Based on an analysis of 2003 X / Twitter posts trending in Iraq on June 15, 2025, Miqrab AI identified several key narratives surrounding a major military escalation between Iran and Israel. The discourse is sharply polarized, with one dominant theme featuring unverified claims of Israeli collapse, including reports of pilots deserting and the assassination of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. A strong counter-narrative celebrates Israeli strikes on Iran, with users expressing hope for the downfall of the Iranian regime. Amid these competing narratives, there is significant discussion about Iraq’s precarious position, with some claiming the country is now officially part of the war and others sharing alleged warnings from Iranian officials that Iraq’s “turn will come” next. Pro-Iranian accounts express fervent support for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and praise Iran’s missile attacks, while anti-Iranian accounts deploy strong sectarian rhetoric to delegitimize the Iranian government. This intense online activity reflects the deep divisions and anxieties within Iraq as the regional conflict unfolds.

Today’s Top 10 X (Twitter) Trends in Iraq:

1. Claims of Israeli Collapse and Netanyahu’s Demise

A dominant narrative across highly engaged posts centered on unverified reports of chaos and collapse within Israel. Wasan al-Shaykhli (Post Impact: 100%) shared a video allegedly showing Israeli pilots fleeing their bases while a settler attempts to stop them. This theme was amplified by claims of direct attacks on the Israeli leadership, with accounts like Ashoury (Post Impact: 31%) posting what they described as the “first video of the Netanyahu assassination operation,” amid what they called a strong media blackout. Wasan al-Shaykhli (Post Impact: 22%) also claimed that “Netanyahu’s house was turned to flour,” a sentiment echoed by Abu Drandish al-Askari (Post Impact: 13%) who stated that the targeting of Netanyahu’s family had turned them to “flour.”

2. Celebration of Israeli Strikes on Iran

A strong counter-narrative emerged from users celebrating Israeli military actions against Iran and expressing hope for the fall of the Iranian regime. Omar Abdul Sattar Mahmoud (Post Impact: 71%) posted a video of explosions with the caption “They dismantled Iran 😂.” This anti-regime sentiment was shared by Omar al-Janabi (Post Impact: 33%), who wrote, “I vowed to slaughter two calves for God Almighty as soon as the Iranian regime falls.” Similarly, Sufian al-Samarrai (Post Impact: 14%) offered a prayer, stating, “Glory to the God of Israel who is fighting on our behalf against the vilest terrorist regime humanity has known,” adding that the fall of the regime was imminent.

3. Expressions of Support for Iran and Khamenei

Pro-Iranian voices expressed strong support for Iran’s actions and its leadership. Dr. Hussein al-Safi (Post Impact: 47%) posted a video pledging allegiance to Iran’s Supreme Leader, stating, “The leader of the Muslims, Mr. Khamenei: By God, if you led us into the sea, we would cross it with you, not a single man among us would stay behind.” Others celebrated what they perceived as a victory for the “axis of resistance.” Wasan al-Shaykhli (Post Impact: 19%) shared a video depicting “The joy of Iraqis at the Iranian response,” while Dr. Hamid Abdullah (Post Impact: 17%) praised the recent Iranian missile barrage as superior to past military actions and criticized those who downplayed its significance.

4. Internal Iraqi Political Debate and Sarcasm

The regional conflict sparked a debate within Iraq, with some commentators mocking local politicians and analysts for their previous predictions. Faiq Al-Sheikh Ali/My Word for History (Post Impact: 46%) sarcastically asked for a compilation of videos showing Iraqi political, security, and media figures who had, since 2022, “scoffed at the sweeping, crushing” strike, so that people could now laugh at them. In a similar vein, Hassan al-Kaabi (Post Impact: 46%) noted a shift in discourse, posting, “A noticeable disappearance of the ‘it’s a play’ group, to be replaced by the ‘strike the oppressors with the oppressors’ group 😂 Plan B.”

