Based on an analysis of 438 posts trending on December 23, 2025, Miqrab AI found that key narratives on Facebook in Iraq revolved around the activities of security forces, governmental decisions, and pressing social issues. The most engaging content featured the head of the Counter-Terrorism Service meeting a recovered soldier, inspiring messages of patriotism and support. Other significant topics included widespread condemnation of hunting migratory flamingos, official announcements of a public holiday for Christmas, and political criticism directed at government spending. Discussions also covered law enforcement actions in Basra, the cutoff of Iranian gas supplies, and the worsening problem of stray dogs in Iraqi cities.

Today’s Top 10 Facebook Trends in Iraq:

1. ICTS Head Receives Recovered Wounded Soldier

The head of the Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service (ICTS), General Karim al-Tamimi, was featured prominently for meeting a wounded soldier who successfully completed a long journey of medical treatment. The official page of the Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service Icts ((Post Impact: 100%)) shared a video of the emotional reception, stating, “He promised and he fulfilled… A long journey of treatment resulted in a wonderful achievement.” The story was celebrated as a fulfillment of the agency’s promise to care for its members. Other pages, such as Hassan Zuher Hakim ((Post Impact: 3%)) and Support for Iraqi Security Forces ((Post Impact: 3%)), also shared content praising the heroes of the ICTS and their dedication.

2. Calls to Stop Hunting Migratory Flamingos in Iraq

A strong narrative emerged condemning the hunting of migratory flamingos in the Iraqi marshes. The page World Jokes Through Iraqi Eyes ((Post Impact: 63%)) published a widely shared post describing the flamingos as guests who travel thousands of kilometers seeking safety in Iraq, only to be met with rifles. The post argued, “Killing it is not cleverness, hunting it is not manliness, and selling its meat is not a livelihood,” urging followers to make Iraq a safe haven rather than a “graveyard” for these birds. The call was echoed by Ammar Al-Halfi ((Post Impact: 4%)), who cursed anyone who hunts, buys, or sells the birds, and also described those involved as “criminals of nature” in another post ((Post Impact: 1%)).

3. Government Announces Official Holiday for Christmas

Several official government pages announced that the Council of Ministers has declared Thursday, December 25, 2025, an official holiday for all government departments to mark Christmas. The General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers ((Post Impact: 23%)) made the formal announcement, which was subsequently shared by the official page of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani ((Post Impact: 17%)) and the Government of Iraq – aal-hukumat al-eiraqia ((Post Impact: 3%)). The decision was presented as a gesture to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ.

4. MP Mustafa Sanad Criticizes Government Spending

Member of Parliament Mustafa Sanad used his Facebook page to criticize the government’s financial priorities and management. In one post ((Post Impact: 23%)), he detailed large expenditures, stating that 650 billion dinars were spent on wheat gifted to other countries and 250 billion dinars on the Arab Summit budget, while estimating that political parties spent nearly 4 trillion dinars on elections. In another post ((Post Impact: 19%)), he sarcastically questioned the prime minister’s reliance on university professors for advice on upcoming austerity measures, asking, “When trillions were being thrown around here and there, why didn’t you listen to them?”

5. Arrests in Basra for Reckless Driving and Weapon Display

Security forces in Basra were praised for arresting individuals who were driving recklessly and brandishing a weapon in public. The page Maher Mohi:: Voice of the Nation’s Protectors ((Post Impact: 13%)) reported that Al-Ashar police patrols apprehended suspects who were driving recklessly on the Corniche street in what was described as a “serious violation of public taste.” A similar report from Support for Iraqi Security Forces ((Post Impact: 8%)) celebrated the arrest by the “heroes of the rescue police” in Basra, adding the comment, “Now you can dabke as you please 😂.”

6. Iran Cuts Gas Supply to Iraq

Reports circulated on Facebook that Iran has completely cut its supply of natural gas to Iraq, a critical source for the country’s power generation. The page Min Baghdad ((Post Impact: 3%)) stated that the Ministry of Electricity had announced the total halt of the Iranian gas line. This was accompanied by critical commentary from writer Rusly Al-Maliki ((Post Impact: 9%)), who pointed out that Iran continues to supply gas to Turkey. He suggested this shows that Iran does not prioritize its relationship with Iraq’s Shia population, stating, “So you know they wouldn’t buy your sect for two cents.”

7. Libyan Military Plane Crash Reported in Turkey

Multiple pages shared news about a Libyan military aircraft that crashed after taking off from Ankara, Turkey. According to initial reports from Steven Nabil ((Post Impact: 6%)) and Al-Khawa Al-Nadhifa ((Post Impact: 6%)), contact was lost with the plane, which was carrying the Libyan Army’s Chief of Staff and four others. Airspace over the Turkish capital was subsequently closed. A follow-up post by Al-Khawa Al-Nadhifa ((Post Impact: 8%)) confirmed that parts of the wreckage were found and that preliminary information indicated an electrical system failure as the cause of the crash.

8. Growing Concern Over Stray Dog Crisis

The issue of stray dogs in Iraq is being framed as a worsening crisis, prompting calls for government action. The page Haider Khalaf Ghazi ((Post Impact: 7%)) issued a direct appeal to Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani to “launch a major national campaign to combat stray dogs throughout Iraq.” The urgency of the situation was highlighted by Yalla ((Post Impact: 3%)), which reported that the recent death of a young man from a rabid dog bite brought the issue to the forefront. The page noted that while the Baghdad Municipality announced it had killed over 19,000 dogs in 11 months, this has sparked both condemnation and calls from local groups for further culling.

9. KDP Delegation Meets With Iraqi Political Leaders

A high-level delegation from the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), led by Fadel Mirani, held meetings with key political leaders in Baghdad to discuss the formation of the new government. The official page of Nouri Al-Maliki ((Post Impact: 6%)) reported that his meeting with the delegation focused on expediting government formation and discussing mechanisms for selecting the three presidencies. The page of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani ((Post Impact: 2%)) also posted about his meeting with the KDP, emphasizing the need for unified positions among national forces to support development projects and swiftly complete constitutional requirements.

10. Controversy Surrounds Arrest of MP’s Bodyguard

The arrest of a bodyguard for Muthanna MP Basim Khashan has generated discussion, with the MP publicly defending his employee. The page Haider Khalaf Ghazi ((Post Impact: 7%)) confirmed that the arrest warrant was issued by Judge Diaa Jaafar of the Integrity Court and that the bodyguard is currently under investigation. In a direct response, MP Basim Khazal Khashan ((Post Impact: 3%)) stated that the charge—obtaining an investment license while employed as a guard—is not illegal. He claimed the Integrity investigator had initially closed the case for lack of a crime but that the judge, with whom Khashan has a history of filing complaints, insisted on pursuing it.