Based on an analysis of 431 Facebook posts trending on November 27, 2025, Miqrab AI identified several key narratives dominating the social media landscape in Iraq. The most prominent theme, driven by the highest-engagement posts, was the sharp and widespread criticism directed at armed factions, with many pages describing them as pawns and questioning their actions. This narrative was amplified by the second major story: the attack on the Khor Mor gas field in Kurdistan, which drew swift condemnation from Kurdish leaders, Iraqi political blocs, and the United States. Other significant discussions included multiple allegations of recruitment and election scams targeting unemployed youth, updates on the public activities and charitable initiatives of cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, and administrative news regarding government contract appointments in Baghdad and Diyala.

Today’s Top 10 Facebook Trends in Iraq:

1. Sharp Rebuke and Criticism of Armed Factions Dominates Feeds

The highest-engagement topic on Facebook involved harsh criticism and rebukes directed at armed factions in Iraq. A video shared by Wikileaks Iraq (Post Impact: 100%) with the caption “For God’s sake, have you not had enough rebukes?” went viral, reflecting a sentiment of frustration. Similarly, journalist Mohammed Jabbar (Post Impact: 72%) posted a clip titled “Rebuke to the factions: You will remain a pawn in the neighbor’s hand,” explicitly accusing these groups of acting on behalf of foreign interests rather than for Iraq. These posts indicate a strong narrative portraying the factions as subservient and a source of national embarrassment, resonating widely with online audiences.

2. Widespread Condemnation Follows Attack on Khor Mor Gas Field

A major news event driving conversation was the attack on the Khor Mor gas field in the Sulaymaniyah province. Following the attack, Bafel Talabani, President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, vowed a “decisive and violent” response and asserted that “weapons must be in the hands of the state only, and outlaw militias must be dissolved or removed,” as reported by The Clean Brotherhood (Post Impact: 55%). The story was also covered by Rafid Jaboori (Post Impact: 43%). Condemnations were issued by various Iraqi political figures and international bodies. The U.S. Embassy Baghdad (Post Impact: 13%) strongly condemned the “terrorist attack” and called on the Iraqi government to hold the perpetrators accountable. Pages like Steven Nabil (Post Impact: 31%) and Rian Chaldean (Post Impact: 13%) shared these condemnations, highlighting the view that the attack targets Iraq’s security, economy, and critical infrastructure.

3. Politicians Accused of Deceiving Youth with Fake Job Promises

A significant narrative emerged concerning allegations of fraud by politicians targeting unemployed youth. Ahmed Alwashah (Post Impact: 32%) reported on an alleged large-scale deception scheme where MP Muhannad Al-Khazraji supposedly trained 1,500 young men at Camp Ashraf, giving them false hope of being appointed to the Popular Mobilization Forces. A similar story was shared by No Objection with Dr. Qusay Shafiq (Post Impact: 20%), detailing an incident in Dhi Qar where a candidate allegedly issued fake social welfare cards to 3,000 young men before the elections. These stories, also covered by pages like Mohammed Nasser Khalif (Post Impact: 11%) and Montaser Al-Zaidi (Post Impact: 9%), portray a pattern of exploiting the needs of desperate youth for political gain.

4. Muqtada al-Sadr’s Public and Charitable Initiatives Highlighted

The official Facebook page of Muqtada al-Sadr was active in promoting his recent activities. A high-impact post from The Private Office of His Eminence Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr (Post Impact: 35%) showed him reviewing instructions for a mass wedding event planned for the 15th of Sha’ban, which will marry 100 young men and women. This initiative was also reported by Iraqi Media Center (Post Impact: 12%). Another post from his office here (Post Impact: 24%) highlighted his comment on removing an obstruction from a public road, stating, “This is the right thing to do, as removing harm from the path of (passersby) is an indispensable duty.” These posts project an image of Sadr as a leader engaged in social welfare and civic duty.

5. Baghdad to Use Public Lottery for Delayed Contract Appointments

News surrounding government job contracts in Baghdad gained traction, with pages reporting on a delay in the announcement of winners. Iraqi Media Center (Post Impact: 12%) noted that the announcement for Baghdad Governorate contracts was postponed until the next month. In a clarifying statement, the Baghdad Governorate (Post Impact: 11%) page announced that Governor Atwan Al-Atwani would hold a press conference on Sunday, November 30, to reveal the names. The governorate stressed that the selection would be conducted via a “public electronic lottery device to ensure transparency and fairness.”

6. Online Debates Heat Up Over Choice for Next Prime Minister

Several prominent media figures and news pages initiated conversations about the upcoming formation of the government by asking their followers who they would prefer as the next Prime Minister. Journalist Ahmad Mulla Talal (Post Impact: 29%) posted a direct question: “Who do you expect or wish to be the next Prime Minister?” generating significant engagement. Similarly, the page The Authentic Iraqi (Post Impact: 10%) asked its audience what question they would pose to the current Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al Sudani, if they had the chance. These posts reflect a broader public interest and speculation regarding Iraq’s future political leadership.

7. Syrian Alawite Leader Demands Federalism and Protection

News from neighboring Syria captured the attention of Iraqi Facebook users, specifically concerning statements from the Alawite community. The page Zilzal (Post Impact: 25%) reported that Sheikh Ghazal Ghazal, head of the Supreme Alawite Islamic Council in Syria, declared, “We will not accept a centralized political Islamic emirate that slaughters us based on identity.” He asserted the Alawite community’s right to self-determination through federalism and political decentralization. This topic was also shared by Salem Mashkour (Post Impact: 24%), who described it as a “logical analysis from a Syrian shocked by the situation in Syria,” indicating Iraqi interest in the political future of minority groups in the region.

8. Khamis Al-Khanjar Renews Call to Disband Militias After Attack

In the wake of the Khor Mor gas field attack, politician Khamis Al-Khanjar reiterated his long-standing position on the danger of militias. In a post shared on his official page Khamis Al-Khanjar (Post Impact: 6%) and reported by Al-Adhamiya News (Post Impact: 7%), he stated, “We have long called for an end to the militia file and have repeatedly stressed over the past years their danger to Iraq’s stability, security, economy, and its regional and international relations.” Al-Khanjar argued that the attacks on national infrastructure prove the urgent need to address the militia issue with a unified national vision that prioritizes the state and its institutions over armed groups loyal to foreign powers.

9. Scrutiny and Complaints Target the ‘Glass Room’ Initiative

The “Glass Room” (Al-Ghurfa Al-Zujajiyya) initiative appears to be facing public scrutiny and internal issues. The page One Minute (Post Impact: 6%) reported that a complaint has been filed against Hamada Al-Ani, the founder of the initiative. Another post by Ardha (Post Impact: 4%) showed a clip of alleged “direct threats within the Glass Room to silence critics.” Reflecting on the situation, commentator Salem Mashkour (Post Impact: 4%) posted, “The ‘Glass Room’ is finished. What is the next ‘show’?” suggesting the initiative’s credibility is faltering.

10. Diyala Announces Winners for 7,000 Contract Positions

Local news pages focused on Diyala reported that the provincial government has announced the names of the winners for 7,000 contract-based job positions. Diyala TV (Post Impact: 7%) and Sharq Al Iraq – East of Iraq (Post Impact: 3%) shared the news, providing links to the lists of names. The announcements also specified that the period for filing appeals for those who were not selected would be open from November 30 to December 11, 2025, at the Directorate of Youth and Sports.