Based on an analysis of 106 X / Twitter posts trending in Iraq on March 27, 2026, Miqrab AI identified a social media landscape dominated by a mix of high-engagement international content and intense regional political discourse. The most viral content featured updates from SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and clips related to the K-pop group BTS, indicating the significant reach of global celebrity culture. Alongside this, a strong current of political conversation focused on the escalating military conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, with many Iraqi commentators reporting on strikes and issuing warnings. Domestically, key topics included the ongoing political deadlock over the presidency, sharp criticism of Iranian influence in Iraqi affairs, and an official joint security statement between Iraq and the U.S. aimed at de-escalation. Regional events, particularly widespread protests in Bahrain, also captured significant attention among Iraqi social media users.

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

1. Elon Musk Celebrates SpaceX Rocket Landing Milestone

A post from Elon Musk (Post Impact: 100%) became the highest-engaging topic in Iraq, celebrating a major achievement for his company, SpaceX. Musk announced, “Over 500 rocket landings now,” accompanied by a video showcasing the successful landing of a rocket booster. The post highlights a significant technological milestone for the aerospace company, reflecting how international technology and business news, particularly from high-profile figures like Musk, achieves massive virality and engagement among social media users in Iraq.

2. BTS Documentary Sparks Fan Excitement

Content related to the K-pop group BTS gained significant traction, driven by fan accounts sharing clips and commentary about a new documentary. The account kat (Post Impact: 14%) shared a video of members Taehyung and Jin interacting, noting they were “flirting and holding hands not even 10 mins into the documentary.” Similarly, jinkook gallery (Post Impact: 14%) highlighted an emotional goodbye between Jin and Jungkook, claiming he “doesn’t even attempt to hide his favoritism.” Other accounts like minie (Post Impact: 9%) and jk.97 (Post Impact: 8%) also posted clips of affectionate and humorous moments between the band members, fueling widespread discussion and engagement within the group’s Iraqi fanbase.

3. Faiq Al-Sheikh Ali Warns of Reckoning for Iran’s Allies

Iraqi politician Faiq Al-Sheikh Ali/My Word for History (Post Impact: 2%) issued a series of strong warnings directed at supporters of Iran within Iraq. He stated that in the “next Iraqi rule,” anyone who donated money or gold to certain causes will be forced to pay double to the government, asserting, “In the upcoming rule, there will be no mercy for Iran’s agents at all.” In other posts, he claimed the Iranian regime is on the verge of collapse and that Iraqi militias will be “exterminated,” referring to those who don’t believe this as “donkeys.” He also mocked what he described as Iranian military incompetence, predicting a multi-front US invasion of Iran. All his posts were tagged with the hashtag #ستنتصر_ثورة_تشرين (#TheOctoberRevolutionWillTriumph).

4. Protests Erupt in Bahrain After Detainee’s Death

Several accounts reported on major protests across Bahrain following the death of citizen Sayed Mohammed al-Musawi, who allegedly died under torture in prison. The account Haidar (Post Impact: 1%) posted videos of “angry protests” with chants of “Down with Hamad,” demanding the overthrow of the Al Khalifa regime. Haidar (Post Impact: 1%) also stated that Bahrain was “boiling” after the death of al-Musawi. Ahmed Abdel Sada (Post Impact: 0%) described the Al Khalifa regime as “sectarian” and “criminal,” adding that al-Musawi was targeted for his opposition to “aggression against Iran.” The posts depict large crowds marching and chanting slogans against the ruling government.

5. Iraq and U.S. Announce Joint Security Cooperation

Official and media accounts announced the formation of a High Joint Coordination Committee between Iraq and the United States to enhance security partnership. The Security Media Cell 🇮🇶 (Post Impact: 0%) and the U.S. Embassy Baghdad (Post Impact: 0%) both released a joint statement affirming a commitment to “intensify cooperation to prevent terrorist attacks” and ensure Iraqi territory is not used for aggression. The statement emphasized the shared goal of keeping Iraq “outside the scope of the ongoing military conflict in the region.” Accounts like Steven Nabil (Post Impact: 0%) shared the U.S. Embassy’s statement, highlighting the focus on respecting Iraq’s sovereignty while coordinating counterterrorism efforts.

