Based on an analysis of 107 trending X / Twitter posts from March 29, 2026, by Miqrab AI, the primary theme dominating online discourse in Iraq is the escalating regional conflict involving Iran, the United States, Israel, and Gulf Arab states. Conversations are sharply polarized, with a significant narrative split between pro-Iranian/resistance axis accounts and those critical of Iranian influence and supportive of U.S. and Gulf state actions. Key topics include reports of direct military strikes on infrastructure in Iran and Kuwait, an official U.S. Embassy security alert urging Americans to leave Iraq, and a fierce ideological debate over national allegiance, often framed as a choice between siding with Iran or the U.S. and its regional allies. This information war is characterized by unconfirmed claims of military victories, accusations of media disinformation, and discussions about the conflict’s impact on Iraqi domestic politics.

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

1. Heated Debate on Alliances: Iran vs. US/Trump

A fierce debate erupted over Iraq’s alliances, sparked by a post from Muna Sami – Muna Sami (Post Impact: 29%) who stated, “Shake Khamenei’s hand, and don’t kiss Trump’s rear.” This pro-Iranian sentiment was echoed by Dr. Hussein Al-Safi (Post Impact: 9%), who claimed that “If Iran needed a million soldiers, within 24 hours it would find 3 million Iraqi volunteers on the border.” Conversely, this view was met with strong opposition and satire. Rusly Al-Maliki 🇮🇶 رسلي المالكي (Post Impact: 5%) retorted with, “Shake Saddam’s hand, and don’t kiss Bush Jr.’s rear.” Meanwhile, Mula Abood Al-Karkhi (Post Impact: 5%) mocked the original post, rejecting both options.

2. Reports of Attacks on Iranian Infrastructure

Multiple accounts reported on significant attacks against Iranian infrastructure. Rusly Al-Maliki 🇮🇶 رسلي المالكي (Post Impact: 3%) shared news of power outages in parts of Tehran and Kharg Island, attributing them to the bombing of power stations. Citing the International Atomic Energy Agency, Saudi News (Post Impact: 3%) stated that the heavy water production plant in Khondab, Iran, is now out of service. Offering an alternative view, David Yassin (Post Impact: 2%) suggested the power outage was not from an external attack but a “deliberate cut” by the Iranian regime to disrupt ground movements.

3. US Embassy Issues Security Alert for Iraq

The U.S. Embassy Baghdad (Post Impact: 2%) issued a major security alert for Iraq, citing intelligence that Iran and its aligned militias may target American universities in Baghdad, Sulaymaniyah, and Dohuk. The alert reaffirmed the Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory and urged U.S. citizens to “leave Iraq immediately” due to the risk of attacks and kidnappings. The news was shared by accounts like Ali Farhan ali farhan (Post Impact: 1%), who highlighted the threat to universities. Following this, Haider (Post Impact: 1%) reported that American universities across the region, including in Iraq, began closing and switching to online learning in response to the threats.

4. Drone Attack on Kuwaiti Base Sparks Iraqi Reactions

News of a drone attack on a Kuwaiti military base circulated widely, primarily reported by the account Haider (Post Impact: 1%). In a series of posts, the account detailed that an unknown drone strike resulted in 10 soldiers being injured, with later updates from Haider (Post Impact: 4%) claiming fatalities as well. The posts were accompanied by commentary noting that some Kuwaiti social media pages had previously gloated over the deaths of Iraqi soldiers, framing the current events as retribution. In a taunting post, Haider (Post Impact: 3%) also mentioned that residents of Basra could smell “intense grilling” coming from the direction of Kuwait.

5. Iraqi Convoys Entering Iran Cause Controversy

The entry of Iraqi convoys into Iran has become a contentious topic, with differing interpretations of their purpose. Haider (Post Impact: 2%) described them as “Husseini processions and Iraqi relief convoys” that received a wide welcome from Iranian citizens. In stark contrast, Sufian Al-Samarrai (Post Impact: 2%) labeled these movements as “the largest blatant militia support” and not humanitarian aid, warning that this would involve Iraq in shedding Iranian blood. Raad Hashim (Post Impact: 1%) questioned the authority under which these forces were dispatched, sharing a video of an Iranian Friday prayer leader welcoming the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces.

6. Reports of Hezbollah/Iran Victories Over Israel

Pro-resistance accounts circulated several unconfirmed reports of significant military victories against Israel. Abu Mustafa Al-Khafaji (Post Impact: 5%) made the dramatic claim that a full battalion of the Israeli army had surrendered to Hezbollah in the Galilee region, citing Israeli Channel 13 and Al Jazeera as sources. Similarly, Haider (Post Impact: 1%) reported that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps had destroyed factories in southern Israel in a retaliatory strike. Aayad Al Twfan (Post Impact: 1%) also reported that IRGC missiles had “destroyed and burned” a petrochemical facility in Beersheba.

7. UAE-Iran Tensions and Alleged Seizure of Assets

Tensions between the UAE and Iran were highlighted in several posts. Citing the Tehran Times, Rusly Al-Maliki 🇮🇶 رسلي المالكي (Post Impact: 10%) reported that the UAE had seized $530 billion in Iranian assets and canceled all residency permits for Iranians, including golden visas. Adding to the narrative of conflict, Wasan Al-Shaikhli (Post Impact: 2%) described an alleged Iranian “deception” where a missile with flares was used to trick Dubai’s air defenses into exhausting nearly half of its interceptor missile stock. Another post from Wasan Al-Shaikhli (Post Impact: 1%) shared a video claiming to show that the Dubai aluminum plant had been turned to “ash”.

8. Iran’s Influence on Iraqi Prime Minister Selection

Discussions on social media indicated active Iranian involvement in the selection of Iraq’s next prime minister. Yasser Eljuboori – Yasser Al-Jubouri (Post Impact: 2%) reported that Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, had communicated that Nouri al-Maliki remains the preferred candidate. However, he also noted a conflicting message from an agent of the Marja’iyya (the highest Shia religious authority) reaffirming the principle of not re-electing a former prime minister. This was corroborated by Shaho Al-Qaradaghi (Post Impact: 1%), who also reported, citing Shafaq News, that Mojtaba Khamenei had sent messages to Iraqi leaders specifically blessing al-Maliki’s candidacy.

9. Calls for Legal Action and Media Accountability

Amidst the escalating conflict, there were calls for legal accountability and actions against media outlets. Ahmed Alwishah (Post Impact: 2%) and Rusly Al-Maliki 🇮🇶 رسلي المالكي (Post Impact: 1%) both posted articles from Iraq’s Penal Code related to treason and collaborating with foreign states, questioning when the law would be applied. In a separate development, Haider (Post Impact: 1%) reported that the Iraqi Communications and Media Commission issued a warning to the Saudi channel Al-Arabiya Al-Hadath for “inciting violence and hatred” and broadcasting false information.

10. Faig Al-Sheikh Ali’s Commentary on Trump and Iran

Prominent political figure Faig Al-Sheikh Ali offered his analysis on the conflict, focusing on former U.S. President Trump’s potential strategy and the internal state of Iran. In one post, Faig Al-Sheikh Ali/My Word for History (Post Impact: 5%) speculated that Trump’s plan might involve occupying Iran’s Kharg Island to personally profit from oil exports. In another, Faig Al-Sheikh Ali/My Word for History (Post Impact: 4%) dismissed any hope of internal divisions within the Iranian leadership as a “bet that provokes laughter and nausea,” arguing that the only way for international powers to deal with Iran is by “hitting the heads of Iranian leaders…with missiles and bombs.”