Based on the analysis of 556 X / Twitter posts trending on October 4, 2025, Miqrab AI found that online conversations in Iraq were dominated by a mix of domestic political scandals, international developments, and cultural debates. The most viral topic was a circulating video allegedly involving high-profile politicians Hadi Al-Amiri and Alia Nassif, which sparked widespread discussion and an official denial claiming it was an AI-generated smear. Iraqi political discourse was also rife with criticism directed at figures like Nouri Al-Maliki and Mustafa Sand, as well as scrutiny of the Prime Minister’s electoral list. Internationally, Hamas’s acceptance of a U.S.-proposed ceasefire plan for Gaza was a major focal point, with commentators analyzing the implications for Iran’s regional influence and questioning Hamas’s strategy. Other significant themes included praise for the sacrifices of southern Iraqis, satirical political commentary from popular shows, and controversies surrounding respect for national and religious symbols.

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

1. Alleged Explicit Video of Politicians Hadi Al-Amiri and Alia Nassif Sparks Controversy and Denial

A major topic of discussion was an alleged explicit video purportedly featuring Badr Organization leader Hadi Al-Amiri and Member of Parliament Alia Nassif. The politician and commentator Faiq Al-Sheikh Ali/Kalmati Lel Tarikh (Post Impact: 100%) dismissed the video, questioning its authenticity by stating, “Seriously, do you think Abu Hassan [Al-Amiri] would leave the women of Tehran and Isfahan… for Umm Hussein [Nassif]?” He called the film “nonsense” and shameful. Conversely, other accounts like Heba Al-Nnaayib HIBA Alnnayib (Post Impact: 47%) used the alleged “scandal” to criticize supporters of the politicians. In an official statement, MP Alia Nassif (Post Impact: 32%) categorically denied the video’s authenticity, claiming it was a fabrication created using “modern technologies and artificial intelligence” as part of a “fierce smear campaign” by political opponents ahead of the elections. She later added that the individual who published the video had attempted to blackmail her for $5,000.

2. Criticisms Target Prominent Iraqi Politicians and Iranian Influence

Several high-engagement posts leveled sharp criticisms against various Iraqi political figures. Faiq Al-Sheikh Ali/Kalmati Lel Tarikh (Post Impact: 90%) attacked activist Mustafa Sand for meeting with Mohammed Reda Al-Sistani, but directed his primary accusation at Hamed Al-Khafaf, whom he called his “friend since 1977,” accusing him of having a “dirty feature, which is his agency for the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.” Separately, former Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki was the subject of ridicule, with Heba Al-Nnaayib HIBA Alnnayib (Post Impact: 69%) posting a video of him and commenting, “Nouri al-Maliki imagines himself as Saddam Hussein,” questioning why his supporters fight Ba’athists if they are so influenced by Saddam. Prime Minister Al-Sudani’s electoral list also came under fire, as _. suhair Al_jumaili (Post Impact: 54%) questioned how a candidate who graduated in 2014 could become a colonel by 2024.

3. Hamas’s Acceptance of Trump-Brokered Gaza Ceasefire Plan Draws Mixed Reactions

Hamas’s agreement to a ceasefire plan proposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump was a dominant theme, generating a wide range of opinions. Some users, like Sajad Al-Jubori (Post Impact: 69%), questioned the entire conflict, asking, “Now that the brutal war on Gaza will end, we still don’t know from Hamas, what was the point of what it did on October 7?” Analyst Liqaa Maki (Post Impact: 68%) expressed skepticism about Trump’s sincerity, predicting that his “softness in describing Hamas will end after the release of Israeli prisoners.” Others were more critical of Hamas, with Mahdi Majeed (Post Impact: 41%) stating that Hamas served Netanyahu’s agenda of destroying Gaza. The move was also seen through a geopolitical lens by Rusly Al-Maliki (Post Impact: 30%), who argued that since Hamas agreed “بمعزل عن القرار الإيراني (regardless of the Iranian decision),” Iran’s “card to justify its positions under the pretext of Gaza has fallen.”

