocorrect. The viral screenshot showed Sharif’s post as: “I condom the attack on Iran by Israel…”

Naturally, the internet did what it does best, turned the blunder into a comedy show.

Memes, Facepalms & “Typo of the Year”

Within hours, #ICondom was trending on X (formerly Twitter), with users cracking jokes, making memes, and turning the typo into a rallying cry of silliness.

“Autocorrect just declared war on diplomacy,” one user joked.

“Typo or not, this is unforgettable,” another chimed in.

Some even coined it the “typo of the year”, while others rewrote political slogans:

“I condom this message too!”

“A brave statement from Shehbaz Sharif, protect, not attack.”

Of course, many users also questioned whether the typo ever really happened, or if the viral screenshot had been doctored for laughs.

Was the Post Real?

As of now, there’s no confirmed trace of the original “I condom” tweet. Official press statements from Sharif’s office, including ones shared by Radio Pakistan and The Express Tribune, used the correct word: condemn.

Even Grok, X’s AI chatbot, responded to queries saying it couldn’t access the original tweet but noted, “Yeah, it seems the typo was real… Typos happen, but this one stole the spotlight.”

So, whether it was real or fake, the world may never know for sure. But one thing is certain, the internet has already chosen its favourite new political catchphrase.

Moral of the Story?

Always check before you tweet, especially when you're trying to condemn an international incident. Or else, you might just end up... condoming it.