Based on an analysis of 465 trending Facebook posts by Miqrab AI on July 3, 2025, the primary narratives in Iraq revolve around sports, religion, and politics. The most engaging topic was the celebration of the Mosul football club’s promotion to the Iraq Stars League, viewed as a moment of national pride. Deeply resonant religious content commemorating Muharram and honoring Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas also dominated timelines, reflecting the period’s significance. Politically, the activities of Muqtada al-Sadr and his movement generated substantial discussion, alongside high-profile corruption allegations and the dismissal of Baghdad’s governor. Other key stories included the death of a beloved actor, the somber anniversary of the Karrada bombing, a security incident involving a drone in Erbil, and public concern over rumors of an internet shutdown.

Today’s Top 10 Facebook Trends in Iraq:

1. Mosul Football Team Wins Promotion to Stars League

A wave of celebration spread across Iraqi Facebook pages following the victory of the Mosul football team, which won the Premier League title and secured promotion to the Iraq Stars League. Former national team captain Younis Mahmoud – Younis Mahmoud (Post Impact: 96%) offered his heartfelt congratulations, praising the team for a “great season”. The victory was hailed as a significant achievement for the city, with pages like Bab Al-Toob (Post Impact: 4%) sharing congratulations from Qatari journalist Khalid Jassem, who said the team “raised the heads of the people of Mosul.” The page The Zelma/Thezelma (Post Impact: 3%) noted that the joy was widespread across Iraq, seeing it as a sign of unity and a rejection of the sectarianism promoted by some politicians.

2. Widespread Commemoration of Muharram Rituals

Religious devotion was a central theme, with many high-engagement posts dedicated to the commemoration of Muharram. The page Aziz Nasser – Aziz Nasser (Post Impact: 100%) shared a highly impactful video with the caption “Peace be upon you, O Abu al-Fadl 💔🇮🇶”, reflecting deep reverence for Imam Abbas. Other pages, such as Dr. Mudhaffar Qasim Hussein (Post Impact: 49%), posted videos of large-scale rituals like the “Tuwairij run.” Political figures also participated in the commemoration, with Baqir Jabr Al-Zubaidi (Post Impact: 13%) describing Al-Abbas as the one who carried the banner of the “revolution, the Imamate, and the message” and whose death prompted Imam Hussein to exclaim, “Now my back is broken.”

3. Focus on Sadrist Movement’s Activities and Political Future

The activities and political positioning of Muqtada al-Sadr and the Sadrist Movement were a major topic of discussion. The Private Office of His Eminence Sayyid Muqtada Al-Sadr (Post Impact: 46%) shared a statement from Al-Sadr’s personal account on the “X” platform. The same office also highlighted the movement’s charitable work during Ashura, publicizing the services of the “Al-Sadr family guest house” in both Baghdad’s Tahrir Square (Post Impact: 18%) and Mosul. The movement’s political future was analyzed by commentators like Ali Wajeeh (Post Impact: 18%), who shared a video titled “About the Sadrist movement, thinking out loud…”

4. Mourning the Death of Veteran Actor Talib Al-Rubaie

News pages widely reported the death of veteran Iraqi artist Talib Al-Rubaie, generating a significant outpouring of condolences. The page Akher Al-Ahdath Al-Iraqiya (Post Impact: 39%) announced his passing at the age of 74, remembering him for his famous role as “Subhi Al-Agra'” and his work in series like “Alam Al-Sit Wahiba.” The page described him as a “great encyclopedia and an artistic director.” Similarly, Iraqeen W Bas – Iraqis Only (Post Impact: 15%) also shared the news of his death, asking for God’s mercy upon him.

5. Political Scandals and Legal Actions Against Officials

Allegations of corruption and legal actions against political figures were a prominent topic. Journalist Najim Al-Rubaie (Post Impact: 42%) shared a clip from his show “Min Baghdad” where a guest named Al-Dulaimi allegedly “explodes a scandal” involving a sum of “$25 million dollars,” after which the electricity conveniently cut out during the broadcast. In a separate political development, MP Mustafa Sanad – Mustafa Sanad (Post Impact: 33%) reported that politician Taha al-Dayni was detained for investigation for two days before being released on bail and referred to specialized courts to face four different lawsuits.

6. Iraqis Commemorate Ninth Anniversary of Karrada Bombing

Iraqi social media users commemorated the ninth anniversary of the Karrada bombing, a devastating terrorist attack that resulted in hundreds of casualties. Pages like Al-Khwa Al-Nadheefa (Post Impact: 20%) and Set Ashwaq Um Al-Qanouniya (Post Impact: 25%) shared posts remembering the more than 292 martyrs and 200 wounded, asking followers to read Surah Al-Fatiha for their souls. In conjunction with the anniversary, the Baghdad (Post Impact: 4%) page reported on the unveiling of a new monument dedicated to the victims of the tragedy in the capital.

7. Baghdad Robbery Using “Hypnosis” Ends in Swift Arrest

A crime story involving an unusual method captured public attention, quickly followed by news of the perpetrators’ arrest. The page Akher Al-Ahdath Al-Iraqiya (Post Impact: 28%) reported that a market owner in the Al-Saydiya area of Baghdad was robbed by a group that allegedly used “hypnosis.” The page published photos of the suspects to help identify them. Shortly after, Da’am Al-Quwat Al-Amniya Al-Iraqiya (Post Impact: 16%) announced that security forces had arrested the suspects in a restaurant less than 24 hours after the video of the theft appeared.

8. Baghdad Governor Dismissed and Replaced

A major political shake-up occurred in the capital as the Baghdad Provincial Council voted to remove Governor Abdul Muttalib Al-Alawi. The news was covered by several pages, including Al-Khwa Al-Nadheefa (Post Impact: 13%) and Baghdad (Post Impact: 5%). According to the posts, the council immediately followed the dismissal by voting to appoint Haider Mohan Al-Fayyad as the new governor of Baghdad. The page Maher Mohey::Voice of the Nation’s Protectors (Post Impact: 4%) shared a video reel showing the moment the new governor was selected.

9. Drone Intercepted Near Erbil International Airport

A security incident in the Kurdistan Region was reported across multiple news-focused pages. According to Steven Nabil :: Steven Nabil (Post Impact: 9%) and Al-Khwa Al-Nadheefa (Post Impact: 13%), the Kurdistan anti-terrorism service announced that a booby-trapped drone was shot down or detonated near Erbil International Airport on the night of July 3. The initial reports stated that the incident caused no human or material damage. The Baghdad (Post Impact: 4%) page shared a video claiming to show the moment an object, possibly the drone, fell in a village near the airport.

10. Rumors of Widespread Internet Shutdown Cause Concern

Multiple pages circulated “urgent” news claiming that internet services would be gradually shut down across Iraq, causing public concern. Pages such as Nafs Iraq (Post Impact: 12%) and Markaz Al-Iraqi Al-Khabari (Post Impact: 11%) both posted alerts that “most internet towers” in the country would be taken offline. Diyala Diyala TV (Post Impact: 9%) provided a more specific detail, stating that the shutdown would affect towers in areas served by fiber optic cables from two specific companies. The reason for the alleged shutdown was not provided in the posts.