Based on an analysis of 468 Facebook posts trending on June 25, 2025 by Miqrab AI, the primary narratives in Iraq focus on government actions, regional politics, and domestic issues. The most engaged topic was the Iraqi Cabinet’s decision to gift 12,000 used census tablets to Jordan, sparking widespread discussion. There was also significant praise for ongoing infrastructure projects and positive commentary on the government’s performance, particularly from MP Aliyah Nassif. Statements from influential figures like Muqtada al-Sadr garnered high engagement, especially his guidance for the month of Muharram. Regional tensions were also a key theme, with many pages sharing and reacting to former US President Donald Trump’s comments about the recent Iran-Israel conflict. Other prominent stories included updates on a high-profile murder trial, a national sports victory, counter-terrorism operations, and complaints about the difficulty of national exams.

Today’s Top 10 Facebook Trends in Iraq:

1. Iraq Gifts 12,000 Census Tablets to Jordan

The Iraqi Council of Ministers’ decision to gift 12,000 used tablet devices to Jordan has become the most discussed topic on Facebook. Pages like Al-Khwa Al-Nathifa (Post Impact: 100%) and Iraqi Media Center (Post Impact: 5%) reported that the devices, used in Iraq’s 2024 census, will support Jordan’s census in November 2025. In response to public inquiries, the Iraqi Ministry of Planning (Post Impact: 3%) and fact-checking page Tech 4 Peace (Post Impact: 9%) confirmed the news, clarifying that Jordan had initially requested to borrow the devices, but the Iraqi government decided to gift them instead. The ministry’s statement assured that the tablets are free of any data. Meanwhile, Muntazer Al-Zaidi (Post Impact: 2%) criticized the move, estimating the value of the gifted devices at 40 billion Iraqi dinars.

2. Praise for Government Performance and Infrastructure Projects

A strong positive narrative surrounding development and government performance is trending, led by high-engagement posts. Ammar Al-Hilfi (Post Impact: 71%) shared a video praising the construction of what is described as the largest hospital in the Middle East in Shatt al-Arab by the Fasondi Holding Company. This was framed as one of the country’s “successful projects” in another of his posts (Post Impact: 63%). Separately, comments by MP Aliyah Nassif received wide circulation. Pages Al-Khwa Al-Nathifa (Post Impact: 42%) and Nafs Iraq (Post Impact: 3%) quoted Nassif stating that Iraq’s achievements have become an example worldwide, to the point that some believed the infrastructure changes were “generated by artificial intelligence, not tangible reality.”

3. Muqtada al-Sadr Issues Directives for Muharram

Cleric Muqtada al-Sadr’s recent statements and activities have drawn significant attention. His official page, The Private Office of His Eminence Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr (Post Impact: 41%), shared a post he made on the social media platform “X.” News pages like Khabar Ajel (Post Impact: 2%) and Baghdad Network (Post Impact: 2%) focused on his specific instructions for the holy month of Muharram, in which he warned religious speakers against prioritizing مجالس (gatherings) for wealthy individuals and “corrupt politicians” at the expense of the poor and those in villages. The official page also reported on al-Sadr reviewing the weekly activities of the Al-Bunyan Al-Marsous project (Post Impact: 15%).

4. Trump’s Comments on Iran-Israel Conflict Circulate Widely

Statements by former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the recent conflict between Iran and Israel are being widely shared and discussed. Several pages, including Min Baghdad (Post Impact: 17%) and Ahmed AlHamdani (Post Impact: 4%), highlighted Trump’s claim that the Iranians were “very kind and warned us and asked us if one o’clock was a good time for the bombing!” In another post, Mustafa Sanad (Post Impact: 11%) quoted Trump saying that “Israel was significantly damaged by Iranian missiles” and that the “Iranian ballistic missile is very strong.” This commentary is part of a broader conversation about the conflict’s outcome, with some pages sharing analysis suggesting both sides were “exhausted” but claimed victory.

5. Developments in the Sara Al-Obaida Murder Case

Haider Al-Hamdani (Post Impact: 55%) shared a video discussing the “behind-the-scenes” details of the trial of the brother-in-law of former Basra governor Asaad Al-Eidani. The post reports on the defendant’s death sentence for the murder of Dr. Sara Al-Obaida and alleges that tens of billions were offered in exchange for the charges to be dropped. The video provides commentary on the legal proceedings and the implications of the verdict in this high-profile case that has captured public attention in Basra and across Iraq.

6. Mustafa Al-Tikriti Wins Gold in Asian Muay Thai Championship

Al-Khwa Al-Nathifa (Post Impact: 55%) celebrated a national sports achievement, reporting that Iraqi Muay Thai fighter Mustafa Al-Tikriti won the gold medal at the Asian Championship. According to the post, Al-Tikriti secured the victory after defeating his Emirati opponent in the final match. The post highlights this win as a moment of national pride and has garnered significant positive engagement from followers congratulating the athlete on his success.

7. Students Complain of “Vindictive” National Exam Questions

There is a growing discussion on social media regarding the difficulty of the 6th-grade preparatory exams. Majid Saleem (Post Impact: 13%) shared a video describing the questions as “very difficult (vindictive and destructive),” suggesting the goal behind them is “clear and known.” This sentiment was echoed by Professor Ammar Ghalib (Post Impact: 4%), who noted that the phenomenon of students wiping their exam notebooks clean and postponing their tests has “spread frighteningly among students this year.” He also pointed out numerous “linguistic errors” in the mathematics exam for distinguished students.

8. Counter-Terrorism Forces Eliminate ISIS Leaders in Kirkuk

Several pages reported on a successful security operation conducted by the Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service (CTS) in Kirkuk. Support for Iraqi Security Forces (Post Impact: 8%) and Min Baghdad (Post Impact: 3%) shared videos and details of the operation, stating that CTS forces killed two ISIS leaders in Wadi Zghitoun after a five-day ambush. According to the Security Media Cell, as cited by Al Hadath Iraq (Post Impact: 2%), the two killed were important figures known as the “Wali of Riyadh” and the “Military Chief of Riyadh.”

9. Arrest of Activist Abbas Al-Ardawi Reported

The arrest of activist Abbas Al-Ardawi is a developing story on Iraqi Facebook. Iraqeen W Bas (Post Impact: 9%) reported that the arrest was made based on a warrant from the Ministry of Defense. This follows accusations Al-Ardawi made against the Iraqi army, alleging it provided Israel with intelligence. Khan Jghan (Post Impact: 4%) provided further context, stating Al-Ardawi claimed an Iraqi radar at the Taji base was destroyed under the pretext that it was monitoring Iranian military activity. The page also describes Al-Ardawi as being known for supporting activities of armed groups outside of state control.

10. Sunni Waqf Announces Start of Islamic New Year

The beginning of the Islamic New Year 1447 AH was announced by the Sunni Endowment Diwan, with several news pages sharing the update. Adhamiya News (Post Impact: 6%), Baghdad (Post Impact: 3%), and Iraq 24 (Post Impact: 3%) all reported that Thursday will be the first day of the month of Muharram. In parallel, Telescope Iraq (Post Impact: 4%) provided astronomical predictions, noting that the crescent moon would not be visible with the naked eye or a telescope, and therefore those who rely on physical sightings would likely begin the new year on Friday.