Based on a Miqrab AI analysis of 539 X / Twitter posts trending on October 25, 2026, the primary narrative dominating Iraqi social media is the anniversary of the Tishreen protest movement, which is characterized by a resurgence of strong anti-Iranian sentiment. Users shared videos from Tahrir Square in Baghdad showing demonstrators chanting slogans against Iranian influence and demanding a sovereign Iraq. A secondary but significant conversation involves widespread speculation about an imminent war between the United States and Iran, with analysts discussing potential timelines and military preparations. These dominant themes are accompanied by counter-narratives from pro-Iranian accounts condemning the Tishreen protests, alongside discussions on domestic political issues, including a provincial council’s threat to secede over a border closure and reports on Iraq selling its oil at a significant discount.

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

1. Tishreen Anniversary Marked by Strong Anti-Iran Protests

Accounts across Iraqi X / Twitter extensively covered demonstrations in Baghdad’s Tahrir Square commemorating the anniversary of the Tishreen protest movement. The coverage, led by accounts like Ahmad Alwishah (Post Impact: 100%), Ali Farhan (Post Impact: 46%), and Tamara Alkhazraji (Post Impact: 45%), focused heavily on the protesters’ anti-Iranian sentiment. Shared videos showed crowds chanting slogans such as “Iran out, out, Baghdad remains free,” “Damn Iran and damn America,” and “Iran, take your dogs, this nation is not afraid of you.” The posts emphasize that the movement’s core demand remains a sovereign Iraq free from foreign interference, particularly from Iran. Accounts like Firas W. Alsarray (Post Impact: 7%) noted that protesters chanted, “This is not a revolution of the hungry, but a revolution of dignity.”

2. Backlash Against Artist “Jori” for Pro-Iran Stance

A wave of criticism was directed at an artist identified only as “Jori” for her perceived support of Iran over her own country. Rusly Al-Maliki (Post Impact: 39%) posted a sharp rebuke, stating she belongs to the “dustbin of artistic and national history” and that her position will not be forgotten. The sentiment was echoed by Raad Hashim (Post Impact: 8%), who shared a video questioning another media figure about being honored by the Iranian embassy, tying it to a broader theme of condemning public figures who align with Iran. This narrative portrays such individuals as betraying the national Iraqi sentiment, especially in the context of the Tishreen anniversary.

3. Speculation Mounts Over Imminent US-Iran War

Several influential accounts discussed the increasing likelihood of a military conflict between the United States and Iran. Analyst Liqaa Maki (Post Impact: 36%) suggested that military action could occur even before the US election on November 3, possibly triggered by an intelligence “opportunity” to assassinate influential figures in Iran. Ali Emad (Post Impact: 26%) detailed a rumored Iranian offer, relayed through Pakistan, to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for sanctions relief, an offer he views as an attempt to de-escalate without making strategic concessions on its nuclear and missile programs. Meanwhile, Shaho Al-Qaradaghi (Post Impact: 13%) amplified the speculation by sharing an American headline from *The Hill* which read: “Strike plans are complete.. bombing Iran awaits Trump’s order.”

4. Political Commentary on Tishreen Protest Turnout and Demands

Politicians and commentators reflected on the state of the Tishreen movement on its anniversary. Faig Al-Sheikh Ali (Post Impact: 32%) addressed what he perceived as disappointment among some protesters regarding the turnout compared to 2019, urging them not to feel discouraged and asserting that “#The_Tishreen_Revolution_Will_Triumph.” Ali Al-Khalidi (Post Impact: 34%) honored the memory of the “martyrs of Tishreen,” whose dreams remain unfulfilled. On a more practical note, Yasser Eljuboori (Post Impact: 10%) reported that a government delegation led by Major General Saad Maan received protesters’ key demands, which include confining weapons to the state, fighting corruption, and holding the killers of protesters accountable.

