An analysis of 501 posts by Miqrab AI on September 26, 2025, reveals that Iraqi discourse on X / Twitter was dominated by commemorations for the late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, which elicited both strong praise and condemnation. Another major narrative focused on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the United Nations, where he issued direct threats against Iraqi militia leaders, sparking widespread discussion on the potential for regional escalation. Concurrently, users closely followed developments regarding the imminent re-imposition of UN sanctions on Iran after Russia and China failed to secure a delay, with many speculating on the political and economic fallout for Iraq. Personal news from high-profile figures and content from satirical programs also garnered significant engagement.

Today’s Top 10 X (Twitter) Trends in Iraq:

1. Tributes and Protests Over Hassan Nasrallah Commemorations

The anniversary of Hassan Nasrallah’s death triggered a polarized reaction in Baghdad, with many accounts sharing images and praise while others expressed strong opposition. Accounts like Haidar (Post Impact: 40%) and Sabereen news (Post Impact: 10%) shared photos of Nasrallah’s image displayed on Baghdad Mall, celebrating him as a symbol of resistance. Dr. Hussein Al-Safi (Post Impact: 32%) praised him with the words, “Women are sterile to give birth to the likes of Sayyed Hassan.” Conversely, Mujtahid Iraq (Post Impact: 27%) described him as a “terrorist, son of a terrorist” and condemned the display in Tahrir Square, warning, “Baghdad will crush you.” Supporters, such as Jafar Al-Aboudi (Post Impact: 20%), highlighted his alleged affection for Iraq, quoting him as saying, “The most important thing is Iraq.”

2. Netanyahu Threatens to Eliminate Iraqi Militia Leaders

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the United Nations, in which he directly threatened Iraqi militias, was a major topic of discussion. Rafid Jaboori (Post Impact: 27%) reported that Netanyahu spoke about Iran’s influence and warned that Israel could kill militia leaders in Iraq. The specific threat was quoted by several pages, including Shaho Al-Qaradaghi (Post Impact: 21%) and Rusly Al-Maliki (Post Impact: 15%), who shared Netanyahu’s statement: “The militias in Iraq we have deterred, and their leaders if they attack Israel we will eliminate them.” Yasser Eljuboori – Yasser Al-Jubouri (Post Impact: 12%) interpreted the threat to mean that Iraqi factions would no longer attack Israel. The statements were widely circulated, with many users questioning how Iraqi armed groups would respond.

3. Focus on Impending UN Sanctions Against Iran

Multiple accounts reported on the failure of Russia and China to delay the re-imposition of UN sanctions on Iran, signaling an escalation of international pressure. Rusly Al-Maliki (Post Impact: 25%) announced that “very harsh sanctions” would be applied to Iran within hours, stating, “It’s over.” Hiba Al-Nnayib (Post Impact: 15%) and Mazen Al-Eshaiker (Post Impact: 7%) both noted that the UN Security Council had rejected the proposal for a six-month postponement. Haidar (Post Impact: 9%) added that the sanctions were expected to take effect the next evening and that potential Iranian responses could include withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

4. Ahmed Albasheer Targets “Kataeb Al-Akhawayn”

Satirical commentator Ahmed Albasheer and his show generated high engagement with posts targeting a group referred to as “Kataeb Al-Akhawayn” (The Two Brothers Brigades). Ahmed Albasheer (Post Impact: 43%) shared a video identifying an individual named “Haj Abu Wafa Al-Wafai” as the “owner and founder” of the group. The account for his program, Jumhuriyat Albasheer (Post Impact: 18%), promoted a new episode titled “Dissolve the Hashd,” referring to the Popular Mobilization Forces. These posts suggest a critical focus on militia groups and their leaders in the new season of his show, “Albasheer Show X w Muraba.”

5. Imad Bajalan Announces Father’s Passing

Journalist Imad Bajalan announced the death of his father in a post that received the highest engagement rate among all analyzed tweets. Imad Bajalan (Post Impact: 100%) shared the news with a Quranic verse, stating, “My father and the apple of my eye is in God’s hands.” The post included an image of his late father, drawing a significant outpouring of condolences and sympathy from his followers. He later posted another image without text, which was also understood to be related to his family’s loss.

6. TV Personality Ahmed Albasheer Promotes New Show

Satirist Ahmed Albasheer and his show’s official account heavily promoted the new season of his program, “Albasheer Show X w Muraba.” Jumhuriyat Albasheer (Post Impact: 19%) posted a trailer for the night’s episode, asking followers what they most wanted to see. Ahmed Albasheer – Ahmad Albasheer (Post Impact: 18%) also announced that the show would air shortly on the DW Arabic channel. The promotion built anticipation for the show’s content, which often focuses on political and social criticism in Iraq.

7. Praise for Erbil Electricity Project

A video showcasing the city of Erbil at night after the implementation of a new electricity project gained attention. Dr.Nayif Kurdistani (Post Impact: 26%) shared a clip of a brightly lit Erbil, crediting the “Ronaki” project for providing 24-hour national electricity. The post highlighted a perceived developmental success in the Kurdistan Region.

8. Rusly Al-Maliki Predicts a Decline in Iranian Influence

Political analyst Rusly Al-Maliki predicted a significant decline in Iran’s influence over Iraq in the near future. In a detailed post, Rusly Al-Maliki (Post Impact: 16%) argued that Iran’s grip on Iraq is “cartoonish” and that Baghdad will take “soft and quiet” measures to distance itself, driven either by its own will or by external pressure. He claimed that armed factions are being severely constrained and that the next Iraqi government will be conditioned on rejecting Iranian influence, concluding with the ominous phrase, “Winter is coming.”

9. Conflicting Views on the Late Saddam Hussein

The legacy of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein was debated in several posts. Noor – Um Omar (Post Impact: 13%) shared a video praising him as a leader who sat with the people, writing, “May God have mercy on you, O son of Iraq.” In contrast, Hiba Al-Nnayib (Post Impact: 9%) mocked Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi for what she called “Saddam Hussein syndrome,” suggesting his attempts to project strength were comical unlike Saddam’s, which she said were frightening.

10. Criticism of the Iraqi Finance Minister

The Iraqi Minister of Finance faced sharp criticism from Dr. Hussein Al-Safi (Post Impact: 12%), who accused her of harming the Iraqi people. The post claims that the “Shia-backed minister” has “waged the most severe war on the Shia governorates,” diverted half the budget to Erbil, halted employee bonuses and promotions, and is working to harm the Iraqi people. The user compared her actions to an enemy imposed upon them, accusing her of fighting people for their livelihoods.