Miqrab AI’s analysis of 519 Facebook posts trending in Iraq on November 6, 2025, reveals a landscape dominated by the upcoming elections, with narratives ranging from broad encouragement to vote to specific sectarian appeals. Highly engaged content also included announcements and postponements of popular television programs, indicating a strong interest in entertainment and media personalities. Political discourse focused on the performance of current officials like Prime Minister Al-Sudani and specific ministers, alongside discussions about prominent figures like Amir al-Ma’mouri and the ongoing influence of Muqtada al-Sadr’s election boycott. Other significant topics included social issues such as a proposed personal status law, regional developments in Syria, and public concern over Iraq’s water scarcity leading to calls for boycotting Turkish goods.

Today’s Top 10 Facebook Trends in Iraq:

1. Media Personalities Announce Show Updates and Cancellations

Popular Iraqi media personalities generated significant buzz with announcements about their shows. The page for Albasheer Show (Post Impact: 100%) shared a promotional clip urging followers to “wait for us tomorrow.” In contrast, journalist Haider Khalaf Ghazi (Post Impact: 94%) announced that his episode for the day would unfortunately not be broadcast. In a separate post, Haider Khalaf Ghazi (Post Impact: 84%) later clarified that an anticipated episode featuring “shocking evidence and hidden documents” was postponed until after the elections at the request of his guest, highlighting the influence of the political climate on media programming.

2. Influencers Encourage Voter Turnout Ahead of Elections

Several influencers and public figures encouraged Iraqis to vote in the upcoming elections while addressing concerns about the process. Journalist Muna Sami (Post Impact: 90%) posted a photo with her voter card, urging her followers to collect theirs and acknowledging that while the 7,744 candidates include the corrupt, “there are those who deserve to represent us.” Similarly, politician Mustafa Sanad (Post Impact: 66%) reassured voters of the ballot’s secrecy, stating, “Information: No one knows what you voted for except God.” These posts collectively frame participation as a crucial civic duty where voters can make a meaningful choice discreetly.

3. Political Commentary on Al-Sudani and Government Performance

Discussions surrounding the performance of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani and his government were prominent. A clip from the show “With Clarity” shared by Mohammed Jabbar (Post Impact: 73%) featured a guest being asked, “Are you regretful for your praise of Al-Sudani?” Meanwhile, pro-government pages like The Government Palace (Post Impact: 16%) highlighted achievements, noting that Al-Sudani’s government has opened 20 hospitals in three years. The official page of Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani (Post Impact: 12%) also posted, stating that the public’s lack of trust in previous administrations was due to their failure to provide services.

4. MP Amir al-Ma’mouri’s Financial and Political Statements

MP Amir al-Ma’mouri was a central figure in several highly engaged posts shared by journalist Mohammed Al-Khaza’i (Post Impact: 54%). In one clip from the program “Zero Distance,” Al-Ma’mouri stated that he returned one billion Iraqi dinars to the state treasury as a “gift from a representative to the Iraqi people.” In another segment from the same show, also shared by Mohammed Al-Khaza’i (Post Impact: 53%), Al-Ma’mouri disclosed for the first time his reasons for not running in the current elections. These revelations sparked significant discussion about his political career and actions as a public official.

5. Sectarian and Partisan Appeals Dominate Election Campaigns

As elections approached, some pages shared explicitly sectarian appeals to voters. Ahmed Althawaq (Post Impact: 61%) addressed members of the Popular Mobilization Forces, urging them, “Do not let your vote go to anyone other than a Shiite,” and reminding them that their vote is secret. Other posts focused on partisan campaigning, such as a video from Samer Jawad (Post Impact: 48%) showing Mohammed al-Halbousi expressing comfort with the PMF’s presence in Mosul while criticizing the presence of the Peshmerga in an Arab area. These narratives highlight the divisive rhetoric being used to mobilize voter bases.

6. Muqtada al-Sadr’s Election Boycott Remains a Key Topic

The election boycott called for by Muqtada al-Sadr continues to be a major point of discussion. The Private Office of Sayyid Muqtada Al-Sadr (Post Impact: 37%) released a statement thanking tribes for supporting the boycott and directed supporters to halt all protest gatherings until after election day. This position was directly challenged by political rivals, as shown in a clip shared by Al-I’lami Qahtan Adnan (Post Impact: 25%), where Mohammed al-Halbousi is seen telling an audience, “Do not listen to what Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr says.”

7. Proposed ‘Jaafari Law’ on Marital Disputes Sparks Debate

A proposed change to personal status law, referred to as the “Jaafari law,” has captured public attention. The page Ahdath Erbil (Post Impact: 53%) reported that under the new law, interference by the wife’s family in her marital life would carry legal penalties. This single post, with its high impact rate, indicates a strong public interest in legal reforms that could affect family dynamics and the roles of extended family in marriages in Iraq.

8. Developments in Syria Draw Iraqi Attention

Regional developments in Syria are being closely followed on Iraqi Facebook pages. Al-Khawa Al-Nadhifa (Post Impact: 40%) reported that the UN Security Council has removed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and his Interior Minister Anas Khattab from sanctions lists related to terrorist organizations. Additionally, Al-Khalia Al-Tacticia (The Tactical Cell) (Post Impact: 21%) stated that the U.S. Army is preparing to establish a military presence at a Syrian airbase in Damascus to help finalize a security agreement between Syria and Israel.

9. Calls to Boycott Turkish Goods Amid Water Scarcity

Frustration over Iraq’s water crisis is fueling calls to boycott Turkish products. The page Ali Al-Khayal (Post Impact: 44%) shared a post with the hashtags #boycott and #Made_in_Turkey is undesirable, explicitly linking the action to saving the Tigris River. This sentiment is compounded by skepticism toward claims of cooperation from Turkey. The page Tech 4 Peace (Post Impact: 14%) debunked viral videos purporting to show Turkey releasing more water, stating that the videos are old and filmed in other countries, suggesting that any positive news is limited to social media.

10. Iraqis Pray for Rain as Drought Concerns Continue

Amid an ongoing drought, multiple Facebook pages shared prayers for rain. The page Telescope Iraq (Post Impact: 28%) lamented the irony of heavy rains falling over the sea while Iraq remains in deep drought. Other pages, such as Bab Al-Tob (Post Impact: 14%) and Mosul (Post Impact: 13%), shared videos of rain with the caption, “Oh Allah, give us rain and do not make us of the despairing.” This collective expression of hope reflects widespread public anxiety over the country’s severe water shortages.