Based on an analysis of 485 Facebook posts trending in Iraq on September 1, 2025, Miqrab AI identified several key narratives. The most engaging conversations revolved around political criticism and legal actions involving prominent figures like Khamis al-Khanjar and Haider al-Faili. National security was another major theme, with multiple pages reporting on a successful Iraqi intelligence operation against a Daesh financing network in West Africa. Other significant topics included public service announcements, such as the launch of a new national mobile phone company, and religious commemorations for the martyrdom of Imam Hassan al-Askari. Additionally, allegations of corruption, nepotism, and malpractice in public institutions, including a scandal at Al-Karamah Hospital, garnered significant attention and public debate.

Today’s Top 10 Facebook Trends in Iraq:

1. Criticism and Legal Action Involving Khamis al-Khanjar

A video posted by Mohammed Nasser Khalif Mohammed Nasser Khalif (Post Impact: 33%) features a citizen expressing extreme distress and fear related to politician Khamis al-Khanjar, exclaiming “Oh people, oh world, help me, I’m going to die” over what he calls “Khamis al-Khanjar.” In a related development, activist Ammar Al-Hilfi (Post Impact: 5%) announced that he is facing a lawsuit filed against him by Khamis al-Khanjar’s lawyer under Article 433 of the penal code, related to defamation. Al-Hilfi stated he requested an official notification and will be in Baghdad the following week to address the summons.

2. Iraqi Intelligence Dismantles Daesh Network in Africa

The Iraqi National Intelligence Service (Post Impact: 11%) issued a statement announcing a major cross-border operation that led to the arrest of a key Daesh financing network in West Africa. The statement, shared by pages like The Tactical Cell (Post Impact: 11%) and Steven Nabil (Post Impact: 9%), explained that the network was responsible for funding terrorist cells and smuggling operatives. This operation was an extension of a previous one in Kirkuk in 2023 and was conducted with the supervision of the Supreme Judicial Council. Samer Jawad (Post Impact: 5%) shared a clip where former official Mohammed al-Bayati discussed the details of the successful intelligence mission.

3. Iraqis Commemorate Martyrdom of Imam Hassan al-Askari

Several pages marked the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hassan al-Askari, the eleventh Shia Imam. The Clean Brotherhood (Post Impact: 14%) and Hakem Al-Zamili (Post Impact: 5%) published posts recalling the Imam’s honorable stances in defending Islam and his patience against the injustice of the Abbasid state. Similarly, the RCD – Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue (Post Impact: 5%) extended condolences and prayed for his intercession. Photographer Hussein Faleh (Post Impact: 5%) shared an image from the city of Samarra on the eve of the commemoration, capturing the atmosphere of the event.

4. Mohammed Al-Danbous Discusses “Contractor Factions”

In a series of clips from an interview on the program “Bwodooh” (Clearly), hosted by Mohammed Jabbar (Post Impact: 14%), Mohammed Al-Danbous, described as being close to the factions, is shown admitting to the existence of “contractor factions.” In another segment shared by Mohammed Jabbar (Post Impact: 8%), Al-Danbous is asked about the whereabouts of the factions, to which he replies they are being kept “for a rainy day” (“sa’at al-dheej”). A third clip from the same page (Post Impact: 6%) highlights him allegedly evading the question of who the factions are being saved for.

5. Claims of Secret Meetings in Najaf to Change Regime

Pages are circulating statements by former military spokesman Abdul Karim Khalaf claiming that foreign-directed entities are holding secret meetings in Najaf with the goal of changing Iraq’s ruling system. The page From Baghdad (Post Impact: 11%) highlighted Khalaf’s assertion that “there are parties operating inside Iraq on foreign orders and holding meetings in Najaf to change the regime!” The Baghdad (Post Impact: 6%) page echoed these claims, emphasizing the seriousness of the alleged meetings taking place in the holy city.

6. Communications Minister Announces National Mobile Company

The Minister of Communications, Dr. Hiyam Al-Yasiri, officially announced the establishment of the National Mobile Phone Company. A video of the announcement was shared by the official Iraqi Ministry of Communications (Post Impact: 12%) page. The news was also shared by Maher Mouhi::Voice of the Protectors of the Homeland (Post Impact: 5%), who described it as good news for Iraqis, signaling a new government-led entry into the mobile communications sector.

7. Mosul Municipality Fines Citizen for Littering

The director of Mosul’s municipality, Abd al-Sattar al-Habbo, took to social media to publicly address a citizen who was caught littering from their car. The page Bab Al-Toob (Post Impact: 4%) quoted al-Habbo’s direct message to the offender: “It’s a shame… you throw your trash from the car onto a clean street… Prepare 250,000 [dinars], you will pay it.” The page Mosul – MOSUL (Post Impact: 2%) also reported on the incident, confirming that the director fined the citizen 250,000 dinars for throwing waste onto the street.

8. Haider al-Faili Accused of Hypocrisy and Blasphemy

In a highly impactful video, the page Haider Al-Hamdani (Post Impact: 100%) launched a scathing attack on an individual named Haider al-Faili, claiming his wife has exposed his “true face.” The post accuses al-Faili of a series of grave offenses, including blasphemy against God and the prophets, insulting the religious authority (Marja’iyya), and supporting the Ba’ath party. The page further alleges that al-Faili is now opportunistically changing his allegiance to praise former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and support his candidates in the upcoming elections, describing him as someone with “no jealousy or manliness.”

9. Nepotism Alleged in Youngest Ambassador Appointment

A viral reel from the page REC TUBER (Post Impact: 51%) focuses on what it calls the “youngest ambassador in the history of the Iraqi state.” The short video strongly implies that the appointment was not based on merit but rather on nepotism, with the caption stating, “the secret behind it is an uncle!” This narrative suggests that family connections, rather than qualifications, were the deciding factor in securing the high-profile diplomatic position, sparking debate about corruption and favoritism in state appointments.

10. Leaked Video Sparks Outrage at Al-Karamah Hospital

A video shared by Haider Al-Hamdani (Post Impact: 45%) has caused shock by showing Bangladeshi workers inside the kidney dialysis unit at Al-Karamah Hospital. The post’s text questions the presence of these workers in such a sensitive medical environment, raising serious concerns about patient safety. The caption asks directly: “Are patients’ lives in danger?”, prompting public outcry and demands for an explanation from health authorities regarding hospital standards and the qualifications of staff in critical care units.