Based on an analysis of 353 Facebook posts by Miqrab AI, the key narratives trending in Iraq on July 31, 2026, were dominated by a shocking crime involving police officers in Diwaniya, which captured the highest engagement. Other significant topics included public discourse on the mass migration from Morocco to Spain, official government commemorations of the Barzani genocide, and escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran. Domestically, there was widespread concern over a potential government salary crisis, alongside reports of the initial phases of the US military withdrawal from northern Iraq. Conversations also highlighted social initiatives related to the Arbaeen pilgrimage and ongoing counter-terrorism efforts by Iraqi security forces.

Today’s Top 10 Facebook Trends in Iraq:

1. Crime in Diwaniya Police Station Shocks Iraq

A story about a “catastrophic crime” in Diwaniya generated significant discussion, with multiple pages reporting on the arrest of a police officer and three other members. According to pages like Steven Nabil (Post Impact: 28%) and Al-Khwa Al-Nathifa (Post Impact: 15%), the individuals are accused of the gang rape of a female detainee inside the Al-Nahda police station. The posts specify that the Diwaniya Police Commander has placed the officer and the three policemen in custody pending investigation. Baghdad (Post Impact: 2%) also covered the story, describing the incident as a shocking event that will shake the province and the country.

2. Mass Migration from Morocco to Spain Discussed

The ongoing wave of migration from Morocco to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla was a major topic of discussion. The page Set Ashwaq Umm Al-Qanouniya (Post Impact: 17%) explained that a Spanish government decision not to immediately return migrants arriving by sea encouraged thousands to attempt the crossing. Other pages focused on the human element, with Hakem Al-Zamili (Post Impact: 8%) sharing an image of a young man carrying his elderly mother, stating it was a “migration for the sake of dignity and freedom.” The political ramifications were also noted by Al-Khwa Al-Nathifa (Post Impact: 4%), which reported that Italy’s Foreign Minister announced the temporary suspension of the Schengen agreement with Spain due to the influx of over 50,000 migrants.

3. PM Commemorates 43rd Anniversary of Barzani Genocide

Iraqi officials marked the 43rd anniversary of the Ba’athist regime’s genocide against the Barzanis. The Media Office of the Iraqi Prime Minister (Post Impact: 10%) and the Government of Iraq (Post Impact: 9%) page shared a statement from Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaydi. He described the event as one in a series of crimes by the former regime aimed at crushing identity and expressed condolences to the Kurdish people and the KDP leadership. The Prime Minister affirmed that these sacrifices contributed to the establishment of Iraq’s democratic federal system and pledged to work for a “strong, free, and fully sovereign Iraq.” A similar commemorative post was also shared by Mohammed Shia Al Sudani (Post Impact: 6%).

4. US-Iran Tensions Escalate in the Region

Tensions between the United States and Iran were highlighted across several pages. Al-Khwa Al-Nathifa (Post Impact: 8%) quoted the U.S. Treasury Secretary as saying, “We have moved from the military Operation Epic Rage to the economic Operation Epic Rage to restrict the influence of the Iranian regime.” Adding to the narrative of potential conflict, Al-Khaleia Al-Tacticia (Post Impact: 3%) cited a CBS report that the U.S. and Israel are preparing to strike facilities related to Iran’s energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, Rusly Al-Maliki – Rusli Al-Maliki (Post Impact: 6%) reported on a statement allegedly from the U.S. President ordering an attack to force Tehran to surrender, which could begin within hours.

5. Tishreen Activists Support Arbaeen Pilgrims

Posts praised an initiative by Tishreen activists in Najaf to support pilgrims during the Arbaeen pilgrimage. The page Ahmed Al-Washah (Post Impact: 11%) reported that the “Tishreen youth in Najaf” distributed 15,000 Iraqi flags to pilgrims walking towards Imam Hussein’s shrine. A second post from Ahmed Al-Washah (Post Impact: 8%) reiterated this news, thanking the youth of Najaf and crediting an individual named Zioni Abbas as the person behind the initiative.

6. Iraqi Forces Report on Counter-Terrorism Successes

The Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service (CTS) shared updates on its operations and commemorated a fallen soldier. In one post, Jihaz Mukafahat al-Irhab al-Iraqi Icts (Post Impact: 4%) announced the arrest of two ISIS terrorists in Sulaymaniyah and Kirkuk, in coordination with the National Intelligence Service and the General Directorate of Counter-Terrorism in Sulaymaniyah. The operation also resulted in the destruction of five ISIS hideouts. In a separate, highly engaged post, the same page (Post Impact: 13%) paid tribute to martyr Hussein Abdul Hussein Al-Zirjawi, who was killed in Anbar in 2016, highlighting his bravery and sacrifice for the nation under the hashtag #WeWillRemainVictorious.

7. Concerns Grow Over Potential Government Salary Crisis

Facebook pages reported growing fears of a salary crisis in Iraq due to a shortfall in state revenues. Khabar Ajel (Post Impact: 9%) quoted MP Murtadha Al-Saadi, who warned that while salaries for the next two months are being paid through loans, a major problem will arise in October if oil exports from the region are not resumed. Al-Saadi stated that Iraq needs approximately 9 trillion dinars for salaries, while current oil revenues are only around 1 trillion. Another post by Khabar Ajel (Post Impact: 1%) cited a government spokesman who explicitly stated that salaries may be delayed and not disbursed according to the usual mechanism.

8. US Begins Military Withdrawal from Northern Iraq

Reports circulated about the start of the U.S. military’s planned withdrawal from Iraq. According to Al-Khaleia Al-Tacticia (Post Impact: 8%), U.S. forces have begun the first phase of reducing their presence by withdrawing military assets and equipment from Erbil. This is part of a gradual plan for a complete military exit by September 30, 2026, as agreed upon with the Iraqi government. The page mentioned that Prime Minister Al-Zaydi and the U.S. President discussed this plan during the PM’s visit to Washington. In a seemingly contradictory report, Steven Nabil (Post Impact: 6%) noted that at this moment, “radar indicates intense US military air presence in the region.”

9. Diyala Teachers Face Salary Deductions and Delays

The issue of salary payments for education sector employees in Diyala province was covered by local media. The page Diyala TV (Post Impact: 3%) reported that the Teachers’ Union was demanding clarification from the government regarding deductions from the salaries of educational staff in the province. In a subsequent update, the same page (Post Impact: 2%) informed its followers that the salaries for the Diyala Directorate of Education would be disbursed within hours.

10. PM Al-Zaydi Halts Communication with Saudi Arabia

Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaydi has reportedly refused all communication with Saudi Arabia following a recent missile attack in Iraq. Citing journalist Qusay Shafiq, pages like Iraq 24 (Post Impact: 2%) and La Manie Ma Al-Doctor Qusay Shafiq (Post Impact: 2%) stated that the Prime Minister is rejecting direct contact and mediation efforts from Riyadh. According to the posts, the Iraqi government feels that Saudi Arabia was a party to the recent escalation, which it considers a “painful blow” aimed at targeting the government internally, prompting Al-Zaydi to close the door to communication.