5. Pro-Iran Accounts Denounce Tishreen Protesters

A counter-narrative emerged from accounts staunchly opposed to the Tishreen movement, framing it as an anti-Iran, Ba’athist-inspired conspiracy. Wesam Aziz (Post Impact: 30%) posted an image with the text, “Everyone who hates Iran is a Ba’athist Joker.” In another post, he referred to Tishreen as the “sewage overflow of the Ba’ath party.” This sentiment was echoed by Ali Abd Al-Sahib Al-Jubouri (Post Impact: 17%), who called the movement a “disgrace.” In direct opposition to the protesters’ chants, Dr. Hussein Al-Safi (Post Impact: 13%) posted a graphic stating, “Iraq and Iran, two hearts in one body.”

6. Mashaan al-Jubouri’s Son Transferred from Prison

Politician Mashaan al-Jubouri (Post Impact: 27%) raised alarms about the safety of his son, Yazan. He reported that minutes after a previous tweet, the Prime Minister’s office contacted the Ministry of Justice, and his son was promptly transferred to another prison. Al-Jubouri expressed fear that this move might be a prelude to harming him, drawing a parallel to how Saddam Hussein executed his brother to silence him. In a separate and contrasting post, Al-Jubouri (Post Impact: 22%) praised Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi’s recent speech emphasizing strong ties with Saudi Arabia, calling it a “praiseworthy” and “nationalist” stance not seen from Iraqi leaders since 2005.

7. Maysan Council Threatens Secession Over Iran Border Closure

Several accounts reported that the head of the Maysan Provincial Council, Mustafa Du’ayr, threatened to lead a “civil disobedience” movement if the Al-Shayb border crossing with Iran is not reopened within three days. According to posts by Rusly Al-Maliki (Post Impact: 20%) and Haider (Post Impact: 14%), Du’ayr warned he would “separate the province from Iraq” if the central government did not comply. This ultimatum was met with sharp criticism from other users, such as Ali Farhan (Post Impact: 12%) and Hadeer Al-Rubaie (Post Impact: 8%), who condemned the council head for inciting against the state and acting as an Iranian agent.

8. Masrour Barzani Announces Development Projects in Zakho

Masrour Barzani (Post Impact: 18%), Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, posted about his visit to Zakho to inaugurate and launch several new economic projects. These include the Global Development commercial project and a main Nissan vehicle distribution hub for the Kurdistan Region and Iraq, which is expected to distribute nearly 2,000 vehicles per month. In a subsequent post, Barzani (Post Impact: 7%) announced laying the foundation stone for the Zakho Valley Tourism Project and Motor Plex Iraq, a new car-racing complex. He emphasized that these initiatives will collectively create hundreds of job opportunities for local residents and boost tourism.

9. Former Official Abdulkareem Khalaf Criticized for Insulting Protesters

Former military spokesman Abdulkareem Khalaf faced widespread condemnation for a post in which he allegedly celebrated the departure of Tishreen protesters from Tahrir Square. Ali Farhan (Post Impact: 17%) shared a screenshot of Khalaf’s post, which reportedly stated that Tahrir Square had been “cleaned of ‘garbage’.” This language drew ire from multiple users, including Hiba Al-Nnayib (Post Impact: 8%) and Shaho Al-Qaradaghi (Post Impact: 7%), who criticized Khalaf’s rhetoric and questioned how someone with such views could be featured on television channels as a security expert.

10. Reports Highlight Iraq’s Discounted Oil Sales

Users shared reports detailing how Iraq is selling its oil at a significant discount, failing to capitalize on high global prices. Rusly Al-Maliki (Post Impact: 14%) shared a report that Iraq sold 10 million barrels of oil with a discount of up to $28 per barrel. Citing the “Energy Platform,” Haider (Post Impact: 7%) elaborated on this, noting that despite international prices reaching nearly $117 per barrel, Iraq has been unable to sell any of its oil for more than $100. This topic raises concerns among users about the management of the country’s primary source of revenue.