Based on an analysis of 415 Facebook posts on November 15, 2025, by Miqrab AI, the primary narratives dominating online discourse in Iraq revolve around the recent parliamentary elections, which are being heavily satirized by popular media pages. Other significant trends include public concern over threats made against an activist’s family, widespread discussion about the first major rainfall after a prolonged drought, and reports on political and security developments, including statements from Muqtada al-Sadr and a deadly tribal clash in Maysan province.

Today’s Top 10 Facebook Trends in Iraq:

1. Satirical Commentary Dominates Election Discussions

The most engaging topic online is the satirical coverage of the recent parliamentary elections. The popular page Albasheer Show – albasheer show (Post Impact: 100%) is leading this trend with a series of highly shared reels, including one titled “The good guys are trending!” and others discussing candidate results, using the hashtag “#انتخابات_ال٥٦” (“Elections of ’56”). The page also shared a satirical song with the lyrics “Oh, the fatigue of a lifetime… we wiped it on the wall,” mocking the election outcomes. Adding to this narrative, Haider Al-Hamdani (Post Impact: 33%) posted a reel about a wife who refused to vote for her own husband, sarcastically questioning if the elections witnessed “shocking violations.” This collective commentary reflects a mood of public cynicism and ridicule toward the political process.

2. Threats Reported Against Activist Essam Hussein’s Home

A significant security concern trended following reports that the home of citizen Essam Hussein was besieged. Journalist Mona Sami (Post Impact: 30%) posted a video showing men with uncovered faces surrounding the house, stating that Hussein and his son Abdullah are facing a “real danger” and that the home is no longer safe. She called upon the Ministry of Interior, the National Security Service, and the Popular Mobilization Forces to protect the family, emphasizing that the government is responsible for the safety of all its citizens. In a related post, Wikileaks Iraq (Post Impact: 7%) published a video compiling what it described as “more than 10 insults issued by Essam Hussein in less than a month,” potentially providing context to the animosity directed at him.

3. Muqtada al-Sadr Greets Saraya al-Salam Fighters

Political and military developments involving Muqtada al-Sadr garnered significant attention. The Private Office of His Eminence Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr (Post Impact: 23%) and Saraya al-Salam – Central Media Directorate (Post Impact: 3%) both published an identical statement from Najaf. The posts report that al-Sadr was briefed on the activities of Saraya al-Salam (the Peace Companies militia) and sent his greetings to them. He specifically mentioned the forces stationed in Samarra, saying: “My greetings to the mujahideen in Saraya al-Salam, and I especially single out those present in holy Samarra.”

4. Heavy Rainfall Across Iraq Ends Seven-Month Drought

The first significant rainfall after a seven-month drought was a major topic of discussion across multiple pages. Telescope Iraq (Post Impact: 15%) provided a detailed hydrological analysis, explaining that while the rainfall is very helpful for improving soil moisture and raising river levels, it is not sufficient to resolve years of drought on its own. The page later posted a province-by-province breakdown of rainfall amounts. Pages like Set Ashwaq um Alqanounia (Post Impact: 14%) and Baghdad (Post Impact: 6%) shared videos celebrating the rain and showing the rising water levels of the Tigris River. Meanwhile, Al-Khuwa Al-Nadhifa (Post Impact: 6%) reported that the Meteorological Authority expects the wave of rain to stop by the following morning.

5. Commentary on US Role in Forming Iraqi Government

Discussions surrounding the formation of the next Iraqi government and potential foreign influence appeared online. Journalist Steven Nabil (Post Impact: 10%) commented on the US position, stating that the “Trump administration was very clear with its demands” to the Iraqi government and the Coordination Framework. He asserts that the US is not concerned with who becomes Prime Minister but rather with how its demands are handled. On the domestic front, Ahmed Al-Thawaq (Post Impact: 7%) expressed his clear support for the Coordination Framework, stating, “Today I am with the Coordination Framework and whoever it chooses.”

6. Deadly Tribal Conflict Over Land in Maysan Province

Several pages reported on a deadly armed tribal conflict in the Ali al-Gharbi district of Maysan province. Maher Mouhi::Voice of the Protectors of the Homeland (Post Impact: 8%) shared a video of the victims’ bodies being transported to Najaf for burial. Akher Al-Ahdath Al-Iraqiya (Post Impact: 5%) and Maraya (Post Impact: 2%) specified that the clash occurred between the Ma’amara and al-Rifai tribes over a small plot of land. The violence reportedly resulted in multiple casualties, with reports indicating six people killed and seven injured.

7. Arrest of Blackmailers, Including “Anti-Blackmail” Page Admin

Iraqi security forces conducted a major operation against digital blackmailers, which was covered by several security-focused pages. Da’m Al-Quwat Al-Amniya Al-Iraqiya (Support for Iraqi Security Forces) (Post Impact: 5%) and Iraqeen W Bas (Iraqis Only) (Post Impact: 4%) reported that the National Security Service arrested 40 individuals involved in blackmail across Iraq. A particularly noteworthy case involved a woman in Basra who managed a page named “The Blackmail Fighter.” According to the posts, she would ask victims for the photos and videos being used against them under the pretext of helping, only to then use the material to blackmail them herself.

8. Diyala Province Suspends School Due to Heavy Rains

The heavy rainfall led to official action in Diyala province. Diyala Diyala TV (Post Impact: 5%) reported that the Governor of Diyala officially suspended classes in schools for the following day due to the weather conditions. In an earlier post, the same page had shared pleas from citizens to suspend school attendance because the streets leading to some primary schools were flooded.

9. Posts Discuss Assyrian History at Nabi Yunus Shrine Site

The page Babel Bawabit Al-Aliha (Babylon Gate of the Gods) (Post Impact: 5%) shared content related to the ancient history of Mosul. One post claimed that the shrine of the Prophet Jonah (Nabi Yunus) is built on top of a palace belonging to the Assyrian Emperor Esarhaddon, citing archaeological discoveries from 1990. In another post, the page discussed the artistic and political purpose of Assyrian bas-relief sculpture, explaining that it was used to decorate royal palaces and project the king’s power and military victories.

10. Poet Shahd Al-Shammari’s Ex-Husband Expresses Regret

Celebrity news pages covered the personal life of Iraqi poet Shahd Al-Shammari. Both Sha’r Banat (Post Impact: 3%) and Nafs Iraq (Post Impact: 3%) shared a screenshot from the Snapchat account of Fahd, Al-Shammari’s ex-husband. In the post, Fahd expressed that he missed her following their recent separation, with one page quoting him as saying, “I miss her, Abu Abdullah.” The pages shared the news with hopes that the couple would reconcile.