Based on an analysis of 469 Facebook posts trending on March 4, 2025, Miqrab AI identified several key narratives circulating on social media in Iraq. The most prominent story involved Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani’s public engagement, with numerous pages sharing videos of his nighttime tour in Baghdad and interactions with citizens. Football also captured significant attention, as many pages celebrated Real Madrid’s victory over Atlético Madrid. Political discourse was driven by controversial statements from politician Mashaan al-Jubouri concerning Iran’s influence and warnings to Iraqi leaders. Other significant topics included nationalist responses to threats from extremist groups in Syria, religious lectures by Muqtada al-Sadr, reports on government corruption, weather forecasts for heavy rain, and social commentary on various issues.

Today’s Top 10 Facebook Trends in Iraq:

1. PM Al-Sudani’s Night Tour in Baghdad

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani’s evening tour of the Karkh corniche area in Baghdad was a major topic of conversation, covered extensively by both official and popular pages. The Media Office of the Iraqi Prime Minister (Post Impact: 26%) and other pro-government pages like Support of Iraqi Security Forces (Post Impact: 29%) shared videos of Al-Sudani interacting with citizens, highlighting his accessibility. News aggregators and community pages such as The Government Palace (Post Impact: 32%) and 1 News (Post Impact: 30%) focused on candid moments, particularly one where a young woman celebrating her birthday was surprised by the Prime Minister’s arrival. The posts framed the tour as a positive engagement, with pages noting his friendly demeanor and willingness to listen to ordinary Iraqis.

2. Real Madrid Defeats Atlético in Champions League

Iraqi football fans heavily engaged with content about Real Madrid’s 2-1 victory over Atlético Madrid in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Popular news and entertainment page Al-Khuwa Al-Nathifa (Post Impact: 53%) announced the result, celebrating the win. Tech and lifestyle page Hussein – IMADTech (Post Impact: 45%) shared a personal post from the Madrid derby, expressing joy and declaring “Hala Madrid always and forever.” Other pages like Iraqeen W Bas (Post Impact: 12%) and Bab Al-Toob (Post Impact: 5%) also reported on the “royal victory,” confirming the widespread interest in the match across Iraqi social media.

3. Mashaan al-Jubouri’s Controversial Statements

Politician Mashaan al-Jubouri made several inflammatory statements that were reported by journalist Steven Nabil (Post Impact: 23%). One of the most shared claims was that “Iran is exploiting Iraq and Iraq’s electricity to mine the Bitcoin currency for its own benefit,” a statement described as a “dangerous matter.” In other posts from the same page, al-Jubouri was quoted warning that if Iraqi leaders do not listen to advice, they could face the same fate as Gaddafi or Nuri al-Said, and that there are measures, including economic sanctions, being prepared against Iraq. These posts generated significant discussion about foreign influence and the stability of the current government.

4. Nationalist Response to Threats from Syria

A number of pages reacted strongly to perceived threats from extremist elements in Syria vowing to reach Iraqi cities. Ahmed Al-Thawaq (Post Impact: 50%) posted defiantly, stating, “They couldn’t take Amerli, and they want to reach Karbala!? The descendants of Hind are dreaming too much.” Similarly, author Rusly Al-Maliki (Post Impact: 22%) acknowledged internal problems but warned any external threat, “but if you extend your hand to Iraq, we will strip ourselves of everything and devote ourselves to you.” These posts reflect a unified nationalist sentiment against external threats, regardless of internal political divisions.

5. Muqtada al-Sadr’s Ramadan Lectures and Q&A

Pages affiliated with Muqtada al-Sadr were active in sharing his religious activities at the start of Ramadan. The Private Office of His Eminence Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr (Post Impact: 43%) broadcasted his second lecture on the interpretation of Surah Al-Mursalat from the Holy Quran. The same page also published answers from al-Sadr to questions posed on the fourth night of Ramadan, as seen in another post (Post Impact: 31%). This content demonstrates al-Sadr’s continued religious outreach and influence among his followers during the holy month.

6. Embezzlement Scandal at the Traffic Directorate

News of a major corruption case within the General Traffic Directorate circulated on several pages. Al-Khuwa Al-Nathifa (Post Impact: 36%) reported that the judiciary had certified the confessions of defendants accused of embezzling 3.3 billion Iraqi dinars from the directorate. Page Iraq (Post Impact: 9%) also covered the story, expressing shock that low-level employees could steal such a large sum and questioning how much senior officials might have taken. The story highlights ongoing public concern about government corruption.

7. Heavy Rains and Thunderstorms Forecasted

Multiple news pages warned of impending severe weather across Iraq. Eyes of Iraq (Post Impact: 29%) shared a bulletin from the meteorological authority predicting heavy rainfall from Wednesday to Saturday. The page From Iraq (Post Impact: 23%) and Iraqi News Center (Post Impact: 7%) echoed this forecast, specifically mentioning that rainy thunderstorms were expected on Wednesday during the day and evening. The coordinated reporting suggests a high level of public interest in the weather forecast.

8. Funeral of Controversial Figure Qasim Jamous

The funeral of an individual named Qasim Jamous, described as an “enemy” by some, was covered by several pages. Ammar Al-Hilfi (Post Impact: 17%) shared a video of the funeral procession. In a separate post, Al-Hilfi (Post Impact: 11%) highlighted a chant from the mourners: “We carry the banner and complete the march to Karbala,” which was interpreted as a threat. Journalist Muna Sami (Post Impact: 11%) also posted about Jamous, reflecting on his past actions. The coverage focused on the sectarian and threatening nature of the funeral procession.

9. Backlash Over Zainab Al-Khafaji’s Alleged Remarks on Syrians

A video clip from the show “Al-Ghasala” (The Washing Machine) sparked significant controversy. The post by host Media Personality Qahtan Adnan (Post Impact: 100%) featured a segment where Zainab Al-Khafaji allegedly stated, “There is nothing filthier than the Syrians,” followed by Adnan’s response. The post’s extremely high impact rate indicates that the clip resonated widely, prompting intense reactions and debate around xenophobic rhetoric and the relationship between Iraqi and Syrian communities.

10. MP Mustafa Sanad Addresses Defense Land Investment

Member of Parliament Mustafa Sanad posted a video to clarify issues surrounding the investment of land belonging to the Ministry of Defense. In the post from his official page, Mustafa Sanad (Post Impact: 54%), he addresses the public directly to provide his perspective on the matter. As a prominent opposition figure, his commentary on sensitive topics like government land deals attracts considerable attention and engagement from followers interested in his stance on potential corruption and public asset management.