Based on a Miqrab AI analysis of 407 X / Twitter posts trending in Iraq on October 24, 2025, the online conversation was dominated by a major fundraising campaign for Gaza initiated by cleric Muqtada al-Sadr and the widespread response from his followers. Alongside this humanitarian focus, discussions included significant political criticism, with users highlighting poor public services, alleged deceptive electoral tactics by political parties like the Badr Organization, and controversial statements from religious and political figures regarding community priorities and inter-communal relations. International affairs also featured prominently, with commentary on the role of the new US envoy to Iraq, statements by Iranian officials, and a high-level diplomatic visit from a Swiss delegation.

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

1. Sadrist Movement Launches Major Donation Campaign for Gaza

The most impactful story of the day was a call for donations for Gaza, widely attributed to cleric Muqtada al-Sadr. A post by Muqtada Al-Sayyid Muhammad Al-Sadr (Post Impact: 100%), featuring an image, sparked a massive response. The account of Saleh Mohammed Al-Iraqi (Post Impact: 39%), known as “Wazir al-Qaid” (The Leader’s Minister), supported the call by posting a Quranic verse about the rewards of charity. Numerous users shared photos and messages confirming their participation, such as Hussam Alhaj (Post Impact: 15%), who stated, “In response to the call of His Eminence Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr… we donated today to our people in Gaza.” Similarly, Yasser Eljuboori – Yasser Aljuboori (Post Impact: 6%) and Mulla Aboud Al-Karkhi (Post Impact: 5%) announced they had donated, with Eljuboori noting that Sadr’s campaigns have successfully reached people in Gaza. Salam Al-Husseini (Post Impact: 4%) praised the Sadrist movement for mobilizing the largest donation campaign in Iraq, covering all provinces with unprecedented public participation.

2. Citizens Criticize Poor Public Services and Infrastructure

Users on X expressed frustration over the state of public services and infrastructure in different parts of Iraq. Dr. Qusay Shafiq (Post Impact: 15%) shared a video documented by a citizen showing a damaged warning sign near a pothole on a new street near the Central Bank building, highlighting the danger to vehicles. In another instance, Bahaa Khaleel Bahaa khaleel (Post Impact: 13%) posted a video from a girls’ school in Karbala where students were sitting on the floor due to a lack of desks. He sarcastically noted the poor state of schools in a city that, according to the government, receives 20 million visitors a year, adding that anyone who speaks up is accused of being a “Ba’athist working against the political process.”

3. Cleric’s Remarks Spark Debate Over Shiite Community’s Priorities

A statement by cleric Mustafa al-Ansari ignited a significant debate online regarding the priorities of Iraq’s Shiite community. Rusly Al-Maliki 🇮🇶 Rusli Al-Maliki (Post Impact: 12%) strongly criticized al-Ansari for claiming that “Shiites don’t want services and stability… Shiites want to fight, die, and suffer.” Echoing this, Mustafa Al-Dulaimi (Post Impact: 12%) directly addressed Iraqi Shiites, asking if it was true that they do not want services, reconstruction, and security, referencing the cleric’s words. Aayad Al Twfan – Aayad Al Twfan (Post Impact: 4%) also shared the cleric’s comments, attributing such views to a psychological illness he called “aggressive narcissism” and calling for peace and stability instead.

4. Prominent Baghdad Cleric Dies After Delivering Friday Sermon

A highly engaged post reported the sudden death of a well-known cleric in Baghdad. Othman Al-Mukhtar (Post Impact: 88%) announced that Sheikh Saeed al-Jabouri, the preacher of the Khalid bin Al-Walid Mosque in Baghdad, passed away on Friday afternoon immediately after stepping down from the pulpit following his sermon. The post included a video of the cleric’s final words and described the event as if it were a “farewell sermon,” implying a sense of premonition in his final speech.

5. Badr Organization Accused of Deceiving Youth with Fake Job Offers at Electoral Rally

Multiple accounts reported on an incident where the Badr Organization was accused of misleading young people with false promises of employment to lure them to an electoral event. Salam Al-Husseini (Post Impact: 10%) stated that young Iraqis were invited to apply for jobs, only to discover upon arrival that the event was an electoral rally. This reportedly prompted them to chant “Shalla’ Qalla’, all of them are thieves” in the middle of the hall. Similarly, Hiba Al-Naib HIBA Alnnayib (Post Impact: 5%) described the event as a “scandal,” accusing the Badr Organization of deceiving the youth with promises of appointments.

6. Discussions and Speculation Surround New US Envoy to Iraq

The appointment of Mark Savaya as a US envoy for Iraq stirred conversation and speculation about his role and intentions. Faiq Al-Sheikh Ali/My word for history (Post Impact: 10%) questioned whether Savaya’s appointment follows a pattern of past Iranian and US envoys who worked with opposition forces to take power. In contrast, Haydar (Post Impact: 4%) and Shaho Al-Qaradaghi (Post Impact: 3%) both quoted Savaya, who is of Iraqi origin, expressing optimism about the country’s future. Savaya was quoted as saying, “I want to make Iraq great again. Iraq will become a regional center for development and stability in the Middle East.”

7. Iranian Security Chief Ali Larijani Criticizes West and UN Security Council

Statements from Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, were shared across several accounts, outlining Iran’s defiant foreign policy stance. Haydar (Post Impact: 8%) reported Larijani’s reasons for not attending the Sharm El-Sheikh summit, which he called a “low-level meeting” and a “farce.” Larijani also criticized the UN Security Council as “useless” for its inaction during past conflicts. In a separate post, Najah Mohammed Ali (Post Impact: 5%) quoted Larijani confirming that Iran had rejected Western demands to limit its missile range, as it would mean “weakening our most important defense tool.”

8. Electoral Candidates’ Statements and Campaign Tactics Draw Attention

The upcoming elections prompted discussions about candidates’ platforms and campaign tactics. Ali Farhan ali farhan (Post Impact: 7%) shared a video of candidate Dr. Tahira Dakhil conducting a “bold and unique” social experiment to gauge public interest in her electoral program. Meanwhile, Haydar (Post Impact: 6%) reported on a controversial statement by politician Khamis al-Khanjar at an electoral conference, where he claimed that “only the Kurds stood with our people in the West,” a statement likely referring to the Sunni-majority provinces.

9. Contrasting Views on Kurdish-Iraqi Relations Circulate Online

The relationship between the central government in Baghdad and the Kurdish region was a topic of debate, with opposing viewpoints being shared. Haydar (Post Impact: 6%) shared a post quoting politician Khamis al-Khanjar praising the Kurds, stating, “only the Kurds stood with our people in the West.” In stark contrast, Dr. Hussein Al-Safi (Post Impact: 5%) argued that no country in the region has given Kurds more rights than Iraq, yet he claims they “conspire against Iraq.” He added that Kurds in Iraq received privileges they “would never have dreamed of,” but their main concern now is to “overthrow the government of Iraq.”

10. High-Level Swiss Delegation Visits Iraq, Tours Babil

A diplomatic visit by a high-ranking Swiss delegation to Iraq was reported by several users. Adnan Fihan Al Dulaimi (Post Impact: 4%) announced that he received a delegation that included the Swiss Foreign Minister and the President of the Swiss National Council, emphasizing the deep relations between the two countries. Haydar (Post Impact: 3%) also covered the visit, noting that the delegation toured the ancient city of Babylon. According to the post, the Swiss delegation expressed a desire for Switzerland to participate in developing facilities near archaeological sites in Iraq.