Based on an analysis of 497 Facebook posts trending on November 1, 2025, Miqrab AI found that the primary narratives in Iraq revolve around intense pre-election political maneuvering, widespread social commentary, and growing environmental concerns. Key themes included controversial statements from politicians like Mustafa Sanad, calls for an election boycott by cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, and heated discussions surrounding the high-profile divorce of influencer Shahad Al-Shamri. Additionally, a severe water crisis, highlighted by the drying of the Dalmaj Marsh and receding levels at the Mosul Dam, captured significant attention, alongside specific incidents like a violent assault on a teacher by students.

Today’s Top 10 Facebook Trends in Iraq:

1. Mustafa Sanad Vows to Make Iraqis “Miss the Past”

A statement by politician Mustafa Sanad has sparked significant controversy and discussion across Facebook. In a widely circulated clip shared by pages like Maraya (Post Impact: 50%), Sanad declared that if his party were to assume the premiership, they would make Iraqis feel nostalgic for previous governments, stating, “we will make the Iraqis long for the past days.” Sanad’s own page, Mustafa Sanad – Mustafa Sanad (Post Impact: 69%), later reposted the clip, confirming the remarks were intentional and “not a slip of the tongue,” further amplifying the debate about his political intentions ahead of the elections. The page Iraqi Media Center (Post Impact: 5%) also highlighted the controversial quote.

2. Influencer Shahad Al-Shamri’s Divorce Becomes a “Social Lesson”

The divorce of poet and influencer Shahad Al-Shamri from her husband Fahd has become a major topic of social commentary, with many pages analyzing the implications of their public separation. Taraef Al-Alam bi-Uyoun Iraqiya (Post Impact: 58%) described the couple as a “significant social lesson,” arguing that their portrayal of a perfect, luxurious life was merely a facade for advertisements and followers, which ultimately caused real-world problems for ordinary people. The story was further fueled by Al-A’lami Qahtan Adnan (Post Impact: 31%), who shared a “dangerous leaked voice note” from Fahd. Meanwhile, Markaz Al-Iraqi Al-Khabari (Post Impact: 19%) posted a statement attributed to Al-Shamri, suggesting her children were not strongly attached to their father because he was distant.

3. Muqtada al-Sadr Reiterates Call for Election Boycott

Cleric Muqtada al-Sadr’s call to boycott the upcoming elections is a dominant theme, promoted heavily by his official media channels. In posts from The Special Office of His Eminence Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr (Post Impact: 61%) and another from the same page (Post Impact: 19%), al-Sadr commented on the widespread boycott in Sadr City, describing it as “a fortress of Iraq and the Sadr family.” He advised his followers to avoid violence, close ranks, and focus on the afterlife, noting that other political blocs fear a large-scale boycott. This position was supported by figures like Hakem Al-Zamili (Post Impact: 10%), who shared al-Sadr’s message with the hashtag “#Boycotters.”

4. Alarms Raised Over Severe Water Crisis and Drying Marshes

Multiple pages are sounding the alarm over Iraq’s escalating water crisis, focusing on the complete desiccation of the Dalmaj Marsh. Al-Khuwa Al-Nathifa (Post Impact: 42%) and Mohammed Nasser Khalif Mohammed Nasser Khalif (Post Impact: 6%) reported that the marsh is now barren land, attributing the crisis to Turkey’s reduction of water releases. Compounding these fears, Telescope Iraq (Post Impact: 11%) shared satellite images of the Mosul Dam taken one year apart, revealing a dramatic decrease in water levels and increasing desertification around the river. Furthermore, Man Baghdad (Post Impact: 7%) cited the Ministry of Water Resources, which described the water situation as “critical” with less than 6% of reserves remaining.

5. Teacher Assaulted by Students After Catching Cheater

A violent incident involving a teacher in Baghdad’s Al-Hurriya district drew outrage online. According to Akher Al-Ahdath Al-Iraqiya (Post Impact: 39%), a teacher named Adi Al-Khafaji was ambushed and beaten by a group of third-grade middle school students after he caught one of them cheating with an earpiece during an exam. Al-Khafaji stated he suffered bleeding in his eye and that he is the sole provider for his disabled mother. The story saw a swift development when Yalla (Post Impact: 7%) reported that the Baghdad-Karkh Police Command had arrested four students accused of the assault, vowing “no tolerance for any attempt to touch the educational staff and their prestige.”

6. Iraqis Reflect on Heritage Amidst Egypt’s Museum Opening

The grand opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum has prompted a wave of reflection and comparison among Iraqi social media users regarding the state of their own national heritage. Pages like Set Ashwaq um Al-Qanuniyya (Post Impact: 24%) and Steven Nabil (Post Impact: 13%) expressed admiration for Egypt while lamenting the neglect of Iraq’s own historical sites and artifacts. They highlighted Iraq’s status as the cradle of civilization but noted that corruption and a lack of national pride have led to its history being forgotten and its museums neglected, with one user stating, “The billions that were stolen in Iraq, if they were in the hands of people who fear God, all of Iraq would have become museums.” Babil Bawabit Al-Ilah (Post Impact: 13%) also congratulated Egypt on the opening.

7. PM Al-Sudani’s Visit to Diwaniyah and Policy Debates

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani’s activities have been a focal point of discussion, particularly his recent visit to Diwaniyah. Pages such as Maher Mohi::Sawt Humat Al-Watan (Post Impact: 9%) and Ammar Al-Hilfi (Post Impact: 5%) reported on his arrival to launch three major infrastructure projects. Simultaneously, pro-government page Al-Qasr Al-Hukoumi (Post Impact: 18%) defended his administration against criticism over increased fees for passports and birth certificates, arguing that such measures are not unreasonable and are standard practice globally. The same page also highlighted strong public support for the Prime Minister, sharing a video of large crowds gathering in Diwaniyah (Post Impact: 24%).

8. Army Commander Praised for Humanitarian Gesture

The page Haider Al-Hamdani (Post Impact: 100%) shared a highly engaged video described as a “humanitarian revolution led by the army commander.” The post shows aid, including trucks loaded with high-quality food and clothing, being delivered to the family of a martyr named Abbas. According to the video, this intervention transformed the family’s situation from one of need to abundance. This act of charity by a high-ranking military official was framed as an inspiring and positive event, drawing significant praise from viewers.

9. Call to Reward Security Forces for Their Sacrifices

A post from Maher Mohi::Sawt Humat Al-Watan (Post Impact: 75%) made an emotional appeal to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces to honor members of the security forces by promoting officers and ranks. The page emphasized that these personnel are the only ones who remain on duty during holidays, wars, elections, and other national events when the rest of the country is off. Describing them as the “first support in every crisis,” the post framed the requested promotions as a necessary recognition of their constant sacrifice and unwavering dedication to the nation.

10. Pre-Election Tensions Flare in Salah al-Din

Political tensions have escalated in Salah al-Din ahead of the elections, with social media pages circulating clips of heated rhetoric between rivals. According to Steven Nabil (Post Impact: 11%), Iraqis in United States (Post Impact: 9%), and Al-Iraq (Post Impact: 5%), a political figure known as Abu Mazen publicly insulted his opponent, Muthanna al-Samarrai, using a derogatory term in front of a large crowd at an electoral gathering. This incident highlights the increasingly aggressive and personal nature of political campaigning as the election date approaches.