Miqrab AI’s analysis of 478 Facebook posts trending in Iraq on March 3, 2026, reveals that the escalating military conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States dominates the discourse. High-engagement posts celebrate Iranian missile strikes on Israel and share anti-American sentiment. A significant parallel narrative discusses alleged US and Israeli airstrikes on militia positions within Iraq itself, particularly in Diyala, Al-Qaim, and Samawah. Domestically, there is major discussion surrounding the Coordination Framework’s decision to withdraw Nouri al-Maliki’s nomination for prime minister. Other topics include calls for Iraqi neutrality from Prime Minister Al-Sudani, the economic and geopolitical consequences of the conflict, such as the reported closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and sports news.

Today’s Top 10 Facebook Trends in Iraq:

1. Iran’s Missile Strikes Against Israel & the US

Reports of Iranian missile attacks on Israel dominate the Facebook landscape, with many pages celebrating the strikes. Mustafa Sanad – Mustafa Sanad (Post Impact: 76%) shares a video captioned, “A new missile was just tested now on Tel Aviv”. Muhammad Nasser Khalif Muhammad Nasser Khalif (Post Impact: 69%) posts a video purportedly showing a downed F-15, claiming enemy losses have reached $65 billion. Set Ashwaq um al-Qanuniyya (Post Impact: 15%) suggests that Israel’s air defenses and Iron Dome are weakening and “will not hold out for long”, noting that ballistic missiles are falling heavily in Tel Aviv. Citing US Central Command, Al-Khuwa Al-Nazifa (The Clean Brotherhood) (Post Impact: 6%) reports that Iran has launched over 500 ballistic missiles and 2000 drones.

2. Pro-Iran and Anti-US/Israeli Narratives

Strong pro-Iran and anti-Western sentiment is a major theme across high-engagement posts. Haider Al-Hamdani (Post Impact: 94%) shares a video praising Iran’s Supreme Leader for his “asceticism.” Journalist Muna Sami (Post Impact: 54%) urges Iraqis not to be deceived by “Zionist American media,” arguing that Iran has historically supported Iraq against US sanctions and occupation, and states, “Israel is your enemy, not Iran.” In another post, she credits Iran for doing the “impossible” by putting Israel under continuous missile fire. Dr. Muzaffar Qasim Hussein (Post Impact: 6%) contrasts the actions of various nations, stating, “America and Israel decided to fight the great battle… 56 Islamic countries decided to fight the great betrayal… and Iran alone is formulating the great equation.”

3. Reports of Airstrikes on Militia Bases in Iraq

Multiple pages report airstrikes targeting Iraqi militia positions across the country. Set Ashwaq um al-Qanuniyya (Post Impact: 9%) reports “violent air raids on Iraqi camps and headquarters in Diyala, Al-Qaim, and Samawah.” Al-Khalliya al-Taktikiyya (The Tactical Cell) (Post Impact: 5%) echoes this, mentioning simultaneous raids on factions in these locations. Maher Mouhi::sawt hamat al-Watan (Post Impact: 5%) posts messages of support for the people of Diyala and the PMF in Samawah. Diyala TV (Post Impact: 3%) attributes the aggression in Muqdadiya, Diyala, to Israel. In contrast, Haider Khalaf Ghazi (Post Impact: 6%) shares a denial from the Muthanna Police Command, stating there was no airstrike or security breach in that province.

4. Framework Withdraws Nouri al-Maliki’s Nomination

A major domestic political development is the reported decision by the Coordination Framework to withdraw Nouri al-Maliki’s candidacy for Prime Minister. Al-Khuwa Al-Nazifa (The Clean Brotherhood) (Post Impact: 30%), citing Al-Araby TV, states that members of the Framework reached a preliminary agreement to withdraw the nomination and will select an alternative later. Muhammad Nasser Khalif Muhammad Nasser Khalif (Post Impact: 6%) also reports this, commenting sarcastically that “the truth is they received external orders 😉.” Rusly Al-Maliki (Post Impact: 4%) also confirms the news about the withdrawal of Maliki’s nomination.

