Based on an analysis of 481 Facebook posts by Miqrab AI on September 13, 2025, the primary narratives in Iraq revolve around political activism, social controversies, and governmental actions. The most engaging content featured activist Haider al-Hamdani questioning government spending and conducting high-profile interviews. Significant social commentary emerged around the behavior of online influencers and the cancellation of university graduation parties due to a perceived lack of public taste. Politically, a statement from Muqtada al-Sadr disavowing members promoting election candidates garnered major attention, as did renewed discussions about the influence of the Ba’ath party. Meanwhile, posts highlighting Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani’s activities, including meetings with citizens and honoring security graduates, aimed to project an image of a proactive and successful government.

Today’s Top 10 Facebook Trends in Iraq:

1. Haider al-Hamdani Questions Diwaniyah Reconstruction Funds

Activist Haider al-Hamdani dominated Facebook feeds with videos questioning the fate of 2 trillion Iraqi dinars allocated for the reconstruction of Diwaniyah province. A post from his page, Haider Al-Hamdani (Post Impact: 100%), shows him walking through the city’s streets searching for signs of the promised development. Concurrently, another viral video shared by Haider Khalaf Ghazi (Post Impact: 47%) featured al-Hamdani’s interview with the ex-wife of Haider al-Faili, where she revealed shocking details about her former husband, further cementing al-Hamdani’s image as an investigative journalist and activist tackling corruption and social issues.

2. Influencer Slammed for Blocking Street for Pregnancy Announcement

A major social media controversy erupted after a content creator reportedly blocked a major street in Baghdad to celebrate his wife’s pregnancy, sparking widespread anger. The page The zelma (Post Impact: 64%) published a scathing critique of the influencer, accusing him of seeking attention at the public’s expense and arguing that such behavior negatively influences an entire generation of teenagers. The page Maraya (Post Impact: 20%) also covered the “popular anger” following the incident, highlighting the public’s frustration with influencers who disrupt daily life for online content.

3. Muqtada al-Sadr Disavows Members Promoting Candidates

Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr issued a statement disavowing a list of members from the Sadrist Movement and Saraya al-Salam who were found to be promoting certain candidates in the upcoming elections. According to the post by Al-Maktab al-Khas li-Samahat al-Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr (Post Impact: 42%), al-Sadr described them as “ignorant individuals being exploited by the corrupt for their own gains” and called on his followers to boycott them for being “disobedient to orders and directives.” The statement was also shared by Saraya al-Salam – Directorate of Central Media (Post Impact: 3%), reinforcing the message within the movement.

4. PM Sudani’s Meeting with Expatriate Woman Goes Viral

A video of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani meeting with an expatriate Christian woman named Aliaa Ayaso, who had been away from Iraq for 35 years, was widely circulated. Pages like Al-Qasr Al-Hukoumi (Post Impact: 16%) and Da’m al-Quwwat al-Amniyya al-Iraqiyya (Post Impact: 5%) shared the clip where Ayaso enthusiastically tells the Prime Minister, “Whoever doesn’t vote for you, hit them with a brick,” a comment that drew laughter from Sudani. The interaction was portrayed positively across multiple pages, including Ayoun Al-Iraq (Post Impact: 5%) and Maher Mouhi::Sawt Humat al-Watan (Post Impact: 6%), as a symbol of optimism and support for the current government.

5. Political Leaders Discuss Ba’ath Party’s Influence

The banned Ba’ath Party became a topic of discussion after Ahmed al-Asadi reportedly detected a meeting of the party’s leadership in Kurdistan, as reported by Min Baghdad (Post Impact: 23%). Following this news, former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki made strong statements asserting that the era of military coups is over. Pages such as Ahmed Althawaq (Post Impact: 11%) and another post by Min Baghdad (Post Impact: 8%) quoted Maliki, who said, “We have closed in the face of the Ba’athists all doors for their attempts to return to the forefront.”

6. Ministry of Higher Education Cancels Graduation Parties

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research issued a decision to cancel all graduation party celebrations in both public and private universities and colleges. According to pages like Arda (Post Impact: 21%) and Shaar Banat (Post Impact: 3%), the official reason cited for the ban was the “absence of public taste” in how these events were being conducted. The decision generated considerable debate online, with users discussing the appropriateness of the ban and the nature of recent student celebrations.

7. Traffic Officer Filmed Accepting Bribe from Workers

A video showing a traffic police officer accepting a bribe from sanitation workers who collect recyclable cans circulated widely on Facebook, drawing condemnation. The page Iraqeen W Bas (Post Impact: 21%) reported that the Ministry of Interior took “strict legal measures” against the officer. This was echoed by Da’m al-Quwwat al-Amniyya al-Iraqiyya (Post Impact: 3%), which quoted the ministry as saying it is not honored to have such an individual in its ranks and that he will receive his just punishment.

8. PM Sudani Honors Security Institute Graduates

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani attended the graduation ceremony for the 30th session of the Higher Institute for Security and Administrative Development. As covered by his official media office Al-Maktab al-I’lami li-Ra’is al-Wuzara’ al-Iraqi (Post Impact: 14%), the Prime Minister, in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, granted the entire graduating class a six-month seniority bonus. This gesture, reported by pages like Maher Mouhi::Sawt Humat al-Watan (Post Impact: 11%) and Itilaf Al-I’mar wal-Tanmiya (Post Impact: 4%), was framed as a reward for the graduates’ dedication and performance.

9. Medical Student Murders Relatives Over Financial Losses

A shocking crime was reported across multiple pages, detailing how a second-year medical student murdered his aunt and her daughter. According to Yalla (Post Impact: 4%) and Akher Al-Ahdath Al-Iraqiya (Post Impact: 9%), Baghdad’s anti-crime directorate released a video from the crime scene where the suspect confessed. He stated his motive was a debt of over 40 million dinars lost in financial trading. The reports added that the suspect used Artificial Intelligence to learn how to commit the crime and subsequently set the house on fire to destroy evidence.

10. Sudani Government Promotes Achievements and Reconstruction

The government of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani actively promoted its accomplishments on Facebook. The Prime Minister’s official page, Al-Mohandes Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani (Post Impact: 18%), stated that his government has worked to provide a safe climate throughout Iraq and has succeeded in restoring international confidence and launching development projects. This narrative was supported by other pages, like Steven Nabil (Post Impact: 4%), which highlighted the successful reopening of Al-Rashid Street in Baghdad, while Bikhidmatik (Post Impact: 7%) reinforced the idea that these are not just isolated projects but signs that “reality is changing.”