Based on an analysis of 438 Facebook posts trending on December 2, 2025, Miqrab AI identified several key narratives dominating online discussions in Iraq. The most engaging content centered on praise for the Iraqi security forces, featuring tributes to both active-duty personnel and fallen martyrs. Significant public frustration was directed at the government over widespread delays in pensioners’ salaries, with many pages blaming the Central Bank of Iraq for the issue. Other major topics included commentary on US-Iraq relations following remarks by Donald Trump, a high-impact call for national unity from a prominent Sadrist-affiliated figure, and political criticism surrounding the formation of new paramilitary groups and the secretive process of selecting a new prime minister.

Today’s Top 10 Facebook Trends in Iraq:

1. Tributes to Security Forces and Martyrs

Multiple high-engagement posts shared a common theme of honoring members of the Iraqi security forces. The page Aziz Nasser (Post Impact: 97%) shared a video of a visit to Staff General Abdul Ghani al-Asadi, calling him an “icon of Iraqi victory.” In a more somber tone, Majid Saleem (Post Impact: 64%) posted a tribute to his late father, a martyr who defended the nation, while criticizing the “cowards who rose on his blood and the blood of his brothers.” Meanwhile, Maher Muhi::Voice of the Nation’s Protectors (Post Impact: 61%) praised the dedication of an officer who continues to perform his duties from a wheelchair, celebrating those who have devoted their lives to the army and police.

2. Delays in Pensioner Salaries Blamed on Central Bank

A wave of frustration appeared on Facebook regarding the delay in salary payments for pensioners, particularly those who receive their funds through Rafidain Bank. Multiple pages claimed the delay is intentional and orchestrated by the Central Bank of Iraq. The page Electronic Card Users (Post Impact: 28%) alleged that the Central Bank sends payment notifications to all banks except Rafidain, suggesting a deliberate attempt to undermine Iraq’s largest bank. The page called on the Integrity Commission to investigate the entities within the Central Bank responsible for harming pensioners’ interests. This sentiment was echoed by Empowering Electronic Payment in Iraq (Post Impact: 12%) and Steven Nabil (Post Impact: 6%), who also reported on the alleged deliberate delay and demanded an official clarification from the Central Bank.

3. US-Iraq Relations and Donald Trump’s Comments

Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments about Iraq sparked conversation across several pages. Steven Nabil (Post Impact: 22%), citing a Rudaw reporter’s question, quoted Trump as saying that Iraq is now a “different country” after the U.S. “destroyed Iran’s capabilities” and that the Iraqi Prime Minister had nominated him for a Nobel Prize. Rafid Jaboori (Post Impact: 6%) also shared a clip of Trump discussing the change in Iraq. Separately, Steven Nabil highlighted strengthening ties by sharing a post from the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State about a dinner with Iraqi Foreign Ministry Undersecretary Mohammed Bahr al-Uloom, with Nabil commenting, “America’s relationship with Iraq has become strong, God willing.”

4. Sadrist Figure Issues a Call for Unity and Morality

In a post with exceptionally high engagement, Muslih Muhammad Al-Iraqi (Post Impact: 100%), a figure associated with the Sadrist movement, issued a strong religious and moral directive to his followers. He urged them to “protect yourselves and stay away from lying, gossip, backbiting, sedition, and defamation,” stating that doing so pleases God. He also warned against listening to “alarmists, infiltrators, dissidents, and the expelled.” The post concluded with a call to action: “Unify your ranks, may God have mercy on us and you… for your unity angers your enemy.” This message emphasizes internal cohesion and piety as a defense against external and internal adversaries.

5. Criticism and Defense of New PMU Group

A new paramilitary group has become a subject of both satire and political discussion. Albasheer Show (Post Impact: 38%) shared a satirical video depicting what it called “some of the training” for the new Popular Mobilization Unit (Hashd) founded by Muhannad al-Khazraji. In response to the growing discourse, Ann Salah (Post Impact: 5%) posted a clip of politician Kadhim Al-Sayadi defending al-Khazraji. According to Al-Sayadi, he spoke with al-Khazraji, who questioned how he could possibly open a military camp on his own, implying that such an action could only be done with “high orders.”

6. Public Discontent Over Economy and Governance

Frustration with the economic situation and government policies was a recurring theme. The page Mohammed Nasser Khalif (Post Impact: 18%) posted a video lamenting the lack of salaries, gasoline, water, and affordable produce, while mocking a statement by the Prime Minister about giving cars to the unemployed. The page Iraqi Economists (Post Impact: 7%) sarcastically criticized a Cabinet decision to launch a loan initiative for the unemployed to buy private cars. The page questioned the logic of this move, ironically noting that it must be because there are “few cars in the street,” “no traffic jams,” and a “severe shortage of taxis.”

7. Concerns Over Security Situation in Kurdistan Region

Several pages expressed alarm over the deteriorating security situation in the Kurdistan Region, describing it as a crisis requiring intervention. Salem Mashkour (Post Impact: 7%) argued that the Iraqi government must intervene to stop what he described as “killing and displacement,” drawing a parallel to the situation in Gaza. He stated that regional instability affects Iraq’s security. Similarly, Ahmed Al-Thawaq (Post Impact: 7%) criticized media outlets for ignoring the events in Erbil. In a defiant message, the page Erbil Events (Post Impact: 8%) declared that “Erbil will not kneel… and civil peace is stronger than all attempts at sedition.”

8. Political Maneuvering Over Prime Minister Selection

The process of selecting a new prime minister by the Coordination Framework was a topic of political commentary. Hussam Alhaj (Post Impact: 25%) reported that a sealed envelope containing nine names of potential candidates has reached the religious authority (Marja’iyya) from the Framework. The page questioned who the names are and what the Marja’iyya’s response was. Adding to this, Dr. Hamid Abdullah (Post Impact: 3%) criticized the Framework’s selection committee for its line of questioning, claiming they treat candidates as if they are applying for a low-level job. He recounted an instance where a candidate was asked about their position on expelling “occupation forces,” to which the candidate replied that it was a matter for military experts to decide.

9. Poor Conditions at Al-Shama’iyya Psychiatric Hospital

The dire situation at Al-Rashaad (Al-Shama’iyya) Psychiatric Hospital in Baghdad drew significant attention. The Iraqi News Center (Post Impact: 10%) praised journalist Ali Al-Khalidi for successfully appealing for help for the hospital. The page Baghdad (Post Impact: 4%) provided details, stating the hospital houses over 1,450 patients in dilapidated 1950s-era buildings with only 11 doctors and an insufficient budget, calling the situation an urgent humanitarian crisis. Following the public outcry, Iraq Projects (Post Impact: 3%) announced that the Popular Mobilization Forces (Hashd) would undertake the reconstruction of the hospital.

10. Fraud Allegations Against Political Candidate in Nasiriyah

Allegations of fraud have surfaced against a political candidate in Nasiriyah. The pages Wikileaks Iraq (Post Impact: 7%) and Journalist Qahtan Adnan (Post Impact: 2%) reported that the candidate, identified as Abdulrahim Al-Sahlani, allegedly defrauded 208 young men from the city. The reports claim that Al-Sahlani gathered the youths under the pretense of enrolling them in a military training course which turned out to be fake.