4. Albasheer Show’s Political Satire Becomes a Talking Point

The popular satirical program, Albasheer Show, was a significant topic of conversation, driven by clips from its latest episode. The official account, Albasheer Republic (Post Impact: 75%), shared a video clip and engaged its audience by asking which nickname featured in the segment they liked best. However, the show also attracted criticism from its opponents. Sheikh Mohammed Al-Basri (Post Impact: 56%) publicly mocked the show and its host, Ahmed Albasheer, for what he claimed were low viewership numbers on YouTube. He tagged the host and sarcastically asked if there was a “glitch in YouTube or have people gotten tired of your trivialities.”

5. Post Praising Southern Iraqis for Defending Mosul Women Goes Viral

A post with very high engagement celebrated the role of men from southern Iraq in fighting ISIS. Dr. Hussein Al-Safi (Post Impact: 100%) shared a video with the caption, “This is how the sons of the South rushed when the Chechen and the Afghan tried to marry the daughters of Mosul in a ‘jihad marriage’.” The post highlights a narrative of national unity and sacrifice, framing the actions of southern fighters, who are predominantly Shi’a, as a defense of the honor of women in the northern, predominantly Sunni, city of Mosul against foreign ISIS fighters.

6. User Expresses Shock Over Disrespect Shown to Ayatollah Khomeini

A highly engaged post by Wasan Al-Shaikhli (Post Impact: 96%) expressed astonishment and disapproval over a young person insulting the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. The user wrote, “I just want to understand where the fault is. Someone born in 2003 is cursing Sayyid Khomeini, may God have mercy on him.” The post reflects a generational and ideological divide, with the user questioning the upbringing or values of younger Iraqis who do not show reverence for a figure held in high esteem by certain political and religious factions in Iraq and Iran.

7. Baghdad’s Designation as 2025 Arab Tourism Capital Celebrated

An official announcement regarding Baghdad’s new status as a tourism hub generated positive discussion. Naeem Al-Aboudi (Post Impact: 58%), the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, posted that he had, on behalf of the Prime Minister, honored international graduation projects and award winners at the Arab Architecture Festival. He stated that the festival “celebrates the selection of Baghdad as the capital of Arab tourism for 2025” and described it as an occasion to “encourage creativity and enhance Arab and international cooperation” to serve sustainable development goals.

8. Posts Lament Foreign Influence and Betrayal of Iraqi Sovereignty

A sentiment of frustration over foreign influence and a perceived betrayal of national identity resonated in several posts. Abdelrazzaq Al-Hayali (Post Impact: 56%) shared a potent message connecting domestic corruption to regional politics, stating, “He who sold Iraq will not buy Jerusalem, O’ filth of history.” This view was echoed by Aayad Al Twfan (Post Impact: 22%), who contrasted the current reality with the vision of Iraq’s founder, King Faisal I. The user lamented that Iraq is now under a dual “American and Iranian occupation” and that multiple foreign flags fly in the country, a stark departure from the King’s declaration of a “free and sovereign” nation.

9. Candidate Criticized for Cutting a Cake Decorated with the Iraqi Flag

An incident involving a political candidate cutting a cake bearing the image of the Iraqi flag sparked online criticism. Prof. Dr. Ghalib Al-Da’amy (Post Impact: 43%) called the act a “grave mistake” and questioned the judgment of those involved. Other accounts amplified the story, with Haidar (Post Impact: 13%) noting that the candidate belonged to Prime Minister Al-Sudani’s “Emaar and Development” coalition and that activists viewed the act as a “disregard for the highest national symbol and the unity of Iraq.” Similarly, Dr. Qusai Shafiq (Post Impact: 13%) sarcastically commented that by cutting the flag, the candidate was symbolically “dividing Iraq.”

10. Arrest of Iraqi Jabhat al-Nusra Member in Syria Reported

News of the arrest of an Iraqi national affiliated with an extremist group in Syria was shared across several accounts. Haidar (Post Impact: 26%) reported that “Al-Jolani’s gangs” had arrested a Jabhat al-Nusra leader named “Qusay Al-Shammari,” an Iraqi who recently participated in events in the Syrian regions of Al-Sahel and Suwayda. Essam Hussein (Post Impact: 25%) provided further context, stating Al-Shammari had “participated in the extermination of Alawites and Druze” and was caught because he filmed his crimes. The account used the incident to warn about the presence of similar extremists within Iraq waiting for an opportunity to “kill the innocent.”