Based on a Miqrab AI analysis of 472 Facebook posts trending on December 25, 2025, the social media landscape in Iraq was dominated by a mix of political discourse, security developments, and social issues. The highest engagement centered on a public dispute between social media influencers. Other prominent narratives included widespread Christmas greetings from official and public pages, highlighting national unity, and critical commentary on Prime Minister Al-Sudani’s policies. Political discussions also revolved around statements from Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr. Security news featured heavily, with reports on the death of an alleged death squad leader in Basra and the successful rescue of a kidnapped girl in Wasit, which garnered significant public attention and praise for security forces.

Today’s Top 10 Facebook Trends in Iraq:

1. Public Dispute Between Influencers Mohammad Nasser and Ammar Al-Hilfi

A highly engaged public dispute unfolded between social media personalities. The highest-trending post was from Mohammad Nasser Khalif Mohammad Nasser Khalif (Post Impact: 100%), who directly addressed Ammar Al-Hilfi, stating, “Ammar, shame on you.” In another post, Mohammad Nasser Khalif (Post Impact: 40%) posted a video with the caption, “You have no place in our beloved Iraq.” Meanwhile, Ammar Al-Hilfi (Post Impact: 36%) posted a video criticizing a situation he described as a “farce and exploitation of people,” lamenting that “no official stops this farce.” The back-and-forth between the influencers captured significant attention on the platform.

2. Widespread Christmas Greetings and Messages of Unity

Numerous pages marked Christmas with messages of celebration and unity. The Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service (ICTS) (Post Impact: 54%) shared a popular post featuring a Christian member of its forces celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, under the hashtag #WeWillRemainVictorious. The head of the ICTS, Lieutenant General Karim al-Tamimi, also issued an official congratulatory statement. Pages like Dr. Nawar Asim (Post Impact: 11%) wished peace to Christian brothers and sisters, while Al-Khawa Al-Nadhifa (Post Impact: 5%) shared images from a Christmas Eve Mass in Ainkawa, Erbil, where worshippers prayed for peace and blessings.

3. Criticism of PM Sudani Over Alleged Donation to Lebanon

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani was the subject of sharp criticism in a high-impact post by Haidar Khalaf Ghazi (Post Impact: 49%). The post claimed that, “Al-Sudani donates tens of billions to rebuild Lebanon while acknowledging a severe financial crisis inside Iraq!” This critical narrative circulated widely. In contrast, the Prime Minister’s official page, Al-Mahندس Mohammad Shiaa al-Sudani (Post Impact: 11%), focused on his domestic agenda, posting about a meeting with tribal elders in Salah al-Din where he discussed the government’s service-oriented program and the importance of national unity. Some pages like Haidar Khalaf Ghazi (Post Impact: 4%) also shared supportive messages with the hashtag #LetHimContinue.

4. Muqtada al-Sadr’s Statements Circulate on Social Media

Statements by Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr received significant engagement. His official private office page, Al-Maktab al-Khass li-Samahat al-Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr (Post Impact: 44%), shared a post he published on the “X” platform. Another post from the same page (Post Impact: 15%) noted that al-Sadr had reviewed the weekly worship program and commented, “May Allah accept your deeds.” These posts indicate his followers’ close attention to his religious and political communications.

5. Kidnapped Student Islam Karim Turki Found Safe in Baghdad

The successful rescue of Islam Karim Turki, a middle school student from Wasit, was a major story. The page Taraif al-Alam bi-Uyun Iraqiya (Post Impact: 32%) first shared a plea from her family after she went missing from a tutoring institute and later updated the post with news of her rescue by the Falcons Intelligence Cell in Baghdad. The update specified she was found with five other girls and that a gang of 12 men and 3 women was arrested. Other pages like Akher al-Ahdath al-Iraqiya (Post Impact: 10%) and Min al-Iraq (Post Impact: 9%) also celebrated her safe return, praising the security forces for their efforts.

6. Alleged “Death Squad” Leader Ahmed Towaisah Found Dead

Reports circulated about the death of Ahmed Towaisah, a man accused of leading a “death squad” in Basra responsible for assassinating activists and journalists during the Tishreen protests. Rusly Al-Maliki (Post Impact: 11%) described him as a “thuggish militia terrorist” and stated his body was found with four bullet wounds in a sewer canal in Basra. Similarly, Ahmed Al-Washah (Post Impact: 10%) shared his photo, calling him a criminal and claiming this is the “end of every thug when their mission is over.” The page Yalla (Post Impact: 6%) provided more details, quoting the brother of slain journalist Ahmed Abdul Samad, who discussed Towaisah’s alleged crimes.

7. Anger over Undelivered Wheelchairs from Fundraiser

A controversy erupted over a fundraising campaign for wheelchairs for people with disabilities. The Baghdad (Post Impact: 9%) page reported that families of the disabled were angry and appealing to Muqtada al-Sadr, asking where the donations and wheelchairs from a “glass room” fundraiser in Tahrir Square, organized by several celebrities, had gone. The page The Zelma/Thezelma (Post Impact: 8%) also posted critically, showing a photo of a seemingly old and damaged wheelchair and asking, “Is this the chair??! This is free in the market… why is its leather torn??” The page accused the organizers of being fraudsters.

8. Controversy Surrounds Patriarch Louis Sako

Chaldean Patriarch Cardinal Louis Sako was at the center of a political and social media controversy. MP Mustafa Sanad (Post Impact: 26%) issued a direct threat, stating, “Louis Sako, we will file a report against you with the court on Sunday.” Meanwhile, journalist Sālim Mashkour (Post Impact: 5%) announced that he had deleted a post about Sako’s words after listening to a voice recording that he said “confirms his bad intentions.” The issue appears connected to comments made by the Patriarch, as Ahmed Al-Thawaq (Post Impact: 3%) reported that Muqtada al-Sadr had responded to “the normalizer Patriarch Sako” and called for official accountability.

9. Iraqi Youth Killed Fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Multiple pages reported on the death of a young Iraqi man, Abdullah al-Jubouri, who was killed in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The Baghdad (Post Impact: 9%) page stated that the young man from Wasit province died after participating in the battles in Russia. The page Taraif al-Alam bi-Uyun Iraqiya (Post Impact: 4%) added that he was recruited by the Russian army for a monthly salary of around $3,000. Min Baghdad (Post Impact: 5%) also shared the news of his death.

10. Hisham Al-Dhahabi Launches New Humanitarian Project

Philanthropist Hisham Al-Dhahabi shared a highly impactful video about his ongoing humanitarian work. In the post from his page, Hisham Al-Dhahabi (Post Impact: 93%), he expressed gratitude for having secured a safe home for the children under his care and announced his new goal: completing a home for the elderly, which he calls the “Social House for Creativity.” He stated that this would be another safe haven for “our fathers,” after which he hopes to move on to larger humanitarian projects to serve a wider segment of society. His message resonated strongly with his audience, garnering significant positive engagement.