Based on a Miqrab AI analysis of 377 Facebook posts trending on July 2, 2026, the primary digital conversations in Iraq revolved around high-profile legal cases and the government’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign. The most engaging topic was the release of public figure Haider al-Hamdani on bail, which was celebrated by his supporters online. Concurrently, significant attention was given to the government’s “Operation Dawn” anti-corruption drive, with the Council of Representatives issuing a supportive statement and some MPs publicly criticizing the methods used to arrest their colleagues. The release of General Nasser al-Ghanam by the Court of Cassation also garnered considerable discussion. These events were complemented by religious and political activities, including Prime Minister Al-Sudani hosting a mourning council for Imam Hussein and Muqtada al-Sadr calling for public rallies to support the fight against corruption.

Today’s Top 10 Facebook Trends in Iraq:

1. Haider al-Hamdani Released from Prison on Bail

The release of public figure Haider al-Hamdani after a period of detention was the most prominent story on Iraqi Facebook. His own page, Haider Al-Hamdani (Post Impact: 100%), announced that he was released on financial bail following a “secret investigation” and that he would reveal the details of the case. The news was widely shared and celebrated by other pages, such as Mohammed Nasser Khalif (Post Impact: 18%), which posted a video celebrating his freedom. The page Haider Khalaf Ghazi (Post Impact: 6%) also shared the news, thanking the lawyers involved for their “honorable stance.”

2. Gov’t Continues “Operation Dawn” Anti-Corruption Campaign

The Iraqi government’s anti-corruption campaign, dubbed “Operation Dawn” or “Zaydi’s Strike,” continued to be a major topic of discussion. The Iraqi Prime Minister’s Media Office (Post Impact: 2%) reported that Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaydi chaired a meeting with security and regulatory agencies to emphasize that the government is committed to its reform program and will continue to pursue the corrupt. The Iraqi Council of Representatives (Post Impact: 4%) issued a statement supporting the campaign, which it said was enabled by its decision to lift immunity from several members, and called on the government to open major corruption files in sectors like energy, investment, and health. According to Maraya (Post Impact: 4%), the Prime Minister’s legal advisor, Munir Haddad, confirmed that “Zaydi’s strike will not stop” and that trials of the accused will be held publicly.

3. Court of Cassation Frees General Nasser al-Ghanam

Multiple pages reported on the decision by the Federal Court of Cassation to release General Nasser al-Ghanam. Al-Khawa Al-Nadhifa (Post Impact: 6%) announced his release after he had previously been sentenced to two years of hard labor in connection with the deaths of two students at the Military College. The page Khabar Ajel (Post Impact: 3%) also covered the news, citing a statement from legal advisor Munir Haddad and asking its followers for their opinion on the decision that “did justice to Al-Ghanam.” The news was also shared by Akher Al-Ahdath Al-Iraqiya (Post Impact: 1%).

4. MP Criticizes Arrests, Citing ‘Loss of State Prestige’

The recent arrests of members of parliament as part of the anti-corruption drive have drawn criticism from some of their colleagues. The page Akher Al-Ahdath Al-Iraqiya (Post Impact: 5%) quoted MP Zahraa complaining about the way the arrests were conducted, saying, “The prestige of the state is gone… you have driven the world crazy… people have come to hate us, we are ashamed to say we are MPs.” Similarly, Khabar Ajel (Post Impact: 3%) reported MP Zahraa al-Saadi’s statement that “three-quarters of the MPs live on their salary and Iraqis are shouting that all politicians are corrupt because of 12 MPs they arrested.”

5. PM Al-Sudani Hosts Majlis for Imam Hussein Anniversary

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani held a mourning council (majlis) for Imam Hussein, an event covered by his official page and political coalition. Al-Mohandes Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani (Post Impact: 13%) announced that the three-day council began on Thursday with the attendance of official and social figures representing various segments of society. The post noted that the sermon recalled the heroic stances of Imam Hussein and stressed that his approach remains a path for all humanity. The same event was also covered by the page of his coalition, Coalition of Reconstruction and Development (Post Impact: 0%).

6. Muqtada al-Sadr Calls for Rally to Support Anti-Corruption Drive

Influential cleric Muqtada al-Sadr issued a call for a solidarity stand in support of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaydi’s anti-corruption campaign. The Private Office of His Eminence Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr (Post Impact: 5%) issued a separate authorization to hold prayers at the Al-Sadr family’s guesthouse. Following the call for support, pages like Maher Mouhi::Voice of the Homeland’s Protectors (Post Impact: 1%) and Mohammed Al-Khozaei (Post Impact: 1%) announced that the Shiite National Current would hold a solidarity stand on Friday in front of the Kufa Mosque to support and encourage the continuation of the reform campaign.

7. Security Forces Conduct Arrests for Drugs and Gang Activity

Several pages reported on various security operations across Iraq targeting criminal activities. Al-Khawa Al-Nadhifa (Post Impact: 6%) stated that security forces arrested an officer in Anbar province who attempted to smuggle narcotics through a checkpoint. Meanwhile, the Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service (Post Impact: 1%) announced the arrest of two drug traffickers in Muthanna and Dhi Qar provinces. In Baghdad, Min Baghdad (Post Impact: 1%) reported that security forces arrested seven members of an armed gang in the Dora area accused of illegally seizing a citizen’s land.

8. Focus on Electricity File and Generator Pricing

The persistent issue of electricity was a topic of discussion. The page Ann Salah (Post Impact: 8%), in a promotional clip for her show, announced that “the electricity file will be opened.” In a related development concerning private power generation, Al-Adhamiya News (Post Impact: 3%) reported that President Ammar al-Hamdani has “settled the controversy over the price of an ampere in Baghdad,” urging citizens, “Do not pay more than ten thousand dinars.”

9. Funeral Procession for Ali Khamenei Planned in Iraq

Facebook pages shared details about the planned funeral processions in Iraq for the late Iranian Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. Ahmed Althawaq (Post Impact: 1%) outlined the schedule for the public processions, stating they would take place in Najaf and Karbala on Wednesday, July 8. Mohammed Al-Khozaei (Post Impact: 1%) also noted that the schedule for the funeral procession does not include Baghdad. This was echoed by Kulluna Al-Iraq (Post Impact: 0%), which cited a private source saying the ceremonies in Baghdad and Kadhimiya were canceled, confining them to Karbala and Najaf.

10. Communications Minister’s Initiatives Highlighted

Minister of Communications Mustafa Jabbar Sand received positive attention for two separate initiatives. The page Mohammed Nasser Khalif (Post Impact: 7%) reported that the people of the Al-Nasr district in Dhi Qar extended their thanks and gratitude to the minister for covering the cost of a medical operation for a citizen named Abbas Aziz Shnawa. On a different front, Technology and Communications (Post Impact: 1%) highlighted the minister’s announcement that Iraq has received its first payments in US dollars for transiting international internet capacity through its territory via an agreement with the Qatari company GBI, creating a new source of revenue for the state.