Based on an analysis of 559 X / Twitter posts by Miqrab AI on July 22, 2025, the primary narratives circulating in Iraq centered on the escalating sectarian conflict in Syria involving Al-Jolani’s forces and the Druze minority, intense domestic political debates, and the fallout from the tragic fire in Kut. Discussions also prominently featured alleged Israeli intelligence operations dismantling Iran’s defenses, accusations of regional hypocrisy regarding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and online political rivalries between prominent Iraqi figures and their opponents. Other topics included a controversial proposal to shut down the internet at night, celebrations of academic achievement, and commentary on the conduct of Iraqi officials.

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

1. Syrian Conflict: Al-Jolani, the Druze, and Regional Powers

Multiple accounts are intensely focused on the conflict in Syria, particularly the actions of Al-Jolani’s forces against the Druze population in Suwayda and the broader regional implications. Haidar (Post Impact: 19%) shared extensive quotes from former Lebanese minister Wiam Wahab, who warned that “these Takfiris’ next battle will be with Iraq” and claimed Al-Jolani has sold out Syria for “the chair and money.” Sufian Al-Samarrai (Post Impact: 19%) alleged an “Iranian-Qatari-Turkish plan” to make Arab Sunnis appear as traitors, using the violence in Suwayda as an example. From a sectarian perspective, Hassan Al-Kaabi | H𝕒𝕤𝕤𝕒n A𝕝𝕜𝕒𝕒𝕓i (Post Impact: 38%) compared the nation that prefers Al-Jolani over “the Sayyid” to those who preferred Yazid over Imam Hussein. Other accounts like Mahdi Majeed (Post Impact: 10%) accused Iran and its proxies of using Gaza as a distraction from their true goal of “Sunni annihilation.” Concerns were also raised by Liqaa Maki (Post Impact: 10%) about the continued displacement of Bedouin families from Suwayda despite a ceasefire.

2. Faiq Al-Sheikh Ali Taunts His Online Opponents

Politician Faiq Al-Sheikh Ali was a prominent topic, posting twice about what he describes as coordinated online campaigns against him. In a high-engagement post, Faiq Al-Sheikh Ali/kalimati liltarikh (Post Impact: 39%) claimed that a group managing “100,000 loyalist accounts” held a meeting to change their attack strategy against him, instructing followers to stop personal insults and instead taunt him with comments like, “Hey coward? Why are you afraid of our comments?” In another post, Faiq Al-Sheikh Ali/kalimati liltarikh (Post Impact: 21%) mocked three specific individuals who he says desperately want him to reply to their insults, describing one as the son of a militia-affiliated MP, another as a lowlife, and the third as a “fledgling” being exploited by a leader.

3. Aftermath of Kut Market Fire and Governor’s Conduct

The tragic fire at a hypermarket in Kut, Wasit province, and the subsequent actions of Governor Mohammed Jameel Al-Mayahi generated significant discussion and criticism. Iyad Al-Anbar (Post Impact: 10%) criticized Prime Minister Al-Sudani’s decision to refer the governor for investigation, questioning the legality of the move and suggesting it was based on “electoral calculations.” This followed a recommendation from Parliament to dismiss the governor. YallaIraq_yalla (Post Impact: 4%) highlighted public anger over the governor appearing in three different outfits within eight hours of the tragedy, which was seen as an “insensitive media show.” In his defense, as reported by Haidar (Post Impact: 3%), the governor claimed he was “misled by the Civil Defense” into believing there were no casualties. Meanwhile, Salam Al-Husseini (Post Impact: 4%) viewed the Prime Minister’s move as a delay tactic to let public anger subside.

4. Proposal to Shut Down Internet at Night Stirs Debate

A proposal by Dr. Furqan Maher to shut down internet service daily from midnight until 6 a.m. became a major talking point. As shared by Wasan Al-Shaikhli (Post Impact: 71%), Dr. Maher argued the measure would improve sleep patterns, reduce staying up late, and limit family disintegration, considering the internet “one of the causes of social and health deterioration.” The post presented the idea as a circulating topic and directly asked followers for their opinions, prompting a wide debate on the merits and drawbacks of such a drastic measure.