5. Barcelona Eliminated from Copa del Rey

Amidst the political and military turmoil, sports news provided a notable distraction, specifically Barcelona’s loss in the Copa del Rey. Al-Khuwa Al-Nazifa (The Clean Brotherhood) (Post Impact: 36%) announced that Barcelona was eliminated from the cup after losing to Atlético Madrid 4-3 on aggregate. Similarly, Set Ashwaq um al-Qanuniyya (Post Impact: 18%) thanked Barcelona for the entertaining match, joking that their rivals “ran out of fingernails” from the stress, which was “in place of a championship.”

6. PM Sudani Urges Neutrality, Condemns Israeli Aggression

Posts from Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani’s official page and accounts covering government news highlight his diplomatic efforts and official stance on the conflict. Al-Mohandes Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani (Post Impact: 11%) detailed a phone call with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun where they condemned Israeli attacks on Lebanon and affirmed the need for international action to stop the war. Other pages like Al-Qasr al-Hukoumi (The Government Palace) (Post Impact: 3%) quote Al-Sudani emphasizing that the decision of war and peace is exclusively in the hands of the state and that the government “will stand firm against any party that tries to drag Iraq into conflicts.”

7. Reports of Iran Closing the Strait of Hormuz

Several pages shared videos and commentary on the alleged closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran. Muhammad Nasser Khalif Muhammad Nasser Khalif (Post Impact: 12%) posted a video with the caption “Strait of Hormuz, and it’s closed, so where will your supplies come from now.” The page Baghdad (Post Impact: 4%) shared a scene reportedly documented by an Iranian girl showing the closure of the strait and a large number of ships unable to pass. Ammar Al-Hilfi (Post Impact: 4%) discusses the severe economic consequences for Iraq if the strait is closed, noting the country would be without oil revenues, air traffic, and imports.

8. Debate Over Potential Kurdish Role in Iran Conflict

There is discussion about a potential ground invasion of Iran involving Kurdish forces, with pages expressing strong opinions on the matter. Ahmed Althawaq (Post Impact: 14%) warns that a phone call between Trump, Barzani, and Bafel aimed to bring Kurdish opposition forces into Iran with Mossad and US commandos, cautioning this would be “the final mistake to end their dream.” Khan Jaghan (Post Impact: 3%), citing Axios, reports that Kurds may play a role in a ground offensive and notes a call between Trump and Kurdish leaders. Muhammad al-Khuzaie (Post Impact: 3%) suggests Iran is bombing northern Iraq to prevent infiltration, while Israel is bombing border sites to create openings.

9. Judicial Debate on Article 76 and Government Formation

A legal and political debate has resurfaced concerning Article 76 of the Constitution, which deals with forming the government. Dr. Hamid Abdullah (Post Impact: 3%) writes that the Head of the Supreme Judicial Council, Faiq Zidan, attributes political deadlock to a 2010 interpretation of the article by former Federal Court Chief Medhat al-Mahmoud. In response, Dr. Yahya Al-Kubisi (Post Impact: 2%) accuses Zidan of hypocrisy, arguing that Zidan himself influenced a 2022 court decision that blocked the Sadrist movement. Hisham Ali (Post Impact: 3%) also shares a clip of Zidan suggesting a reinterpretation of Article 76.

10. Vulnerability of US Bases in the Gulf

An opinion piece from MP Mustafa Sanad – Mustafa Sanad (Post Impact: 32%) questions the purpose of US military bases in Gulf countries. He argues that the original justification of protecting these nations is now void, as the bases themselves are “unable to protect themselves.” He highlights the negative impacts of the air war on travel and investment in the region and claims that America has left the Gulf exposed to attacks by moving its defense assets to support Israel. He further alleges that Bahrain and the UAE are running out of ammunition, with only “three days” and “six days” of supplies left, respectively.