6. Reports of Widespread Military Strikes on Iran

Multiple Iraqi commentators reported on significant military strikes against strategic infrastructure inside Iran, attributing the attacks to Israel in coordination with the United States. Rusly Al-Maliki 🇮🇶 رسلي المالكي (Post Impact: 0%), citing Israeli sources and Iran’s Fars News Agency, reported that two of Iran’s largest steel plants in Khuzestan and Isfahan, partially owned by the IRGC, were hit. He added that the attacks also targeted a power station and a heavy water facility in Arak. David Yassin (Post Impact: 0%) confirmed that “steel factories and Iranian economic companies… are out of service.” Dr. Zaid Abdulwahab Al-Adhami (Post Impact: 0%) also shared news of an airstrike on the Shiraz chemical industries facility.

7. Yemen’s Ansar Allah Threatens to Join Conflict

Accounts widely circulated a statement from Ansar Allah (the Houthis) in Yemen, threatening direct military intervention in the escalating regional conflict. Haidar (Post Impact: 0%) and Najah Mohammed Ali (Post Impact: 0%) shared the military spokesman’s warning that their “hands are on the trigger” to intervene if other countries join a U.S.-Israeli coalition against Iran or if the Red Sea is used for hostile operations. The statement declares that Ansar Allah will not permit the Red Sea to be used for attacks “against the Islamic Republic of Iran, and against any Muslim country.” This was framed as a major development, expanding the potential scope of the conflict.

8. Criticism of Iranian Influence and Donations in Iraq

A prominent narrative criticized the financial and political allegiance of some Iraqi groups to Iran. Mahdi Majeed (Post Impact: 0%) posted a video of Iraqis donating money for Iran, criticizing them for sending Iraq’s wealth abroad instead of rebuilding their own cities. He lamented, “For God’s sake, Shia, stop worshiping Iran, you have destroyed yourselves and destroyed Iraq.” In another post, he condemned Iraqi Shia tribes for allegedly requesting that Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei be buried in Iraq. This sentiment was echoed by Rusly Al-Maliki 🇮🇶 رسلي المالكي (Post Impact: 0%), who shared a video of a Karbala resident delivering a message to what he called “Iranian tails in Iraq.”

9. Iran Issues Threats and Justifies Attacks on Gulf States

Multiple posts detailed threats and justifications from Iranian sources regarding potential military actions against neighboring Gulf countries. Haidar (Post Impact: 0%) reported that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard broadcasted footage of a strike on Saudi Arabia’s Al-Kharj base. In separate posts, he noted that Iran’s Tasnim News Agency called for the evacuation of steel plants in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait, and cited an Iranian diplomatic source who framed a reported missile attack on Kuwait’s Mubarak Port as a “gift to the people of Basra to undermine the competitor of the Grand Faw Port.” These posts illustrate a narrative of Iranian regional power projection and intimidation.

10. Iraqi Political Deadlock Over Presidency Continues

The ongoing political paralysis in Iraq regarding the election of a new president was a key topic of discussion. Haibat Al-Halbousi (Post Impact: 0%) stated that the delay in electing a president “is no longer acceptable” and that the Council of Representatives will fulfill its constitutional duty to resolve the issue. Dr. Hanan Al-Fatlawi (Post Impact: 0%) lamented that political leaders are in a “state of relaxation” despite the country facing existential threats and warned that some are actively trying to disrupt the upcoming election session. Meanwhile, Dr. Qusay Shafiq (Post Impact: 0%) provided a detailed breakdown of political blocs, suggesting an attempt to elect Nizar Amedi as president and then task Mohammed Shaya al-Sudani as Prime Minister, while outlining which factions would attend and which would boycott the session, potentially preventing a quorum.