Based on an analysis of (506) Facebook posts by Miqrab AI on September 17, 2025, the key themes dominating online conversations in Iraq include a widely celebrated humanitarian act by singer Mohammed Al-Salem, which garnered the highest engagement. Political discourse is also prominent, with influential cleric Muqtada al-Sadr issuing a stern warning about the country’s water crisis, sparking significant discussion. Additionally, accusations regarding Prime Minister Al-Sudani’s historical affiliations are circulating, alongside news of his government’s infrastructure achievements. Geopolitical developments, including an alleged Israeli warning and the US designation of several Iraqi factions as terrorist groups, are also major topics of conversation.

Today’s Top 10 Facebook Trends in Iraq:

1. Singer Mohammed Al-Salem Gifts Taxi to Tuk-Tuk Driver

Singer Mohammed Al-Salem fulfilled a promise by traveling from Dubai to Baghdad to give a new taxi to a tuk-tuk driver who had set his own vehicle on fire in desperation. Pages like Erbil Events (Post Impact: 100%) praised this as a “humane act” that proves “the world is still good.” Maher Mouhi::Voice of the Homeland’s Protectors (Post Impact: 22%) called it a “praiseworthy stance,” noting the driver had appealed for help. Latest Iraqi Events (Post Impact: 19%) shared the driver’s story of hardship, explaining he burned his tuk-tuk out of frustration after a traffic officer tried to impound it, which was his only source of income for his family.

2. Muqtada al-Sadr Warns of National Water Crisis

Influential cleric Muqtada al-Sadr issued a warning about Iraq’s worsening water crisis. His official page, The Private Office of His Eminence Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr (Post Impact: 86%), shared his post from the “X” platform with the hashtag #Water_is_the_source_of_life. Hussam Alhaj (Post Impact: 12%) highlighted al-Sadr’s warning that specialists will be held responsible and that the “oppressed Iraqi people will be harmed by the water crisis as they were by the electricity crisis.” Similarly, politician Hakim al-Zamili (Post Impact: 12%) thanked al-Sadr for bringing attention to the “real crisis” in Iraq, stating that inaction could lead to disease, death, and drought.

3. PM Al-Sudani Accused of Ba’athist Affiliations

A video of political analyst Ghaleb Al-Shabandar accusing Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani of having Ba’athist affiliations circulated widely. Pages such as Ardah (Post Impact: 48%) and Al-Marsad Press (Post Impact: 17%) shared the clip where Al-Shabandar claims, “Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani is a Ba’athist, the son of a Ba’athist !!” In response, the program “The Decision is Yours” hosted by Sahar Abbas Jameel (Post Impact: 11%) featured politician Al-Nuri refuting the claim and providing details about the death of Al-Sudani’s father.

4. Israel Allegedly Issues Warning to Iraq

A video segment from the program “Clearly” suggested that Israel has issued a warning to Iraq. The host, on the page Mohammed Jabbar (Post Impact: 94%), presented the topic under the headline, “An Israeli warning to Iraq: Avoid the strike.” The clip discussed the potential for an Israeli military strike and the implications for Iraq, framing it as a direct and serious threat that Iraq must navigate to prevent being targeted.

5. Adila Hammoud’s Candidacy Sparks Criticism

The announcement by former Minister of Health Dr. Adila Hammoud that she is running for parliament with the State of Law Coalition has been met with sharp sarcasm. Journalist Steven Nabil (Post Impact: 59%) posted her official candidacy statement and commented sarcastically that under her leadership, the Iraqi health sector developed to rival American and British medical centers. He ironically suggested that this “giant experience and tremendous development” would lead people to vote for her in droves. Her statement promised to prioritize citizens’ needs, particularly in health and services, and reaffirmed her support for the Popular Mobilization Forces.

6. PM Opens Baghdad-Mosul Road, Praised by Speaker

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, accompanied by Parliament Speaker Dr. Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani, officially opened the rehabilitated Baghdad-Mosul road entrance. Pages like One Presidency (Post Impact: 18%) shared videos of the Prime Minister’s speech at the event. Speaker Al-Mashhadani’s official page, Dr. Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani (Post Impact: 8%), highlighted his praise for the government’s efforts and Sudani’s efficiency. In a widely shared clip posted by the Government Communication Team (Post Impact: 8%), Al-Mashhadani is shown addressing the Prime Minister, stating, “He who does not thank Al-Sudani does not thank God… you are the son of the state and the founder of the modern Iraqi state.”

7. Fake Sistani Statement on Elections Debunked

Fact-checking pages are actively debunking a forged document attributed to Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani that calls for a boycott of the upcoming elections. Digital Defense Line (Post Impact: 17%) stated that the document is fabricated and that no official statement has been issued by Sistani’s office on this matter. The page reminded followers that Sistani’s last official stance was in 2021, when he encouraged participation. Similarly, We are all Iraq and for Iraq (Post Impact: 9%) confirmed that “The circulated document is forged” and that Sistani has not yet called for participation in the elections.

8. Government Allocates Land to State Employees

The Iraqi government has announced initiatives to provide land for state employees in the education and security sectors. Prime Minister Engineer Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani (Post Impact: 10%) announced that he directed all governors to begin allocating serviced land plots for educational and teaching staff. In a parallel move, the Media Office of the Minister of Interior (Post Impact: 10%) reported that Minister Abdul Amir Al-Shammari held a meeting to discuss the allocation of land plots for the ministry’s personnel, stressing the need to select locations “befitting the sacrifices of the men of this ancient institution.”

9. US Designates Iraqi Factions as Terrorist Groups

The US State Department has officially designated four Iraqi armed factions as terrorist organizations, a move that is being widely discussed on Iraqi social media. The Genuine Iraqi (Post Impact: 7%) listed the groups as Harakat Ansar Allah al-Awfiya, Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada, Harakat al-Nujaba, and Kata’ib al-Imam Ali. Ahmed AlHamdani (Post Impact: 9%) reported that Washington’s decision puts Prime Minister Al-Sudani in an “embarrassing” position with his partners and noted that there are efforts to add the Badr Organization to the list. During her show, journalist Sahar Abbas Jameel (Post Impact: 5%) featured politician Kazim Al-Sayadi, who stated that this classification “means the beginning of the war.”

10. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Expected Visit to Baghdad

Anticipation is building for a visit by football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo to Baghdad for an upcoming match between his Saudi club, Al-Nassr, and Iraqi club Al-Zawraa. Yalla (Post Impact: 10%) reported that the Al-Nassr delegation includes Ronaldo and that his presence would be an “exceptional event that brings joy to the hearts of Iraqis,” especially after his absence from a match last year disappointed fans. The page Baghdad (Post Impact: 6%) also confirmed that Al-Nassr has officially requested an entry visa for Ronaldo to travel to Iraq for the match.