Based on a Miqrab AI analysis of 493 Facebook posts trending on July 31, 2025, the primary narratives in Iraq revolve around political and religious figures, government actions, and media regulation. The most engaging content featured expressions of popular support for cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, particularly in relation to upcoming religious events. A significant government announcement from the Ministry of Interior regarding recruitment for police colleges and institutes also garnered widespread attention. Another major topic was the decision by the Communications and Media Commission to permanently shut down Al-Baghdadia TV channel, which was widely reported. Posts from Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani’s office highlighted government achievements in healthcare and economic policy, while positive security news about police recovering stolen gold in Baghdad and urban development projects also trended across multiple pages.

Today’s Top 10 Facebook Trends in Iraq:

1. Muqtada al-Sadr’s Activities and Public Praise

Posts showing support for cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, often referred to as “Abu Hashim,” received the highest engagement. The page Muhammad Nasser Khalif Muhammad Nasser Khalif (Post Impact: 100%) shared a video with the caption “Abu Hashim, and what a blessing ❤️”, which trended significantly. In a more formal announcement, The Private Office of His Eminence Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr (Post Impact: 9%) reported that the leader was reviewing the locations and numbers of Husseini mourning councils being set up across Iraq, to which he commented, “The captives are free and the Umayyads are evil.” Another post from Muhammad Nasser Khalif Muhammad Nasser Khalif (Post Impact: 43%) included a prayer for health and strength through the intercession of Imam Hussein, reflecting the religious context of Sadr’s activities.

2. Ministry of Interior Announces Major Recruitment Drive

The Iraqi Ministry of Interior announced the opening of applications for several police training institutions, generating significant interest. The official Iraqi Ministry of Interior page (Post Impact: 31%) detailed the requirements for الدوره (12) (Cycle 12) at the Police Commissioners Preparation Institute for graduates of intermediate school. The Ministry also published separate announcements for الدوره (72) (Cycle 72) at the First Police College in Baghdad (Post Impact: 10%) and the Second Police College in Basra (Post Impact: 6%) for high school graduates. The news was also shared by pages like Support for Iraqi Security Forces (Post Impact: 6%), which summarized the openings.

3. Al-Baghdadia TV Channel Permanently Closed

Multiple news and commentary pages reported on the permanent closure of Al-Baghdadia TV channel by the Communications and Media Commission. Al-Khawa Al-Nadhifa (Post Impact: 24%) stated the closure was due to “broadcasting inflammatory content that violates media broadcasting regulations.” Similarly, the page Baghdad (Post Impact: 12%) and From Baghdad (Post Impact: 4%) reported the same reason for the shutdown, highlighting that the channel’s content was deemed “inflammatory.”

4. PM Al-Sudani Highlights Government Achievements

The official page of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani shared several posts outlining his government’s progress and priorities. In one post, Engineer Mohamed Shia Al Sudani (Post Impact: 20%) stated, “We are working to end the depletion of resources and the citizen’s need to travel outside Iraq.” Another post highlighted achievements in pharmaceutical security, noting that the national production of medicines now covers 40% of the market, up from 10% (Post Impact: 7%). The page also mentioned that the government has initiated projects to build 16 new 100-bed hospitals in various districts (Post Impact: 3%).

5. Baghdad Police Recover 16kg of Stolen Gold

A positive security story circulated about police forces in Baghdad recovering a large quantity of stolen gold, bringing joy to its owner. The Baghdad page (Post Impact: 5%) shared a video showing the “hysterical joy” of a jewelry shop owner after security forces returned 16 kilograms of gold to him, with local residents joining in the celebration. The page Maraya (Post Impact: 5%) also posted a video of the goldsmith’s ecstatic reaction after his stolen property was recovered.

6. “Turkish Restaurant” Building to Become Italian Hospital

Several pages reported on the government’s plan to convert the abandoned “Turkish Restaurant” building in Baghdad into a modern hospital. The Governmental Palace (Post Impact: 5%) announced, “Officially, after more than 25 years of neglect, we bid farewell to the name ‘Turkish Restaurant,’ which will be transformed into the Italian Hospital.” The page Jokes of the World through Iraqi Eyes (Post Impact: 3%) noted the building had been derelict for over thirty years and that Prime Minister Al-Sudani had initiated work on its transformation. Iraq Projects (Post Impact: 2%) confirmed that work has started on the 103-bed Italian Hospital.

7. Iraqi Flags Raised Over Khor Abdullah

Pages celebrated the visible presence of Iraqi flags on vessels in the Khor Abdullah waterway as a display of national sovereignty. The Governmental Palace (Post Impact: 5%) shared a video with the message: “Iraqi flags flutter over Khor Abdullah 🇮🇶. The news is what you see, not what you hear.” Similarly, Jokes of the World through Iraqi Eyes (Post Impact: 2%) described it as a “beautiful and joyous scene” and referenced a report from Al-Iraqiya channel on the matter.

8. Mohammed al-Halbousi Holds Political Meetings

The official page of Mohammed al-Halbousi, President of the Taqaddum Party, shared updates on his recent political engagements. One post from Mohammed Al-Halbousi (Post Impact: 3%) detailed his meeting with the Kuwaiti Ambassador, Hassan Mohammed Al-Zaman, where they discussed bilateral relations and resolving outstanding issues. Other posts reported on his meetings with elders, dignitaries (Post Impact: 2%), and youth from the Al-Mada’in district in Baghdad (Post Impact: 2%) to discuss local issues and the upcoming parliamentary elections.

9. Interior Minister Continues Weekly Citizen Meetings

The Minister of Interior, Abd al-Amir al-Shammari, continued his practice of holding weekly meetings with citizens, families of martyrs, and ministry personnel. The Media Office of the Minister of Interior (Post Impact: 3%) reported that the minister emphasized giving “great attention to humanitarian cases and following up on all matters related to completing their transactions.” Another post from the same page showed a video of the minister listening directly to the needs of attendees and stressing the importance of removing obstacles for them (Post Impact: 1%).

10. Leaders Check on Nouri al-Maliki’s Health

Following news about his health, political leaders visited Nouri al-Maliki, the head of the State of Law Coalition, to check on him. The page We Are All Iraq and for Iraq (Post Impact: 2%) reported that Prime Minister Al-Sudani checked on al-Maliki’s health and praised his “national contribution and role in Iraq’s stability.” In a separate visit, Haider Al-Abadi (Post Impact: 1%), head of the Al-Nasr Coalition, also visited the former prime minister to inquire about his well-being.