Based on an analysis of 414 Facebook posts trending on April 5, 2025, Miqrab AI identified several key narratives dominating online conversations in Iraq. The most prominent discussions revolved around allegations of government corruption, public discontent with law enforcement actions, and widespread mobilization for a national teachers’ strike. Contrasting these critical narratives, pro-government pages heavily promoted the completion of a major infrastructure project involving the construction of 1,000 schools. Other significant topics included the official investigation into the alleged police assault of an engineer, developments in US-Iraq relations concerning trade tariffs and proposed legislation, and results from the Spanish football league.

Today’s Top 10 Facebook Trends in Iraq:

1. Corruption Allegations Against PM Al-Sudani’s Government

A video posted by Haider Al-Hamdani (Post Impact: 100%) has garnered the highest engagement, leveling serious accusations against Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani’s administration. The post, titled “The most dangerous billion-dinar contracts in Al-Sudani’s government,” claims to reveal with evidence how Al-Sudani allegedly granted billions to an individual named Sarmad Khamis Al-Khanjar. This single post drove a significant narrative of high-level corruption and misuse of public funds, positioning itself as an exposé on what it calls one of the government’s most critical financial dealings.

2. Public Backlash Over Motorcycle Confiscation Campaign

The Ministry of Interior’s new campaign to confiscate unregistered motorcycles has sparked significant public reaction. The Clean Brotherhood (Post Impact: 35%) shared a video of a citizen in Diwaniyah setting his own motorcycle on fire, reportedly refusing to have it confiscated unjustly on the first day of the campaign. The page Nabdh Al Iraq (Post Impact: 4%) solicited public opinion on the campaign, noting that while many are bothered by reckless drivers, others argue that these vehicles are a source of livelihood. Rusly Al-Maliki (Post Impact: 2%) described the move to ban tuk-tuks and “stoutas” as a “step in the right direction.” In response to the unrest, Maher Mouhi::Voice of the Homeland’s Protectors (Post Impact: 1%) later announced that the Minister of Interior had approved a two-month extension for vehicle registration.

3. Ministry Investigates Assault on Engineer Bashir Khalid Latif

The case of engineer Bashir Khalid Latif, who was allegedly assaulted by a high-ranking police officer, is a major topic of discussion. The Authentic Iraqi (Post Impact: 15%) reported that Interior Minister Abd Al-Amir Al-Shammari ordered the arrest of Major General Abbas for his involvement in the incident. The official Iraqi Ministry of Interior (Post Impact: 9%) page confirmed the minister’s personal involvement, stating that he visited Latif in the hospital and stressed that “the law is above everyone without exception.” However, a subsequent press conference detailed by Breaking News (Post Impact: 6%) presented a different version of events, claiming the engineer was assaulted by other detainees inside the police station, not by officers. Sahar Abbas Jameel (Post Impact: 4%) questioned the Ministry’s narrative, urging the minister to reveal the officer’s actions.

4. Educators Announce Strike Demanding Better Pay and Conditions

There is widespread discussion about an upcoming strike by teachers and educational staff across Iraq. Pages like Mustafa Sanad (Post Impact: 26%) and Ali Athab (Post Impact: 12%) expressed solidarity with the educators. Ali Athab listed their key demands, which include a fair and equitable salary scale, permanent contracts for lecturers, increased professional allocations, and residential land plots. The page Maher Mouhi::Voice of the Homeland’s Protectors (Post Impact: 7%) noted that educators launched a hashtag “stay at home.” This has led to confusion among parents, as highlighted by Iraq 24 (Post Impact: 10%). In response, pages such as Diyala TV (Post Impact: 5%) reported that the Ministry of Education has called on school administrations to ensure official working hours are maintained.

5. Government Celebrates Completion of 1,000 New Schools Project

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani’s government is heavily promoting the completion of the 1,000 model schools project, which was implemented as part of the Iraqi-Chinese agreement. The Prime Minister’s official page, Engineer Mohamed Shia Al-Sudani (Post Impact: 17%), announced the virtual opening of 210 schools, marking the full completion of the project across all provinces. The post stated that these schools will address issues of overcrowding and triple-shift classes. Pro-government pages like The Government Palace (Post Impact: 14%) and the Media Office of the Iraqi Prime Minister (Post Impact: 5%) shared detailed breakdowns of the number of schools built in each governorate and celebrated the achievement, promising an end to triple-shift school days soon.

6. Spanish Football Results Shake Up La Liga Title Race

The results of recent Spanish league football matches were a major topic of conversation. The page The Clean Brotherhood (Post Impact: 27%) reported on Valencia’s 2-1 victory over Real Madrid, noting that the loss gives rival Barcelona an opportunity to extend its lead at the top of the league. However, the same page later reported that Barcelona (Post Impact: 16%) drew 1-1 with Real Betis, failing to fully capitalize on Real Madrid’s defeat. Steven Nabil (Post Impact: 3%) commented that Betis gave the “biggest gift to Real Madrid” by holding Barcelona to a draw.

7. US Lawmaker Proposes “Iraq Liberation from Iran Act”

A video by Entifadh Qanbar PE (Post Impact: 23%) discusses the details and historical context of a proposed US law titled the “Iraq Liberation from Iran Act.” The post expresses gratitude to those behind the law, giving special thanks to US Representative Joe Wilson. The video explains the circumstances surrounding the proposed legislation, drawing parallels between the original Iraq Liberation Act of 1998 and the current effort. This discussion highlights a significant development in US foreign policy concerning Iraq and Iran, stirring debate among Iraqi social media users.

8. PM Al-Sudani Discusses Economic Impact of US Tariffs

The government addressed the economic implications of a recent US decision to increase tariffs on goods imported from various countries, including Iraq. A statement from the Media Office of the Iraqi Prime Minister (Post Impact: 6%) detailed a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani on the issue. According to the statement, the tariff increase was based on the trade balance deficit between the two nations, not on Iraqi customs duties. The Prime Minister directed relevant ministries to open direct channels with US commercial distributors, develop banking services, and engage in dialogue with American counterparts to build a balanced economic relationship. The office also shared a video (Post Impact: 2%) from the meeting.

9. Washington Post Report on Alleged IRGC Assassination Plot

A report from the Washington Post alleging a plot by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was shared and discussed by prominent pages. Steven Nabil (Post Impact: 12%) summarized the article, stating that the IRGC, which he notes is a designated terrorist organization, allegedly paid a Georgian drug dealer $200,000 to assassinate the leader of the Jewish community in Azerbaijan. The post prompted discussion by asking followers if the IRGC could have executed similar plans in Iraq using proxies like terrorist organizations or armed gangs, urging a calm debate on the matter.

10. Debate Over Proposed Ban on TikTok in Iraq

A potential ban on the social media application TikTok is being discussed. Diyala TV (Post Impact: 4%) and Technology and Communications (Post Impact: 1%) both reported that the Minister of Communications has submitted a request to ban the application. The decision now awaits a vote in Parliament. Both pages polled their audiences, asking whether they are for or against the potential ban, sparking a debate on freedom of expression and the social impact of the platform.