Based on Miqrab AI’s analysis of 498 X / Twitter posts trending in Iraq on June 18, 2026, online discourse was dominated by a few major international and domestic events. The most significant narrative revolved around the newly signed memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, which sparked a wide spectrum of reactions, from declarations of a historic Iranian victory to accusations of a humiliating surrender. Another major topic was the Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow, with many Iraqi commentators sharing videos and mocking Russia’s perceived military weakness. Domestically, a major government shake-up involving high-level security and economic officials captured significant attention, with users discussing the dismissals and new appointments at the Central Bank and National Security Service.

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

1. US-Iran Agreement Sparks Widespread Debate

The signing of a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran was the most discussed topic, with users sharing the reported terms and offering vastly different interpretations. Accounts like Haidar (Post Impact: 6%) and Ahmad Abdulsada (Post Impact: 3%) detailed the agreement’s points, which include an end to military operations, the lifting of US sanctions, and a $300 billion plan for Iran’s reconstruction. The reactions varied widely, with Abdulsada calling it a “great and historic victory for Iran,” while Sheikh Thaer al-Bayati (Post Impact: 5%) suggested the agreement was a symbolic gesture and that “the real papers are still hidden under the table.” In a welcoming statement, Masrour Barzani (Post Impact: 6%) expressed his hope that the deal marks a “new chapter of peace and stability in the region.”

2. Drone Attacks Strike Moscow

Multiple accounts shared videos and commentary on Ukrainian drone attacks that targeted Moscow. Sufian al-Samarrai (Post Impact: 24%) posted several clips of explosions and fires, mocking Russia’s military capabilities by questioning how a capital with 12,000 nuclear warheads could fail to stop simple drones. He argued this failure was the consequence of Russia prioritizing the defense of Iran. Other users viewed the attacks through a moral lens; Aayad Al Twfan (Post Impact: 6%) described the scene as divine justice for Russia’s military actions in Syria, while Dr. Zaid Abdulwahab al-A’adhami (Post Impact: 3%) asked, “Is it the curse of the Syrian cities that were annihilated by barrel bombs?”

3. Major Shake-up in Iraq’s Security and Economic Leadership

A significant reshuffle in top government posts was widely reported across Iraqi social media. Rusly Al-Maliki (Post Impact: 17%) announced the dismissal of the National Security Service chief and the Governor of the Central Bank, linking the changes to the arrival of American businessman Tom Barrack in Baghdad and adding that “the rope is on the tractor,” suggesting more changes are imminent. Haidar (Post Impact: 6%), Abu Maryam (Post Impact: 6%), and Ali Farhan (Post Impact: 4%) provided further details, identifying the officials removed as Abdul Karim al-Basri, Ali al-Allaq, and Qasim al-Araji (National Security Advisor). Their replacements were named as Basim al-Badri, Nizar Nasser, and Qasim al-Aboudi, respectively.

4. Trump on Iran and Saudi Arabia’s Military Balance

Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments on regional military balance were a key topic of discussion. Sufian al-Samarrai (Post Impact: 13%) and Mujtahid al-Iraq (Post Impact: 14%) shared and analyzed a clip in which Trump recounted telling his hawkish advisors, “How can I allow Saudi Arabia to have missiles and not allow Iran to have missiles? The matter is not managed this way!!” Al-Samarrai attributed this stance to “Qatari mediation.” Mujtahid al-Iraq interpreted the statement as an outline of Trump’s future “Patrios Doctrine” against Saudi Arabia, arguing that the Kingdom had “lost the opportunity of a lifetime to protect its generations and get rid of Iran.”

5. Hezbollah Announces “Ashura Operations” Against Israel

Amidst the broader regional developments, news of renewed military activity on the Lebanese-Israeli border circulated. Rusly Al-Maliki (Post Impact: 10%) posted a breaking news alert that the “Lebanese Resistance” had announced the launch of “Ashura operations” against Israel. Haidar (Post Impact: 4%) provided more context, reporting that Hezbollah’s announcement framed the operations as a response to Israel’s violations of the ceasefire in Lebanon.

6. Critics Denounce US-Iran Deal as Surrender

A strong counter-narrative emerged among commentators who framed the US-Iran agreement as a humiliating capitulation by the Iranian regime. Mustafa al-Dulaimi (Post Impact: 11%) quoted Ayatollah Khomeini’s book, “Islamic Governments,” which allegedly states, “if Iran sits with America, know that America is in the right and we are in the wrong.” Similarly, Mulla Abood Al-Karkhi (Post Impact: 3%) described the signing event as a “historic defeat for Iran” and a clear sign of “submission, dependence, and defeat” under the control of President Trump.

7. Political Meetings Held to Bolster Iraqi Government

Amid the government reshuffle, Iraqi political leaders engaged in high-level meetings to discuss the country’s stability. Ammar Al-Hakim (Post Impact: 4%), head of the National State Forces Alliance, posted about his meeting with Muthanna al-Samarrai (Post Impact: 3%), head of the Azm Alliance. They emphasized the need to empower the government and enhance dialogue between political blocs. In a separate development, Abu Maryam (Post Impact: 4%) reported that Nouri al-Maliki and Hadi al-Amiri met to resolve disputes over key ministries for the Coordination Framework, including a proposal to have the prime minister select the Minister of Interior from a list of ten candidates.

8. Mixed Reactions to New National Security Service Chief

The appointment of Basim al-Badri as the new chief of the National Security Service generated both strong support and harsh criticism. Hisham Ali (Post Impact: 5%) praised the decision as a “successful step,” describing al-Badri as one of the service’s founders and a man who is “patriotic, calm, and well-mannered.” Conversely, Dr. Yahya Al-Kubaisi (Post Impact: 3%) offered a scathing critique, alleging that al-Badri has presided over one of Iraq’s “most corrupt institutions” since 2012, where decisions were “paid for or politically delivered.” He concluded that with this appointment, “destruction remains and expands!!!”

9. Allegations of Smuggling and Corruption at Baghdad Airport

The resignation of Bankin Rikani, head of the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority, was followed by his stark revelations about mismanagement at Baghdad International Airport. Accounts such as Shaho al-Qaradaghi (Post Impact: 3%) and Raad Hashim (Post Impact: 3%) reported Rikani’s claims that the airport has five separate VIP lounges and that “smuggling from the airport is possible in light of exemptions from inspection.” Yasser Eljuboori (Post Impact: 2%) also highlighted Rikani’s bewilderment over how graduates of fine arts and Islamic studies came to be employed in the aviation sector.

10. Prime Minister al-Zaidi Praised for Decisive Actions

Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi received praise from several commentators for what they described as decisive leadership and reforms. The account Wazir Iraqi (Post Impact: 4%) declared that “the era of al-Zaidi is the era of the state and the law,” adding that he has done what many before him did not dare to do. This view was reinforced by a report from Abu Maryam (Post Impact: 3%), who stated that the prime minister is moving to retire 50 officers with the rank of general as part of the “largest restructuring of security leadership” in the ministries of Defense and Interior.