Based on an analysis of 428 Facebook posts on July 22, 2026, by Miqrab AI, the primary themes dominating online discourse in Iraq revolved around domestic frustrations and security developments. The severe electricity crisis garnered the highest engagement, with calls for privatization of the sector. A major anti-corruption case involving a former oil ministry official, Adnan al-Jumaili, also captured significant attention as authorities seized vast sums of money and gold. Other key topics included changes in top security leadership, celebrations of students’ outstanding academic achievements, and growing regional tensions involving Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the United States.

Today’s Top 10 Facebook Trends in Iraq:

1. Electricity Crisis Sparks Calls for Privatization

The chronic electricity shortage in Iraq was the most discussed topic, with pages highlighting the severe gap between supply and demand. Aziz Nasser (Post Impact: 100%) detailed that Iraq needs 60,000 megawatts but currently only has around 24,000, proposing the privatization of the Ministry of Electricity to solve the recurring summer crisis. This sentiment was echoed by Hayder Al-Hamdani (Post Impact: 54%), who shared a statement from a representative of the Supreme Religious Authority criticizing officials, stating, “Those who enjoy 24-hour electricity in the Green Zone will not feel the suffering of citizens and the summer heat.” The posts reflect deep public frustration and a growing demand for fundamental reforms in the power sector.

2. Major Corruption Case of Adnan al-Jumaili

Multiple pages reported on significant developments in the corruption case against Adnan al-Jumaili, the former Undersecretary of the Ministry of Oil. The judiciary announced the seizure of vast assets linked to him. Al-Khawa Al-Nadhifa (Post Impact: 17%) and Set Ashwaq um Al-Qanounia (Post Impact: 9%) specified that authorities confiscated 13 billion Iraqi dinars, 400,000 US dollars, 40 gold bars, and 5 kg of gold jewelry. The news was also covered by Maher Muhi::Sawt Humat Al-Watan (Post Impact: 4%), emphasizing that investigations are ongoing. These posts highlight a major anti-corruption effort and generated commentary on the scale of graft within the government.

3. Students Achieve Exceptional Exam Results

The announcement of sixth-grade preparatory exam results was a major topic, with a focus on stories of exceptional student achievement. Set Ashwaq um Al-Qanounia (Post Impact: 17%) celebrated three brothers from Hawija who achieved outstanding scores of 101, 100.29, and 100. Akher Al-Ahdath Al-Iraqiya (Post Impact: 3%) shared their story, noting they studied using YouTube while also working in agriculture. Other pages like Ahmed Waheed – Ahmed Waheed (Post Impact: 13%) and Baghdad (Post Impact: 6%) shared videos and posts capturing the joy and relief of students upon receiving their results, creating a wave of positive and celebratory content.

4. New Leadership Appointed to Key Security Agencies

Significant leadership changes within Iraq’s security apparatus were widely reported. The Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service (ICTS) (Post Impact: 16%) and Iraqi Special Operations Forces (Post Impact: 2%) announced that Lieutenant General Zaid Hoshi Al-Mousawi has taken over as the new head of the service, succeeding Karim Al-Tamimi. In a separate development, pages such as Maher Muhi::Sawt Humat Al-Watan (Post Impact: 6%) and the Iraqi Ministry of Interior (Post Impact: 3%) reported that Lieutenant General Mohammed Qassim Al-Fahad was appointed as the new commander of the Federal Police forces. These appointments were presented as part of an ongoing effort to enhance security and maintain stability.

5. Younis Mahmoud Meets with Political Leader Ammar al-Hakim

Younis Mahmoud, a prominent figure in Iraqi football, shared details of his meeting with political leader Sayyid Ammar al-Hakim. In a post on his page, Younis Mahmoud (Post Impact: 51%) expressed his gratitude for the warm reception and al-Hakim’s congratulations following the Iraqi Football Association executive office elections. Mahmoud noted that al-Hakim emphasized the importance of developing national teams, focusing on youth categories, and improving league infrastructure to meet the aspirations of Iraqi fans. This high-impact post highlights the intersection of sports and politics in Iraq and the support for football from influential figures.

6. Yemeni Forces Target Saudi Oil Tankers in Red Sea

Several pages covered a major regional security incident where Yemeni forces claimed responsibility for attacking two Saudi oil tankers. Al-Khawa Al-Nadhifa (Post Impact: 9%) reported on a maritime incident notice from the UK Maritime Trade Operations, noting the Yemeni forces’ claim of targeting the ships with missiles and drones. Zilzal zilzal (Post Impact: 4%) and Al-Khaleia Al-Tactical (Post Impact: 3%) provided more details from the Yemeni Armed Forces’ statement, which named the vessels as “ENCELIA” and “LAYLA” and stated the operation was part of enforcing a “siege for a siege” policy.

7. PM Zaydi’s Diplomatic Engagements with UK and Iran

The diplomatic activities of Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaydi were featured on official government pages. The Iraqi Prime Minister’s Media Office (Post Impact: 4%) announced that PM Zaydi met with the British Ambassador, Erfan Siddiq, to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments. In a separate announcement, the Government of Iraq (Post Impact: 2%) page reported through its spokesperson that the Prime Minister would be making an official visit to Iran the following day to strengthen neighborly relations and cooperation based on mutual interests.

8. Reports of US-Iran Military Escalation

Amid rising regional tensions, several pages reported on a direct military escalation between the United States and Iran. Al-Khaleia Al-Tactical (Post Impact: 2%) posted an operational update stating that US forces had begun strikes on several Iranian provinces, including Khuzestan and Bushehr. The same source also reported that Iranian forces retaliated by launching drones at US positions in Kuwait. Min Baghdad (Post Impact: 1%) specifically mentioned an American bombing targeting the Iranian side of the Shalamcheh border crossing, with unconfirmed reports of casualties among visitors.

9. Government Reaffirms Policy to Restrict Arms to the State

The Iraqi government’s policy of confining weapons to state control was a topic of discussion. The official Government of Iraq (Post Impact: 5%) page posted a video of its spokesperson, Dr. Haider Al-Aboudi, declaring that “restricting weapons to the state is a matter of Iraqi sovereignty” and is being implemented based on the government’s official program. The topic was also highlighted by Hussam Al-Haj (Post Impact: 1%), who shared a clip where the spokesperson acknowledged that the Prime Minister had received threats over this policy but that Iraq’s interests remain the priority.

10. Younis Mahmoud Discusses National Team Coach Contract

Following his election, Younis Mahmoud continued to be a focus of football-related news, specifically regarding the national team’s coaching staff. His official page, Younis Mahmoud (Post Impact: 5%), posted about a meeting with coach Graham Arnold to discuss renewing his contract. The post emphasized that “technical stability is a priority” and that they are working to reach an agreement that serves the national team’s interests and aligns with fan expectations for upcoming competitions. The news signals a key decision for the future of the Iraqi national team under the new federation leadership.