Miqrab AI’s analysis of 441 Facebook posts trending on May 22, 2025, reveals that online discourse in Iraq was dominated by viral entertainment content, particularly comedy clips from popular shows. Alongside this, significant attention was given to public service failures and social issues, including a widespread electricity crisis attributed to reduced gas imports from Iran and public outrage over a tuk-tuk driver obstructing an emergency vehicle. Security-related news also featured prominently, with conversations surrounding the death of a military college student, the launch of a new national security strategy by the Prime Minister, and a high-profile court sentencing. Official government announcements and warnings about an impending heatwave rounded out the day’s key narratives.

Today’s Top 10 Facebook Trends in Iraq:

1. Viral Comedy Clips Dominate Engagement

Entertainment and comedy clips garnered the highest engagement across Iraqi Facebook. A video from the popular comedy show “Wilayat Batikh” shared by the page Awos Fadil (Post Impact: 100%) achieved the top post impact. Another highly engaged post was a comedic reel shared by Al-Marsad Press (Post Impact: 81%) featuring Adnan Al-Taie. These posts, characterized by short, humorous video content, demonstrate a strong appetite for lighthearted entertainment among the Iraqi social media audience, significantly outperforming news and political content in terms of user interaction.

2. Tuk-tuk Driver Blocks Fire Truck, Sparking Outrage

A video showing a tuk-tuk driver refusing to yield to a speeding fire truck has gone viral, prompting widespread condemnation. The page Baghdad (Post Impact: 60%) shared the clip, stating, “A speeding fire truck because there is a fire and a tuk-tuk driver refuses and insists on not making way for it..” The story was also covered by Min Al-Iraq (Post Impact: 12%), which highlighted the driver’s dangerous refusal to clear the path for the emergency vehicle that was responding to a house fire. The incident sparked a conversation about traffic discipline and respect for emergency services.

3. Power Outages Blamed on Reduced Iranian Gas Imports

Multiple pages reported on a significant electricity shortfall announced by the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity. Al-Khawa Al-Nadhifa (Post Impact: 34%) and Mohammad Nasser Khalif (Post Impact: 17%) both posted that the ministry announced a loss of 3,500 megawatts from its production capacity due to a decrease in gas imports from Iran. The page Khabar Ajel (Post Impact: 4%) added that the challenge will be greater in June, as the ministry awaits the completion of a floating platform to receive gas from the Gulf.

4. Defense Minister Mourns Military Student’s Death

The death of a military college student, Radwan Abdul Karim, drew condolences from Iraq’s Minister of Defense, Thabet Al-Abbasi. Pages such as Iraqeen W Bas (Post Impact: 32%) and Support Iraqi Security Forces (Post Impact: 12%) shared videos of the minister attending the student’s funeral service. During his visit, Al-Abbasi expressed his sorrow, stating, “I am sad like you because I lost one of my sons,” and pledged to hold those responsible accountable. Other pages like Steven Nabil (Post Impact: 6%) also commented on the tragedy, highlighting the continuous loss of young Iraqis.

5. Ex-Commander Nasser Al-Ghannam Filmed in London

Videos showing former military commander Nasser Al-Ghannam exercising in London were shared on Facebook. The page Fad Daqiqa (Post Impact: 15%) posted a clip titled, “#ByVideo.. | Nasser Al-Ghannam practicing morning sports in London on 5/17.” The same video was shared by Shabakat Baghdad (Post Impact: 4%). The posts did not provide additional context but focused on documenting the former commander’s presence and activities in the British capital.

6. PM Al-Sudani Launches “Iraq First” Security Strategy

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani’s launch of the National Security Strategy for 2025-2030 was reported by several pages. Wahid Riasa (Post Impact: 12%) shared a video of the Prime Minister’s speech on the occasion. The official page of Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani (Post Impact: 10%) provided key points from the speech, noting the strategy is named “Iraq First” and its national vision is for “a secure, sovereign, federal Iraq where justice and equality in citizenship prevail to achieve stability and development.” Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service ICTS (Post Impact: 3%) also circulated the Prime Minister’s address.

7. Death of Major General Khalid Al-Kilani in Nineveh

The passing of Major General Khalid Yousef Amin Al-Kilani, an army officer from Nineveh, was announced on social media. The page Iraq 24 (Post Impact: 11%) shared the news, stating, “#Nineveh bids farewell to one of its heroes from the army officers.” The announcement was also made by Maher Mouhi::Sawt Humat Al-Watan (Post Impact: 3%), which similarly mourned the loss of the officer.

8. Court Sentences Ex-Ba’athist Official to Death

Reports circulated that the Iraqi judiciary issued a death sentence against Khairallah Hammadi, a former Ba’athist regime official. Min Baghdad (Post Impact: 9%) stated that the court sentenced Hammadi after his arrest by the National Security Service, noting he was “one of those involved in the crime that claimed the life of the martyr Sayyid Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr.” Fadel Abu Ragheef (Post Impact: 3%) confirmed the sentence by the Supreme Criminal Court for the former Ba’athist security brigadier, calling the verdict “long-awaited.”

9. Meteorological Pages Warn of Approaching 50°C Heatwave

Multiple pages issued weather warnings about a severe heatwave expected to hit Iraq. Iraq 24 (Post Impact: 9%) and Diyala TV (Post Impact: 6%) both posted alerts stating that temperatures tomorrow would approach 50 degrees Celsius. These posts serve as public service announcements, cautioning citizens about the upcoming extreme temperatures.

10. Trade Ministry Official Comments on Rationed Rice

A statement from Muhammad Hannoun, the official spokesperson for the Iraqi Ministry of Commerce, regarding the quality of rice provided in the public food ration program, was shared by the page Al-Khawa Al-Nadhifa (Post Impact: 40%). According to the post, Hannoun stated that “The ration rice is good, but people love Basmati.” This comment addresses public perceptions and preferences concerning the subsidized food items distributed by the government, a topic of frequent discussion and concern for Iraqi families who rely on the ration system.