Based on a Miqrab AI analysis of 433 Facebook posts trending in Iraq on February 11, 2025, the dominant narratives included significant political and judicial developments, alongside highly engaging sports and social news. The Federal Supreme Court’s decision to reject appeals against a package of controversial laws, including a general amnesty law, sparked widespread discussion and criticism. Concurrently, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani’s cabinet meeting outlined numerous government projects and economic policies. Sports coverage was overwhelmingly focused on Real Madrid’s victory over Manchester City in the Champions League. Other key topics included communications from influential cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, a tragic incident involving the deaths of two children in Baghdad that prompted a government response, and viral human-interest content that garnered exceptionally high engagement.

Today’s Top 10 Facebook Trends in Iraq:

1. Real Madrid’s Victory Over Manchester City

Iraqi Facebook pages widely celebrated Real Madrid’s 3-2 victory against Manchester City in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 playoff. Pages like Al-Khwah Al-Nadifa (The Clean Brotherhood) (Post Impact: 11%) and Mosul – MOSUL (Post Impact: 1%) announced the final score, highlighting the Spanish club’s comeback. Steven Nabil (Post Impact: 2%) noted that Real Madrid was motivated by pre-game provocations, adding that player Vinícius Jr. was seen pointing to the number 15 on his jersey towards the City fans. The sentiment across posts was celebratory, with pages like Ammar Al-Halfi (Post Impact: 1%) stating, “The Real sickens but never dies,” capturing the team’s resilience.

2. Federal Court Upholds Controversial Laws

Significant attention was given to the Federal Supreme Court’s decision to reject an appeal against the parliamentary session that passed three controversial laws: the General Amnesty Law, the Personal Status Law, and the Real Estate Return Law. Haider Al-Hamdani (Post Impact: 6%) and Al-Khwah Al-Nadifa (The Clean Brotherhood) (Post Impact: 3%) reported that the court had canceled the stay order and dismissed the challenge against the laws. This decision was framed as a final judicial step, allowing the laws to proceed. The news was shared as a major legal and political development, with MP Mustafa Sanad (Post Impact: 1%) noting that he had predicted this outcome.

3. Prime Minister Al-Sudani Chairs Cabinet Meeting

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani’s official Facebook page shared a detailed summary of the sixth regular cabinet session, which focused on economic policies and infrastructure projects. The post by Engineer Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani (Post Impact: 5%) outlined numerous approvals, including funding for housing complexes in Diwaniya and Nineveh, infrastructure projects in Samarra, support for the private industrial sector, increasing the capital of Al-Rasheed Bank, and imposing additional customs duties to protect local products. The Media Office of the Iraqi Prime Minister (Post Impact: 0%) also shared a video from the meeting. The posts presented the government as actively working to complete stalled projects and stimulate various sectors of the economy.

4. Muqtada al-Sadr’s Communications on Social Media

The official pages of Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr were active, sharing his recent communications with his followers. The Private Office of Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr (Post Impact: 6%) shared a post that al-Sadr published on his personal account on the “X” platform. The same page also published a set of questions and answers provided by al-Sadr in another post, The Private Office of Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr (Post Impact: 3%). These posts indicate ongoing engagement from the influential leader on political and religious matters, which is closely followed by his large base of supporters.

5. PM Orders Probe into Deaths of Two Children

A tragic incident in Baghdad involving the deaths of two children, Amir Hani and Issa Riyad, drew a response from the highest levels of government. The Media Office of the Iraqi Prime Minister (Post Impact: 1%) issued a statement announcing that Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani had ordered the Minister of Interior to launch an “urgent investigation to find out the circumstances of the death of two children after they fell into a sewer opening near a project in Baghdad, and to hold the negligent and responsible parties accountable for this incident.” The page Support for the Iraqi Security Forces (Post Impact: 0%) also reported on the Prime Minister’s directive, emphasizing the need for accountability.

6. Alaa Batti’s Viral Human-Interest Video

A video posted by Iraqi content creator Alaa Batti about a love story achieved massive engagement, becoming the most impactful post in this analysis. The post from Alaa Batti (Post Impact: 100%) featured a couple, with the caption expressing admiration for their sweetness, kindness, and spontaneity. Batti wrote, “I brought you a new love story that is to die for… How sweet the conversation is with them… O Lord, the kindness, spontaneity, and instinct are never boring.” The video’s extremely high impact rate indicates that heartwarming and positive human-interest content resonates powerfully with the Iraqi audience on Facebook, surpassing the engagement of major political and sports news.

7. Poland Donates a $1 Million Altar to a Dhi Qar Church

Multiple pages reported on a significant donation from the Polish government to a church in Dhi Qar province. According to Baghdad (Post Impact: 1%), a Polish delegation discussed installing an altar for Jesus Christ, costing one million dollars and fully funded by the Polish government, at the entrance of the Church of Abraham the Patriarch. The page Iraq Projects (Post Impact: 1%) also covered the story, noting the church’s location is near the ancient city of Ur and is part of the Abrahamic Religions project. The news was presented as a gesture to promote Christian pilgrimage and as an important cultural landmark for the province.

8. Preparations and Announcements for Ramadan

With the holy month of Ramadan approaching, pages shared official announcements and news related to preparations. Diyala TV (Post Impact: 2%) reported that the Ministry of Trade confirmed the Ramadan food basket will include essential items along with lentils, mung beans, and two types of chickpeas. Separately, discussions about reducing working hours during the month were also trending. While Nafs Al-Iraq (Iraq’s Breath) (Post Impact: 1%) mentioned unconfirmed news of a two-hour reduction, the page Mosul – MOSUL (Post Impact: 1%) stated that working hours would be officially reduced by one hour.

9. Political and Religious Criticism of General Amnesty Law

Following the Federal Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the General Amnesty Law, several figures expressed strong opposition. MP Dr. Haider Al-Salami (Post Impact: 1%) sarcastically remarked, “We congratulate!!! the terrorists, public money thieves, drug dealers, sectarians, and real estate usurpers, on the occasion of rejecting the appeals we submitted.” Similarly, the page Khabar Ajel (Breaking News) (Post Impact: 1%) highlighted criticism from Sayyid Rashid Al-Husseini, who reportedly said that officials are “fighting for a law that releases the corrupt and murderers for the sake of material gain.” These posts reflect a narrative of deep discontent and concern that the law will benefit criminals rather than serve justice.

10. Land Distribution to Ministry of Defense Personnel

Posts celebrated the distribution of land plots to military personnel, highlighting the positive impact on members of the armed forces. The page Support for the Iraqi Security Forces (Post Impact: 1%) shared a video showing the joy of army members whose names appeared on the land distribution lists, stating, “The joy is indescribable.” In a related post, Maher Mohi::Voice of the Nation’s Protectors (Post Impact: 1%) announced that after an appeal, a positive response was received for personnel who had not yet been included in the lists, directing them to the Military Housing Directorate to complete their applications. The posts conveyed gratitude towards the Minister of Defense for addressing the housing needs of service members.