Based on an analysis of 85 X/Twitter posts trending on July 12, 2026, Miqrab AI has identified several key narratives circulating in Iraq. The most dominant theme is the escalating military conflict between the United States and Iran, with multiple accounts reporting on US airstrikes in Iran and subsequent Iranian retaliation against American bases in the region, alongside official warnings to Gulf states. Domestically, significant attention is focused on Prime Minister Ali Al-Zuidi’s upcoming visit to the United States, which has been discussed in a high-level meeting of the State Administration Coalition and publicly rejected by the “Islamic Resistance in Iraq.” The government’s anti-corruption campaign continues to be a major topic, with speculation about the imminent arrest of several ministers. Other prominent stories include the decision by Iraq’s Communications and Media Commission to suspend Korek Telecom’s operations and public outrage over the killing of an Iraqi shepherd by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.

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

1. Trump’s “Revenge Tour” Photo Stirs Discussion

A photo posted by former U.S. President Donald Trump on his Truth Social platform gained significant traction, showing him with the text “REVENGE TOUR 2024-2032.” The image was shared by Rusly Al-Maliki 🇮🇶 رسلي المالكي (Post Impact: 100%) and circulated widely. This post emerged amid discussions about Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zuidi’s upcoming visit to Washington. Other accounts, such as Rafid Jaboori رافد جبّوري (Post Impact: 25%) and Abu Maryam (Post Impact: 17%), discussed the upcoming meeting between Al-Zuidi and Trump, highlighting the political significance of the engagement in the context of Trump’s potential return to the White House.

2. Reports of US Strikes on Iran and Retaliation

Tensions between the United States and Iran dominated conversations, with several accounts reporting a major military escalation. Sufian Al-Samarrai (Post Impact: 71%) reported on what he described as “devastating” U.S. airstrikes on Bandar Abbas in Iran, claiming that waves of raids were increasing. In response, pro-Iranian accounts detailed retaliatory actions. Najah Muhammad Ali (Post Impact: 33%) stated that Iran’s armed forces had immediately launched missiles and drones at “enemy bases,” claiming a strike on a U.S. base in Kuwait resulted in heavy casualties among American “terrorists.” Further reports from Dr. Ali Al-Jabiri (Post Impact: 14%), citing Iranian television, claimed the Revolutionary Guard had closed the Strait of Hormuz and expanded its operations to include U.S. facilities in Oman and Qatar.

3. Outrage Over IRGC Killing of Iraqi Shepherd

Multiple accounts expressed anger over reports that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) killed an Iraqi shepherd from Erbil and confiscated 400 sheep after he accidentally crossed into Iranian territory. Hiba Alnnayib HIBA Alnnayib (Post Impact: 71%) questioned whether there would be protests in front of the Iranian embassy, contrasting the situation with recent anger directed at Kuwait over the death of a fisherman from Basra. She asked, “Or will the tails turn a blind eye to the crime because it is not from Kuwait!?” Similarly, Raad Hashim (Post Impact: 54%) called for a “campaign of anger against Iran” comparable to the reaction over the incident with the Basra fisherman.

4. Iraq Suspends Korek Telecom Operations

The Iraqi Communications and Media Commission announced its decision to completely suspend the operations of Korek Telecom. The news was shared by prominent accounts, including Haydar (Post Impact: 79%), who described the company as “Barzani’s Korek.” Abu Maryam (Post Impact: 21%) also reported on the commission’s decision. The posts did not provide further details on the reasons behind the suspension, but the identification of the company with the Barzani family suggests a political dimension to the move.

5. State Coalition Meets Ahead of PM’s US Trip

Prime Minister Ali Al-Zuidi hosted a meeting of the State Administration Coalition at the Government Palace, attended by top Iraqi leaders including President Nizar Amidi, Parliament Speaker Hibt Hamad Al-Halbousi, and Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani. The Prime Minister’s Media Office (Post Impact: 34%) stated that the meeting focused on the Prime Minister’s upcoming visit to the United States. Attendees also expressed full support for the government’s anti-corruption efforts, stressed the importance of confining weapons to state control, and called for de-escalation in regional conflicts. The meeting was also covered by accounts like Raad Hashim (Post Impact: 31%) and Khamis Al-Khanjar (Post Impact: 8%).

6. Speculation on Arrests in Anti-Corruption Drive

Discussions surrounding Iraq’s anti-corruption campaign intensified amid claims that high-level officials would soon be targeted. Al-Sahafi Samer Al-Saadi (Post Impact: 69%), citing analyst Nizar Haidar, claimed that “6 ministers from Al-Sudani’s government will be arrested.” This speculation aligns with official statements from the Prime Minister’s Media Office (Post Impact: 34%), which confirmed the State Administration Coalition’s support for the campaign. Adding a different perspective, Hisham Ali (Post Impact: 45%) quoted former Finance Minister Ali Allawi, who suggested that the campaign to pursue the corrupt in Iraq would falter if a “kiss and hug” reconciliation occurred between America and Iran.

7. Militias Reject PM Al-Zuidi’s Visit to US

The “Islamic Resistance in Iraq” issued a statement rejecting Prime Minister Ali Al-Zuidi’s scheduled visit to the United States. As reported by Shaho Al-Qaradaghi (Post Impact: 25%) and Sabereen News (Post Impact: 17%), the group stated its “principled rejection” of the visit and demanded that the “pursuit of international acceptance does not turn into concessions and prostration to the arrogant countries.” The statement also warned against signing any agreements or memoranda of understanding that would strengthen American “hegemony” in Iraq.

8. Basim Khashan Questions Sadr’s Silence on Corruption

Political activist and former MP Basim Khashan (Post Impact: 41%) publicly questioned Muqtada al-Sadr’s silence regarding the high-profile corruption case of Nour Zuhair. Khashan asked why al-Sadr had not commented on Zuhair’s release on bail or the lifting of the seizure of his assets and travel ban. He implicated other political figures, stating, “Hadi al-Amiri is the one who brought the Director General of Taxes… and many in the Framework are Nour’s partners, what is the Sayyid’s excuse?” In other posts, Khashan continued his criticism of the judiciary under Faiq Zidan, accusing it of protecting the corrupt while targeting critics (Basim Khashan (Post Impact: 12%)).

9. Rare Photo of Mojtaba Khamenei Surfaces

A post by Dr. Hussein Al-Safi (Post Impact: 67%) shared what was described as a rare photo of Sayyid Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran’s Supreme Leader. The account noted that the picture, taken a few years ago, was being published for the first time. The post generated significant engagement but did not provide additional context for the photo’s release or its timing, leaving users to speculate on its significance amid regional tensions and internal Iranian politics.

10. Iran Issues Warnings to Kuwait, UAE, and Bahrain

Accounts shared an urgent warning reportedly issued by Iran’s military to residents of several Gulf countries. Abu Maryam (Post Impact: 22%) posted a statement from Iran’s “Media Operations Center” urging citizens and residents in Kuwait, Bahrain, and the UAE to evacuate any areas near U.S. military bases or missile launch sites. The statement blamed the rulers of those countries for their “blind dependency” on the U.S. and stated they bear “full responsibility for all consequences.” This was corroborated by a post from Wasan Al-Sheikhli (Post Impact: 18%), which cited enemy media on U.S. intelligence discovering Iranian preparations for “large-scale attacks in the UAE and Kuwait.”