Based on a Miqrab AI analysis of 496 Facebook posts trending in Iraq on July 28, 2025, the social media landscape was dominated by intense political criticism, pressing security concerns, and public frustration over government services. The most engaged-with content featured commentators like Najim Al-Rubaiei lambasting the justice system and Haider Al-Hamdani criticizing the Interior Ministry’s treatment of wounded soldiers. Significant security events, such as armed clashes between factions and Federal Police in Baghdad, and warnings about potential drone attacks during the upcoming Arbaeen pilgrimage, captured widespread attention. Discussions also revolved around the contentious Khor Abdullah maritime agreement with Kuwait, the persistent electricity crisis, and threats from a U.S. congressman to cut funding to Iraq over militia activities. Alongside these serious topics, social media users also shared regional cultural news, such as the passing of musician Ziad Rahbani, and official government communications regarding education and infrastructure.

Today’s Top 10 Facebook Trends in Iraq:

1. Najim Al-Rubaiei Slams Justice System Over Pardons

Journalist Najim Al-Rubaiei expressed anger over what he perceives as a failure of the Iraqi justice system. In a highly impactful video on his page, Al-I’lamiy Najim Al-Rubaiei (Post Impact: 100%), he highlighted a case where “200 lawsuits” allegedly concluded with a pardon, questioning the lack of accountability. In a related post from the same page, he describes the story of corruption in Iraq as “a frightening story,” further emphasizing his critical stance on governance and the judiciary. This narrative of a broken and corrupt system resonated strongly with his audience.

2. Wounded Soldiers Sent on “Sea Trips” Instead of Treatment

The page of Haider Al-Hamdani (Post Impact: 57%) heavily criticized the Ministry of Interior for its handling of war-wounded personnel. The post alleges that instead of receiving proper medical treatment, wounded soldiers are being sent on “sea trips” to Turkey. The video’s caption sarcastically states the ministry is treating them “from the battlefield to the ‘Turkish swimsuit'” and sending them on trips “without treatment!”. This story highlights a narrative of governmental neglect and mismanagement concerning the welfare of its security forces.

3. Renewed Controversy Over Khor Abdullah Agreement

The Khor Abdullah maritime agreement with Kuwait became a major point of contention on Facebook. The page Min Baghdad (Post Impact: 44%) reported that politician Faiq Al-Sheikh Ali attacked MP Amer Abdul Jabbar, accusing him of fabricating the issue for electoral purposes. Conversely, Salim Mashkour (Post Impact: 8%) shared a video of MP Dr. Raed Al-Maliki, who claimed the Iraqi Foreign Ministry has not submitted its maritime map to the UN, risking the UN’s adoption of Kuwait’s map by default. Dr. Hamid Abdullah (Post Impact: 8%) also weighed in, linking the issue to the historical loss of rights in the Shatt al-Arab. These posts reflect a deep political division and public anxiety over national sovereignty and maritime rights.

4. Armed Clashes Between Factions and Police in Baghdad

A significant security incident involving armed clashes in southern Baghdad drew considerable attention. Khan Jaghan (Post Impact: 10%) provided detailed security information, alleging that the attack on Federal Police was carried out by members of Kata’ib Hezbollah and Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq. The conflict reportedly stemmed from the replacement of a Director of Agriculture. The Ministry of Interior later announced the arrest of the former director for his role in the armed assault, a development reported by Al-Khwa Al-Nadifa (Post Impact: 20%). The human cost of the violence was highlighted by Akhir Al-Ahdath Al-Iraqiya (Post Impact: 11%), which shared scenes from the funeral of one of the victims. Steven Nabil (Post Impact: 6%) characterized the event as the “non-state fighting the state.”

5. Lebanese Artist Fairuz Mourns Son Ziad Rahbani

The passing of Lebanese musician Ziad Rahbani, son of the legendary singer Fairuz, was a major cultural story shared across Iraqi social media. The page Al-Khwa Al-Nadifa (Post Impact: 34%) reported on Fairuz’s first public appearance in years as she bid farewell to her son at a large funeral, noting the sad departure of “one of the most prominent symbols of music in the Arab world.” Similarly, the Baghdad (Post Impact: 16%) page shared a video of Fairuz, commenting, “How wonderful you are, Fairuz, even in your sorrow, you are an icon.” The posts reflect a shared sense of grief and admiration for the iconic artistic family across the Arab world.

6. Government Campaign to Remove Illegal Stalls in Baghdad

Pages shared videos and commentary on a government campaign to remove illegal street stalls and encroachments in Baghdad. Al-Qasr Al-Hukoumi (Post Impact: 20%) posted a video of bulldozers, referred to as the “yellow monster,” clearing encroachments in the Al-Sinak area, with the caption, “With the law, against chaos.” The same page showed another removal operation in Suq Al-Awrah. In a related text post, Al-Qasr Al-Hukoumi (Post Impact: 10%) urged citizens not to buy from illegal stalls to avoid legitimizing them, arguing that many are backed by influential figures and are not simply poor people trying to make a living.

7. US Lawmaker Threatens to Cut Funding to Iraq

A threat from a U.S. lawmaker to halt funding to Iraq circulated widely, sparking discussions on Iraqi-U.S. relations and sovereignty. Journalist Steven Nabil (Post Impact: 23%) reported that U.S. Representative Joe Wilson declared the situation “unbearable” after what he called “Iranian militias” launched more drones. Wilson was quoted saying, “I will work to prevent funding for Iraq until it ends the financing of terrorist militias!” This development was framed as a major diplomatic issue, with Rusly Al-Maliki (Post Impact: 9%) describing a related statement from the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad as “fiery.”

8. PM Sudani Addresses Electricity Crisis Amid Public Complaints

The ongoing electricity crisis remained a focal point of discussion, with official government channels and public commentary offering different perspectives. The official page of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani (Post Impact: 28%) announced he chaired a meeting to follow up on electricity production and directed officials to respond quickly to citizen complaints. However, public frustration was fueled by statements from the Ministry of Electricity’s spokesperson, Ahmed Mousa. The page Min Baghdad (Post Impact: 10%) quoted him stating that there is no alternative to Iranian gas for power generation, adding defiantly, “and whoever doesn’t like it, it’s up to them!” Furthermore, Iraq 24 (Post Impact: 14%) reported Mousa admitting his own limited electricity supply.

9. Security Concerns Rise Ahead of Arbaeen Pilgrimage

As the Arbaeen pilgrimage approaches, security concerns are mounting on social media. Khabar Ajel (Post Impact: 18%) reported that MP Ali Turki cited security reports expressing fears of attacks on pilgrims using drones. This concern is coupled with news of heightened security measures. Both Iraq 24 (Post Impact: 9%) and Nafs Iraq (Post Impact: 5%) announced that security forces are set to enter Alert Level “C” on the upcoming Monday, indicating an official response to potential threats ahead of the major religious event.

10. Political Leaders Engage in Meetings and Religious Events

Iraqi political figures were active, with their official pages highlighting their engagements. The page of Mohammed Al-Halbousi (Post Impact: 16%), head of the Taqaddum Party, shared photos of his meeting with the new governor of Baghdad, Atwan Al-Atwani, to discuss support for the local government. Meanwhile, the Private Office of Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr (Post Impact: 27%) posted that the Sadrist leader was reviewing the locations and numbers of Husseini mourning councils being held across Iraq for Muharram, commenting, “Peace be upon the captive who completed the journey.” These posts serve to keep the leaders’ activities visible to their supporters and the public.