Saudi TV Series ‘Muawiyah’ Sparks Controversy in Iran, Iraq, and Egypt Over Historical Depiction
A newly released TV series, Muawiyah, has ignited a major controversy across the Middle East, particularly in Iran, Iraq, and Egypt. The 30-episode series, produced by Saudi Arabia’s Middle East Broadcasting Center (MBC), portrays the life and rule of Muawiyah bin Abu Sufyan, the founder of the Umayyad Caliphate. However, its depiction of historical events