5. Iraq’s Precarious Position in the Conflict

Several posts discussed the direct implications of the Iran-Israel war for Iraq’s stability and sovereignty. Omar Abdul Sattar Mahmoud (Post Impact: 22%) made the stark declaration that “Iraq is officially a party to the war.” Conversely, Mishaan al-Jubouri (Post Impact: 17%) sought to reassure Iraqis by arguing that the potential fall of the Iranian regime would not lead to the collapse of Iraq’s own political system. Adding to the sense of anxiety, Haider (Post Impact: 8%) and Hisham Ali (Post Impact: 6%) both quoted Mohsen Rezaei, a member of Iran’s Expediency Discernment Council, as warning, “Iraq should know that its turn will come after us.”

6. Focus on Targeting Iranian Leader Ali Khamenei

A specific narrative revolved around claims that Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was a primary target for Israel. Omar Abdul Sattar Mahmoud (Post Impact: 18%) cited Israeli media, reporting, “Netanyahu officially ordered and approved the assassination of the Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.” In another post, Omar Abdul Sattar Mahmoud (Post Impact: 17%) quoted “secret information” from the Iran International channel alleging that “Khamenei is hiding in an underground location with his two sons, and is suffering from nervous breakdowns.” Mahdi Majeed (Post Impact: 7%) claimed that the Israeli political and military leadership’s “primary goal is the head of the Supreme Leader Khamenei.”

7. Geopolitical Commentary and Conspiracy Theories

Some users framed the conflict within a wider, conspiratorial geopolitical context. Zaid Benjamin (Post Impact: 23%) reported on a commentator from Iran’s Press TV who claimed the attack was “part of a 2030 agenda by Trump and Netanyahu to reshape the world through missiles and vaccines because the earth’s population has reached 8 billion.” Another popular but unverified claim was shared by Sufian al-Samarrai (Post Impact: 15%), who posted an image of the Russian and Iranian leaders with the text, “Putin to Khamenei: Agree to America’s terms or your regime will be overthrown.”

8. Anti-Iran Sentiments Framed in Sectarian Terms

A number of posts used strong sectarian language to justify opposition to Iran and, in some cases, support for Israel. Mahdi Majeed (Post Impact: 21%) declared, “We stand with the state in Israel and with its heroic army against terrorist Iran. Who stands with us against Zoroastrian Iran?” He further argued in a separate post that Iran is not a Muslim state because its followers allegedly insult the Prophet Muhammad’s wife and companions, concluding that supporting Iran is a “disobedience and endorsement of the creed of infidelity and polytheism.” This viewpoint was also articulated by Essam Hussein (Post Impact: 6%), who questioned the motives of Sunni media and some Shiites who “stand in Israel’s camp,” asking them, “from which creed are you?”

9. Alleged Israeli Strikes on Religious Sites in Iran

Reports circulated about Israeli airstrikes targeting or landing near important Shiite religious sites in Iran, causing alarm among some users. The account Haider (Post Impact: 9%) posted an image of an explosion with the caption, “Israel targets the vicinity of the shrine of Imam Reza (AS).” Dr. Haider al-Barzanji (Post Impact: 7%) shared a video of a similar incident, describing it as “‘Zionist’ shelling near the shrine of Imam Reza, peace be upon him,” and calling the targeting of Mashhad a “dangerous attempt” by which the “entity digs its grave with its own hands.”

10. Praise for Iranian Missile Strikes and Capabilities

Users supporting Iran shared videos and commentary praising the effectiveness of the Iranian missile attacks on Israel. Dr. Haider al-Barzanji (Post Impact: 9%) shared a clip of a missile impact with the text, “The fall of one of the Haidari Iranian missiles ‘Khaibar’ in the center of Tel Aviv.” The perceived failure of Israel’s defense systems was a key theme, with Ashoury (Post Impact: 8%) posting a video of multiple impacts and sarcastically commenting, “As for the Iron Dome, give my regards to it 😂😂.” Zainab al-Ghanem (Post Impact: 6%) shared a similar sentiment, stating that “Iran’s missiles have washed away the shame of your normalization and prostration to the Zionists.”