According to a Miqrab AI analysis of 483 trending X / Twitter posts in Iraq on June 23, 2026, the online discourse was dominated by major scandals and corruption allegations targeting high-level government officials. The most prominent narrative involved a leaked video allegedly showing illicit activity between two senior officials at the Ministry of Oil, sparking widespread condemnation and counter-claims of fabrication. Concurrently, a massive corruption case unfolded with the discovery of billions of dinars belonging to former Deputy Oil Minister Adnan al-Jamili, leading to further arrests and public outrage. Other significant conversations included the sentencing of political figure Yazan Mashaan al-Jubouri for fraud, the suspension of a well-known journalist’s television program, and broader discussions on regional politics involving Iran and reported U.S. military movements in Baghdad.

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

1. Leaked Video Sparks Scandal at Oil Ministry

The most dominant story on Iraqi X / Twitter involved the circulation of a compromising video allegedly featuring senior officials from the Ministry of Oil. Accounts such as Dr. Zainab al-Dulaimi (Post Impact: 100%) and Noor – Um Omar (Post Impact: 25%) shared the video, identifying the individuals as the head of the Northern Refineries Authority and the authority’s financial director. While most posts condemned the act, a counter-narrative emerged from another post by Dr. Zainab al-Dulaimi (Post Impact: 68%), which shared a statement from Sheikh Ali al-Asadi. The Sheikh claimed the woman is his sister, a tailor, and was merely “taking measurements for the general manager for a new suit,” dismissing the video as fabricated and threatening legal action. The Iraqi Press Network +INP (Post Impact: 8%) later reported that authorities have initiated legal proceedings against the two individuals for acts contrary to public morals.

2. Adnan al-Jamili Corruption Case Unearths Billions

A massive corruption scandal surrounding former Deputy Minister of Oil Adnan al-Jamili captured significant attention, with reports of vast sums of stolen money being uncovered. Yasser Eljuboori (Post Impact: 19%) and Abu Maryam (Post Impact: 7%) reported that over 53 billion Iraqi dinars belonging to al-Jamili were found buried in Baiji. The news sparked widespread satirical commentary, with prominent satirist Ahmed Albasheer (Post Impact: 36%) mocking the situation in a post about a related arrest warrant. Accounts also noted that al-Jamili’s confessions have implicated other officials, including the former governor of Salah al-Din, leading to further arrests in the expanding investigation.

3. Journalist Muna Sami’s Program Suspended

The suspension of journalist Muna Sami’s television program by the Communications and Media Commission generated significant discussion. Muna Sami (Post Impact: 49%) herself issued a lengthy statement rejecting the commission’s accusations of inciting sectarianism, emphasizing her non-sectarian upbringing and professional history. She stated her intent to legally appeal the decision, asserting that her name and national efforts “are more honorable than to be accused in this way.” Other accounts, such as Tamara Alkhazraji (Post Impact: 5%), expressed satisfaction with the suspension, criticizing Sami for repeatedly hosting guests they deemed inappropriate.

4. Yazan Mashaan al-Jubouri Sentenced for Fraud

The sentencing of Yazan Mashaan al-Jubouri to five years in prison for fraud was a major topic of conversation. The news was shared by multiple accounts, including Haider (Post Impact: 8%) and Yasser Eljuboori (Post Impact: 4%). Reporting from the Integrity Commission, Ali Farhan (Post Impact: 9%) detailed that Yazan was convicted for deceiving a complainant by claiming he could arrange a meeting with the Prime Minister, subsequently seizing 41 billion dinars. His father, Mashaan al-Jubouri (Post Impact: 18%), confirmed the sentence, stating they respect the judiciary’s decision but would pursue all legal avenues to appeal it.

5. Iranian Regional Politics and Khamenei’s Funeral

Discussions around Iran’s regional influence and internal politics were prominent, particularly concerning the aftermath of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s passing. Dr. Hussein al-Safi (Post Impact: 11%) praised Iran, stating, “History will respect Iran because it resisted, and provided the most wonderful examples of sacrifice.” On a diplomatic level, Haider (Post Impact: 6%) reported an upcoming visit to Baghdad by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss preparations for Khamenei’s funeral ceremonies in Iraq. In a more satirical tone, Issam Hussein (Post Impact: 9%) remarked that he had received an official invitation to attend the funeral.

6. Reported U.S. Military Movements in Baghdad

Reports of unusual U.S. military activity in Baghdad circulated on X / Twitter, fueling speculation about a high-level visit. The account Abu Maryam (Post Impact: 7%) reported the landing of two AH-64 Apache helicopters at the Taji Base in Baghdad and claimed that U.S. FBI forces were deployed on a bridge near the Joint Operations Command headquarters. Similarly, Haider (Post Impact: 5%) noted “intense American movements” and heightened security measures in the Green Zone, suggesting these were preparations for an impending visit by a senior U.S. official.

7. Criticism and Commentary on PM Al-Sudani

Recently departed Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani was the subject of critical commentary. Faiq al-Sheikh Ali (Post Impact: 18%) reflected on the irony of Iraqis demanding a leader “from the inside” like Al-Sudani, only to now see him face a “fierce attack” with accusations of stealing billions. Meanwhile, Issam Hussein (Post Impact: 8%) criticized Al-Sudani’s government for appointing Baligh Abu Gullal as head of the Communications and Media Commission, arguing the appointment was made unconstitutionally while the government was in a caretaker capacity. Hussein framed this as a “major constitutional breach.”

8. Judiciary Recovers 85 Billion Dinars for Treasury

A positive development in the fight against corruption was the recovery of 85 billion Iraqi dinars, a story shared with praise for the judiciary. Parliamentarian Mustafa Jabbar Sanad (Post Impact: 11%) thanked the head of the Supreme Judicial Council, Faiq Zidan, “for protecting public money, and returning to our ministry’s account and the state treasury 85 billion dinars.” Echoing this sentiment, Dr. Qusai Shafiq (Post Impact: 5%) also credited Judge Zidan and the Supreme Judicial Council for returning the funds, which belonged to the Ministry of Communications, back to the state treasury.

9. Allegations of Corruption in the Ministry of Defense

New allegations of corruption surfaced, this time targeting the Ministry of Defense over a large procurement contract. Ali Fadhil (Post Impact: 9%) labeled an individual named Marwan al-Barzanji a “first-class thief” in relation to a deal for 800 trucks purchased at 700 million dinars each. Yasser Eljuboori (Post Impact: 5%) provided a more detailed analysis of the same contract, which was halted by the judiciary. He calculated that the price per truck was 577 million dinars, while the market price for the highest-spec model is around 300 million dinars, and questioned where the massive price difference went.

10. Calls to Investigate Other Major Corruption Cases

Amid the focus on the Adnan al-Jamili case, several users called for investigations into other unresolved, high-value corruption files. Dr. Majid Shingali (Post Impact: 9%) questioned, “Why has the file of the Ports and its general director not been opened as happened with the Baiji refinery…?” Similarly, former MP Basim Khashan (Post Impact: 4%) described the al-Jamili case as just “a drop in a dead sea” and urged authorities to look into the “Somar cigarettes deal,” which he claims involves figures like al-Halbousi and is worth over 350 billion dinars.