Based on a Miqrab AI analysis of 102 X / Twitter posts trending in Iraq on March 17, 2026, the online conversation was dominated by high-engagement international entertainment news, particularly movie announcements, which captured the top three spots. This was followed by a significant cluster of posts celebrating the Los Angeles Lakers’ recent basketball victories. While having lower per-post engagement, the most widely discussed topic involved reports of a regional conflict between Iran and Israel, focusing on the alleged assassinations of senior Iranian officials, including Ali Larijani. Other key narratives included domestic political developments, such as the Kurdistan Regional Government’s decision to resume oil exports, condemnations of attacks on diplomatic missions in Baghdad, and statements from Iraqi militia groups.

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

1. First Look at “SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY”

A post from DiscussingFilm (Post Impact: 100%) generated the highest engagement by sharing a “first look” image of characters Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson from an upcoming project titled ‘SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY’. The post consisted solely of the image and a short caption, indicating strong audience interest in the Marvel franchise. Despite being the highest trending post of the day, it was the only one on this specific topic within the analyzed dataset.

2. Elon Musk Promotes Grok’s Image Generation Feature

Elon Musk (Post Impact: 73%) shared a video showcasing the image generation capabilities of his AI model, Grok. The post, captioned “Beautiful Grok Imagine,” highlighted the creative potential of the technology. This singular post from the high-profile tech figure captured significant attention among Iraqi users, making it one of the day’s top trending topics and demonstrating interest in advancements in artificial intelligence.

3. Casting News for “A QUIET PLACE III”

Entertainment news continued to trend with a post from Best Movie Moments 🍿 (Post Impact: 52%) announcing that actors Cillian Murphy and Emily Blunt would officially return for the third installment of the “A Quiet Place” film series, to be directed by John Krasinski. This announcement was a significant point of interest for movie enthusiasts in the region, securing its place as a top-three trend based on its high engagement rate from a single post.

4. LA Lakers Celebrate Win Streak & LeBron James Highlights

The Los Angeles Lakers’ recent performance was a major topic of discussion, celebrated across several sports-focused accounts. The official Los Angeles Lakers (Post Impact: 20%) account celebrated a sixth consecutive win. Concurrently, Bleacher Report (Post Impact: 18%) shared a popular new meme featuring LeBron James from a recent game, while Hoop Central (Post Impact: 16%) posted a video of a powerful dunk by the player, exclaiming, “LEBRON JAMES POSTER — OH MY GOODNESS. 🔥🔥🔥🔥”. The collective high engagement on these posts highlights strong interest in the NBA and its star players.

5. Reports of Assassinations of Senior Iranian Officials

The most widely covered geopolitical event was the reported assassination of senior Iranian officials amid a conflict with Israel. Numerous accounts, including Steven Nabil (Post Impact: 1%) and Rusly Al-Maliki (Post Impact: 1%), shared the news that Iran had officially announced the death of Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, in an Israeli airstrike. Separately, Steven Nabil (Post Impact: 1%) also reported Iran’s official announcement of the assassination of the Basij commander. Omar Abdul Sattar Mahmoud (Post Impact: 1%) shared a statement attributed to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: “We have eliminated Ali Larijani and the Basij commander. We are undermining this regime in the hope of giving the Iranian people a chance to remove it.”

6. Kurdistan Region to Resume Oil Exports

Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (Post Impact: 3%) announced a significant political and economic development, stating that “Given the extraordinary circumstances facing the country… we have decided to allow oil to flow through the Kurdistan Region’s pipeline as soon as possible.” This decision was a focal point of discussion, with accounts like Haydar (Post Impact: 0%) sharing a follow-up from the Iraqi Oil Minister confirming that 250,000 barrels from Kirkuk would be exported starting the next day. The move was framed as a step toward resolving ongoing disputes between Erbil and Baghdad.

7. Journalist Ahmed Mulla Talal Suspends TV Program

Iraqi journalist Ahmed Mulla Talal (Post Impact: 2%) announced the suspension of his television program. In his post, he stated, “Notice: Due to compelling circumstances beyond our control, we have decided to stop broadcasting our program until further notice.” The sudden announcement was also reported by other journalists like Steven Nabil (Post Impact: 0%), sparking conversation about the reasons behind the decision amid the tense political and security climate in the country.

8. Condemnation of Attacks on Diplomatic Missions in Baghdad

Following an attack on the U.S. Embassy, Iraqi officials condemned the targeting of diplomatic missions. The Media Office of the Prime Minister (Post Impact: 0%) issued a statement from the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces calling the incident a “blatant terrorist attack on Iraq’s sovereignty and prestige.” Similarly, political leader Ammar Al-Hakim (Post Impact: 2%) emphasized that diplomatic missions are a bridge for communication and that ensuring their protection is essential for stable international relations.

9. Kataib Hezbollah Appoints New Security Chief and Issues Statement

Multiple pro-militia and news accounts shared the first statement from the new security official for Kataib Hezbollah, identified as Abu Mujahid al-Assaf. Ahmad Abdulsada (Post Impact: 0%) and Sabereen news (Post Impact: 1%) posted an image of the statement. As summarized by Haydar (Post Impact: 0%), the statement included threats against the Kurdistan region and declared that the group’s reward for information on individuals conducting espionage under diplomatic or political cover remains active, asserting: “Either everyone enjoys security, or everyone is deprived of it.”

10. Saudi Diplomatic Mission Reportedly Departs Iraq

Reports circulated about the departure of the Saudi diplomatic mission from Baghdad. Journalist MUSTAFA SAADOON (Post Impact: 1%) posted, citing private sources, that “The Saudi diplomatic mission is leaving Iraq completely.” Commenting on the trend of diplomatic withdrawals, analyst Salim Al-Jumaili (Post Impact: 1%) suggested the reasons were political rather than security-related, stemming from the Iraqi government’s inability to stop armed factions from using Iraqi territory for attacks. Kurdish official Hoshyar Zebari (Post Impact: 0%) also weighed in, stating the departure should be “a warning to the government of Iraq.”