Miqrab AI analyzed a total of 493 Facebook posts trending in Iraq on June 23, 2025, revealing a social media landscape dominated by the regional conflict between Iran and Israel, with a particular focus on attacks targeting Qatar. Key narratives included former US President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement of a ceasefire, which was met with both relief and widespread skepticism, and the Iraqi government’s diplomatic response, emphasizing solidarity with Qatar. Locally, an attack on the Taji military camp north of Baghdad garnered significant attention. Alongside these serious geopolitical events, domestic news such as a public holiday announcement and high-engagement entertainment content, particularly comedy sketches, also featured prominently in online discussions.

Today’s Top 10 Facebook Trends in Iraq:

1. Trump Announces Ceasefire Between Iran and Israel

The most engaging topic on Iraqi Facebook was the announcement by former US President Donald Trump of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. The page Alkhawa Alnadifa (The Clean Brotherhood) (Post Impact: 55%) reported Trump’s statement that “a full agreement has been reached between Israel and Iran for a comprehensive ceasefire that will take effect within the next 6 hours.” In a related post, the same page (Post Impact: 55%) quoted Trump thanking Iran for its early warning about the attack, which he claimed prevented casualties. Commentator Ahmad Mulla Talal (Post Impact: 48%) sarcastically congratulated Trump for his “wise leadership of the crisis.” Pages like Steven Nabil (Post Impact: 13%) and Baghdad (Post Impact: 7%) also shared the news of the ceasefire announcement.

2. Iraq Declares Solidarity with Qatar After Iranian Attack

Iraq’s official response to the regional crisis, particularly its support for Qatar, was a major topic of discussion. The page Mustafa Sanad (Post Impact: 68%) posted a widely seen statement declaring, “Iraq announces its solidarity with Qatar against Iran.” This was officially confirmed by the Iraqi Prime Minister’s Media Office (Post Impact: 24%), which reported that Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani had spoken with the leaders of Qatar and the UAE. In the call, he “confirmed Iraq’s solidarity with the State of Qatar, as well as emphasizing its sovereignty and security.” The page Iraq 24 (Post Impact: 5%), citing a government source, clarified that this solidarity does not mean standing against Iran, as Iran had stated its target was the Al Udeid US base, not Qatar itself.

3. Drone Attack Targets Radar Site at Taji Camp

Multiple pages reported on an attack targeting the Taji military camp north of Baghdad. The page Set Ashwaq um al-Qanuniyya (Post Impact: 29%) and Baghdad (Post Impact: 8%) shared images and posts about smoke rising from the camp. More specific details emerged from Alkhawa Alnadifa (The Clean Brotherhood) (Post Impact: 26%), which stated that an “unidentified drone targeted a site in Taji Camp without causing casualties.” Pages such as Min Baghdad (Post Impact: 18%) and Al-Khalia Al-Tacticia (The Tactical Cell) (Post Impact: 5%) identified the target as a TPS-77 radar belonging to the Iraqi Army.

4. Comedian Ahmed Waheed’s Sketch Goes Viral

Amidst the tense political news, a comedy video by Iraqi entertainer Ahmed Waheed achieved the highest engagement of any single post. The video, shared on his page Ahmed Waheed (Post Impact: 100%), was titled “Film of Professor Qahar (The Fun Director).” The immense popularity of this sketch highlights a strong public appetite for entertainment and humor as a distraction from the prevailing regional anxieties. Another popular sketch from the same creator about an easy-going exam proctor also trended, further cementing his content’s widespread appeal.

5. Public Skepticism and Claims of a “Staged” Conflict

A significant portion of the online conversation was characterized by skepticism and cynicism regarding the nature of the Iran-Israel conflict, with many users suggesting it was a coordinated performance. The page Anbar My Governorate (Post Impact: 30%) shared a quote attributed to Egyptian journalist Hala Sarhan, who reportedly called the conflict a “play where they give each other appointments for the strikes.” This sentiment was echoed by Mustafa Sanad (Post Impact: 24%), who sarcastically noted that the destruction of Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility and the ceasefire announcement occurred “on Twitter only.” Meanwhile, Set Ashwaq um al-Qanuniyya (Post Impact: 32%) added a humorous take, asking, “The war is over, now how am I supposed to fix my sleep schedule?”

6. Iraq Announces Public Holiday for Islamic New Year

The Iraqi government announced an upcoming public holiday, which was widely shared across Facebook. The General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers (Post Impact: 30%) officially declared that Thursday, June 26, 2025, would be a holiday for all government institutions to mark the first of Muharram and the Hijri New Year. The announcement was also shared by the official Government of Iraq page (Post Impact: 7%), ensuring the news reached a broad audience.

7. Reports of Iranian Missile Strikes on Bases in Qatar

Before news of a ceasefire emerged, the initial Iranian attack on US bases in Qatar was a top trending story. Several news and community pages reported on the events as they unfolded. Ahmed AlHamdani (Post Impact: 7%) posted a breaking alert that “Iran just launched 6 missiles towards the American bases in Qatar.” Similarly, Diyala TV (Post Impact: 7%) reported that Iran had launched a “large number of missiles.” Adding a visual element to the story, the page Iraqeen W Bas (Post Impact: 13%) shared a video clip captioned “Qatar’s sky #NOW.”

8. Putin Praises Iraq’s Efforts to Prevent Wider Conflict

Russia’s diplomatic engagement with Iraq during the crisis was another key topic. The page Bkhidmtak (Post Impact: 18%) reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin “praises the efforts of the Iraqi government, which is working to not expand the war, and expresses his rejection of compromising Iraq’s airspace and sovereignty.” This was also covered by Shabakat Lysh .? (Why Network .?) (Post Impact: 13%). The Prime Minister’s official page, Al-Mohandes Mohamed Shia Al Sudani (Post Impact: 8%), confirmed that PM Al Sudani held a phone call with Putin to discuss the regional developments.

9. Man Arrested for Impersonating an Officer in Baghdad

A domestic crime story about a man impersonating a military officer caught the attention of social media users. The page Support for Iraqi Security Forces (Post Impact: 10%) reported the arrest of an individual who was “impersonating an officer and taking pictures with people while wandering in military uniform in a public park in Baghdad.” The page Akher Al-Ahdath Al-Iraqiyya (Latest Iraqi Events) (Post Impact: 5%) added more context, noting that the incident took place near Maysaloon Square and that people had gathered to take photos with him before his arrest.

10. PM Sudani Engages in High-Level Crisis Management Talks

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani’s direct involvement in managing the regional crisis was highlighted in official government posts. The Al-Mohandes Mohamed Shia Al Sudani (Post Impact: 10%) page reported on his meeting with the Speaker of Parliament, Mahmoud al-Mashhadani. The discussion focused on the regional situation and the “importance of national unity and the necessity of supporting the government’s steps and procedures.” This meeting, along with his calls to regional leaders and Russian President Putin, portrayed an image of an active government working to protect Iraqi interests and promote stability amid the escalating tensions.