Based on an analysis of 376 Facebook posts trending in Iraq on July 25, 2026, Miqrab AI found that the most significant online conversation centered on a political and religious controversy in Karbala involving the removal of posters of foreign leaders. Other dominant themes included official government business, such as the announcement of a public holiday for the Arba’een pilgrimage and a detailed summary of the latest parliamentary session. Discussions also focused on security preparations for the upcoming pilgrimage, allegations of high-level corruption, and criticism of Iran’s role in Iraq’s energy sector, reflecting a dynamic mix of political, social, and economic concerns among Iraqi Facebook users.

Today’s Top 10 Facebook Trends in Iraq:

1. Controversy Over Removal of Posters in Karbala

The most engaging story surrounds the removal of posters of Iranian and Lebanese leaders from a building in Karbala, an action reportedly ordered by Major General Anwar al-Nasrawi, the director of protection for the holy shrines. Al-Khowa Al-Nadheefa (Post Impact: 100%) and Baghdad (Post Impact: 12%) reported that following an intervention by three members of parliament, the Parliament’s leadership directed the Security and Defense Committee to take legal action against the Major General. In contrast, Steven Nabil (Post Impact: 28%) criticized the MPs’ actions, questioning their authority to give orders to a high-ranking officer. Meanwhile, Ahmed Al-Thawaq (Post Impact: 8%) shared a video showing the posters being reinstalled, stating it was done “despite the remnants of the Ba’ath.”

2. Iraqi Parliament Holds Session on Key Legislation

The Iraqi Council of Representatives (Post Impact: 55%) page provided a detailed summary of its sixth session, chaired by First Deputy Speaker Adnan Fayhan. The parliament completed the first reading of eight laws, including the final financial accounts for the years 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015. Other proposed laws discussed were amendments to legislation on combating human trafficking, the agricultural lending fund, notaries, and labor law. The session also featured discussions among MPs on critical issues such as the electricity and water crisis, unemployment, and the need to improve public services.

3. Government Announces Official Holiday for Arba’een

Multiple pages announced that the Council of Ministers has declared an official public holiday on Monday and Tuesday, August 3-4, 2026, to mark the Arba’een pilgrimage of Imam Hussein. The announcement was shared by official sources including the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers (Post Impact: 46%) and the Office of the Iraqi Prime Minister (Post Impact: 12%), as well as news pages like Al-Khowa Al-Nadheefa (Post Impact: 13%). The decision was made to facilitate the movement of pilgrims as they return home after the conclusion of the religious observance.

4. Hayder Al-Hamdani Alleges Massive Corruption Scheme

Journalist Hayder Al-Hamdani (Post Impact: 74%) made striking allegations in a video post, claiming to reveal a “catastrophe of London properties.” According to his post, which he supported with what he called “shocking numbers and evidence,” over 130 trillion Iraqi dinars have been lost due to a combination of corruption and negligence related to these properties. The high engagement on this single post indicates significant public interest in accusations of large-scale government corruption.

5. Bahaa al-Araji Accuses Iran of Failing Iraq on Energy

Former Deputy Prime Minister Bahaa al-Araji stated that Iran has let Iraq down regarding oil exports and the electricity file. The statement, reported by pages like Al-Adhamiya News (Post Impact: 17%) and Iraqi Media Center (Post Impact: 3%), highlights al-Araji’s view that Iran did not reciprocate Iraq’s supportive stance. This criticism taps into public frustration over Iraq’s chronic power shortages, which are often linked to reliance on Iranian energy imports.

6. Security Forces Prepare for Arba’een Pilgrimage

As the Arba’een pilgrimage approaches, security preparations are ramping up. Maher Mouhi::The Voice of the Protectors of the Homeland (Post Impact: 11%) shared a video of Police College students arriving in Najaf to participate in the security plan. The Iraqi Ministry of Interior (Post Impact: 8%) page showed the same students visiting the shrine of Imam Ali before beginning their duties. Additionally, the Support for Iraqi Security Forces (Post Impact: 3%) page reported that the Director of the Commander-in-Chief’s office arrived in Karbala to discuss and review security plans for the major religious event.

7. New Counter-Terrorism Chief Holds High-Level Meetings

The new head of the Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service (ICTS), Lieutenant General Zaid Houshi al-Moussawi, has been meeting with other top security officials to enhance coordination. The official Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service Icts (Post Impact: 11%) page reported that he received the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Police Affairs, Major General Hadi Ruzaij Kassar. In a separate post, the same page (Post Impact: 8%) announced his meeting with the head of the National Security Service, Dr. Bassem Al-Badri. Both meetings focused on strengthening cooperation between the different security branches to ensure sustainable security in the country.

8. Traffic Policeman Hailed as a Hero for Rescuing Child

A traffic policeman from Hawija, Kirkuk, is being celebrated for his bravery after saving a child from drowning in a river in Karbala. The officer, Abdul Majeed Ali Yousef, was in Karbala as part of the security detail for the Arba’een pilgrimage when he noticed the child in distress and acted immediately. The story was shared by pages including Ammar Al-Hilfi (Post Impact: 21%) and Yalla (Post Impact: 2%), which praised his quick response and humanitarian spirit. The Ministry of Interior officially commended his actions, highlighting the human side of security personnel.

9. Cabinet Approves Key Energy and International Agreements

The Iraqi Council of Ministers held its twelfth regular session, chaired by Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaydi, where several important decisions were made. According to posts from the Office of the Iraqi Prime Minister (Post Impact: 12%) and the Government of Iraq – The Iraqi Government (Post Impact: 4%), the cabinet approved activating a framework agreement with Turkey on water, set to begin in September 2026. It also authorized the Ministry of Oil to sign a memorandum of understanding with Syria for an oil pipeline to the Mediterranean and another with a consortium of companies to develop the Akkaz gas field. Other decisions related to projects in the oil and electricity sectors were also approved.

10. New Federal Police Chief Receives Security Officials

Following recent changes in security leadership, the new Commander of the Federal Police, Lieutenant General Muhammad Al-Fahd, received congratulations from other agency heads. Pages including Support for Iraqi Security Forces (Post Impact: 3%) and Iraqis Only – Iraqeen W Bas (Post Impact: 3%) reported that the head of the National Security Service visited General Al-Fahd to congratulate him on his new position. These visits underscore efforts to ensure continuity and cooperation among Iraq’s various security forces.