5. Alleged Israeli Intelligence Operations Against Iran

Detailed accounts of alleged Israeli intelligence and military successes against Iran were shared across several pages. David Yassin (Post Impact: 8%) described “Operation Z-312,” claiming Israel managed to dismantle Iran’s air defense infrastructure and leave its airspace completely open, stating, “The Iranian defense doctrine did not fall… it was revealed that it was never built in the first place.” In another post, David Yassin (Post Impact: 7%) detailed “Operation S-410,” an alleged internal strike on a command room in Tehran where Iranian commanders were lured via a sophisticated cyber-attack before being targeted. The narrative of an ongoing conflict was reinforced by Rusly Al-Maliki 🇮🇶 رسلي المالكي (Post Impact: 8%), who quoted the Israeli Chief of Staff as saying, “The battle with Iran is not over yet.”

6. Starvation in Gaza and Accusations of Regional Hypocrisy

The severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, specifically the issue of starvation, was a recurring theme, often used to criticize the priorities of regional powers. The hashtag #غزة_تموت_جوعاً (Gaza is dying of hunger) was prevalent. Haidar (Post Impact: 23%) shared a video of a protest in Tel Aviv calling to stop the starvation of Gaza, contrasting it with the absence of similar protests in Arab capitals. Mahdi Majeed (Post Impact: 10%) directly challenged Iran, asking, “Now people in Gaza are dying of hunger, why doesn’t Iran fire a missile at Israel?” Issam Hussein (Post Impact: 6%) accused those celebrating Israeli strikes in Syria of hypocrisy, arguing they don’t truly care about Gaza but are using the cause to cover for military defeats. Jaafar Al-Aboudy (Post Impact: 4%) described the situation as a “crime of genocide.”

7. Academic Excellence of a Student from Babil Celebrated

A positive story celebrating the academic achievement of a female student from Babil province gained traction on social media. Wasan Al-Shaikhli (Post Impact: 18%) shared a post about Saja, a student from the city of Al-Qasim, who was one of the top students in Iraq with an outstanding score of 100.57. The post noted that her achievement was not highlighted by major TV channels like Al-Sharqiya or Al-Baghdadia. The story was also shared by Abu Drandesh Alaskree (Post Impact: 7%), who also posted a video celebrating the student and her remarkable grade.

8. Iran’s Shifting Stance on Israel and Palestine

Commentators highlighted a perceived shift or inconsistency in Iran’s official stance towards Israel and the Palestinian cause. Dhafer Alani (Post Impact: 15%) observed that “since the Iranian-Israeli confrontation stopped, the issue of Palestine has disappeared from Iranian political discourse, and Gaza is no longer mentioned.” This view was complemented by a post from Shahokurdy (Post Impact: 5%), who quoted the Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, as saying, “Tehran’s policy has never been to remove Israel from the world map,” pointing out the direct contradiction with speeches by Supreme Leader Khamenei.

9. Outrage Over Same-Sex Marriage Video

A video allegedly showing the marriage of an Emirati man to a Jordanian man sparked significant outrage and high engagement. The post, shared by Abu Drandesh Alaskree (Post Impact: 100%), had the single highest impact score in the dataset. The caption stated, “It has become public, an Emirati married a Jordanian, and they both work as TikTokers,” indicating strong disapproval of the event and its public nature. The post framed the marriage as a negative societal development.

10. Support for Former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki

Former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, known as Abu Israa, was the subject of supportive posts from several accounts. Wasan Al-Shaikhli (Post Impact: 17%) shared a photo of him with the caption “Protector of the Iraqi Constitution, the authentic leader Abu Israa.” Similarly, Rusly Al-Maliki 🇮🇶 رسلي المالكي (Post Impact: 8%) expressed a desire to hear a speech from al-Maliki discussing “remnants of the Ba’ath, Saddamists, takfiris, and mass graves,” indicating a longing for his strong rhetoric on these issues. These posts suggest a base of support that continues to view him as a powerful and necessary figure in Iraqi politics.