Based on an analysis of 350 Facebook posts trending on October 31, 2026, Miqrab AI identified several key narratives dominating online conversations in Iraq. The most prominent story, sparking widespread criticism, involved the perceived disrespect shown to an esteemed Iraqi academic during an educational conference in Baghdad. Other significant topics included political discourse around the Kurdistan Regional Government’s alleged funding of Syrian fighters, discussions on rising regional military tensions involving Iran and the United States, official government activities, and social commentary on cultural events like Halloween celebrations in neighboring countries.

Today’s Top 10 Facebook Trends in Iraq:

1. Disrespect Shown to Professor at Baghdad Conference

A video from the Iraq Education Conference at Baghdad University has gone viral, showing microphones being withdrawn from the podium as Professor Salman al-Ruwaf was delivering his lecture. Pages like Maraya (Post Impact: 100%) and Baghdad (Post Impact: 46%) reported that the incident occurred after government officials left the hall, causing media crews to follow them and ignore the speaker. Al-Ruwaf, a professor of Public Health at Imperial College London, stopped his speech to express his frustration, stating, “Shame, by God, shame… I came 5,000 miles for no one to listen to me.” Other pages, including I Love IRAQ (Post Impact: 10%) and Muntazer al-Zaidi (Post Impact: 10%), shared the clip, framing the incident as a “show business” moment and a sign of disrespect for scientists in Iraq. Al Jazeera – Iraq (Post Impact: 8%) also covered the widespread online criticism.

2. KRG Accused of Paying 20,000 Syrian Kurdish Fighters

A statement by Member of Parliament Ghalib Muhammad Ali is circulating widely, alleging that the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is funding thousands of Syrian Kurdish fighters. Al-Khuwa al-Nathifa (Post Impact: 65%) reported that the MP claimed 20,000 fighters receive salaries and equipment from the KRG. Similarly, Min Baghdad (Post Impact: 7%) and Khabar Ajel (Post Impact: 6%) shared the claim, with the latter noting that the MP stated the payments are made through a bank in Erbil and questioned whether regulatory bodies would investigate the information.

3. Death of Al-Talaba Sports Club Fan Adel al-Obeidi

Pages mourned the passing of Adel al-Obeidi, a well-known supporter of the Al-Talaba sports club, who died after an illness. Former Iraqi national football team captain Younis Mahmoud (Post Impact: 52%) posted a tribute, offering his sincere condolences to al-Obeidi’s family and loved ones. The page Last Iraqi Events (Post Impact: 4%) also shared the news, describing his death as a shock and remembering him as a good and kind person whose loss was felt by many.

4. Halloween Celebrations in Iran and the Region

Several pages shared content related to Halloween celebrations in neighboring countries, sparking commentary. Rusly Al-Maliki (Post Impact: 27%) posted a video of Halloween in Iran, contrasting it with the situation in Iraq. Hussein Imran (Post Impact: 8%) noted that after sharing a post about Halloween celebrations in Tehran, a Saudi response came with similar celebrations in Riyadh. Meanwhile, Mohammed Na’na’ (Post Impact: 7%) used the occasion to critique the Iranian regime, suggesting “[it] seems that Iran has exported the entire revolution until nothing of it remains inside.”

5. Tensions Over Potential US-Iran Military Conflict

The page The Tactical Cell (Post Impact: 27%) provided extensive analysis on regional military developments, suggesting recent Iranian missile tests may have involved new rockets with ranges exceeding 2,000 km, potentially targeting US bases outside the Middle East. The same page also reported that the Pentagon is considering moving its bases in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait to be out of range of Iranian missiles and drones. Another post from the page, citing Gulf officials speaking to MS NOW, claimed former President Trump intends to launch a military operation against Iran on November 4th. In contrast, Mohammed Al-Khuzaie (Post Impact: 4%) cited the US Secretary of State, who stated that Trump has not yet made a decision on military action against Iran.

6. PM al-Zaidi Meets with National Wisdom Movement Leader

The Prime Minister’s official Facebook page covered a meeting between Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi and Ammar al-Hakim, the head of the National Wisdom Movement. According to the Iraqi PM’s Media Office (Post Impact: 26%), the two leaders discussed the general situation in the country, the government’s reform and development programs, and the need to support efforts to combat corruption to enhance stability in Iraq. The office also shared a video of the meeting in a separate post (Post Impact: 17%).

7. Heavy Rainfall Reported Across Various Iraqi Governorates

Several pages reported on sudden weather changes, with rainfall affecting different parts of the country. Diyala TV (Post Impact: 21%) noted unexpected heavy and moderate rain in most areas of Diyala. Similarly, Mosul – MOSUL (Post Impact: 19%) issued an urgent alert that a rainstorm had entered Iraqi airspace, advising residents to “close doors and windows.” Other pages, such as Min Baghdad+ (Post Impact: 5%), shared videos of the rain in Baghdad’s Karrada district.

8. Arrest of Official’s Son and Associates on Drug Charges

Pages reported on the arrest of the son of the Deputy Minister of Justice in Baghdad. According to Fad Daqiqa (Post Impact: 18%), the official’s son was arrested along with a first lieutenant from the Ministry of Defense and a woman named Zainab al-Khafaji. They were allegedly found in possession of half a kilogram of marijuana at a checkpoint. Shojaa Faris (Post Impact: 12%) also reported on the incident, pointing out the irony that al-Khafaji had recently posted about drug addiction before her arrest.

9. Official Government and Ministry Security Meetings

Official government accounts shared updates on high-level security meetings. The Iraqi Ministry of Interior (Post Impact: 12%) and the Media Office of the Minister of Interior (Post Impact: 11%) both reported that Minister Yasser al-Maliki chaired a meeting of the ministry’s Opinion Board to discuss key security files and develop institutional performance. Separately, the Government of Iraq (Post Impact: 4%) announced that Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ali Faleh al-Zaidi, presided over a security meeting to review plans for enhancing security and stability throughout Iraq.

10. Work Resumes on Al-Tajiyat Stadium Project in Baghdad

News of the resumption of construction on the Al-Tajiyat Stadium project after a 12-year suspension was shared by several pages. Min Baghdad (Post Impact: 8%) reported that the Ministry of Youth and Sports announced the restart of work, thanking Prime Minister al-Zaidi for his support. Iraq Projects (Post Impact: 7%) also covered the news, noting that the 60,000-seat Baghdad International Stadium is part of a larger sports city complex that includes secondary fields and a hotel.