An analysis of 848 X / Twitter posts by Miqrab AI trending in Iraq on September 9, 2025 shows that online conversations were dominated by the Israeli airstrike that targeted Hamas leadership in Doha, Qatar. This event triggered widespread condemnation, detailed analysis of military tactics, and a broader debate about the perceived military weakness of Arab nations. A major domestic story also captured significant attention, involving a scandal around an advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minister who allegedly threatened political opponents with an explicit video. Other key topics included the announcement of the release of Russian citizen Elizabeth Tsurkov by Iraqi security forces, commentary on the reported death of Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah, and the sharing of news about a government collapse in Nepal following civil unrest.

Today’s Top 10 X (Twitter) Trends in Iraq:

1. Israeli Airstrike Targets Hamas Leaders in Doha

The most discussed topic was the Israeli airstrike in Doha, Qatar, that targeted senior Hamas leaders. Accounts like ZaidBenjamin (Post Impact: 7%), citing CNN, reported that Israel targeted senior Hamas negotiator Khalil Al-Haya. Mahdi Majeed (Post Impact: 21%) claimed to have spoken with the Israeli Defense Minister’s office, which allegedly stated Qatar had been warned a month prior to stop Hamas leaders from operating there. The attack was widely condemned by various Iraqi political figures, including Mohammed Jaafar Al-Sadr (Post Impact: 20%) and Raghad Saddam Hussein (Post Impact: 13%). Some users, like Imad Al Musafir (Post Impact: 15%) and Ahmed Al-Thawaq (Post Impact: 13%), accused Qatar of being complicit or failing to protect its guests, while others, such as Faig Alsheakh (Post Impact: 19%), reported bluntly that the Hamas leadership’s headquarters in Doha “is on fire.”

2. Scandal Over PM Advisor’s “Pornographic Film” Threat

A major domestic scandal erupted following statements by Bahaa Al-Araji, an advisor to Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani. According to Omar Al-Janabi (Post Impact: 16%), Al-Araji admitted that an explicit video of a female relative of a government critic was shown in a meeting with the Prime Minister and threatened its release if leaks continued. This sparked outrage, with users like Salim Al-Jomaili (Post Impact: 7%) calling it an “immoral and despicable decline at the state level” and a “scandal by all ethical and legal standards.” Politician Adnan Al-Zurfi (Post Impact: 5%) stated this shows the political system has lost its “moral balance” and is spying on Iraqis’ homes. Others, including Ghaith Al-Tamimi (Post Impact: 6%), sarcastically referred to the government as the “government of leaking pornographic films.”

3. Release of Russian Citizen Elizabeth Tsurkov

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani (Post Impact: 18%) announced the “liberation” of Russian citizen Elizabeth Tsurkov, describing it as the culmination of months of effort by security services and a victory for the rule of law. However, other accounts questioned the official narrative. Rusly Al-Maliki (Post Impact: 10%) noted that armed factions released the alleged “Israeli spy” and asked whether it was due to “fear or a deal.” Similarly, Imad Al Musafir (Post Impact: 10%) cited sources claiming her release was conditional, with key terms including keeping Iraq out of regional conflict and paving the way for a full U.S. withdrawal from the country.

4. Commentary on Death of Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah

Following major Israeli strikes in the region, several high-impact posts referred to Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah as deceased. Haidar (Post Impact: 46%) shared a video with what he described as statements from the “late” Lebanese Hezbollah leader. Dr. Husien Alsafi (Post Impact: 35%) posted an image of Nasrallah with the caption, “Sayyed Hassan was the only Arab man that Israel feared, and when he departed, Arab prestige departed with him…” These posts suggest a widespread belief among their followers that Nasrallah was recently killed and frame his death as a significant blow to anti-Israel resistance in the Arab world.

5. Arab Military Weakness Mocked After Doha Strike

The Israeli airstrike on Qatar prompted discussions about the military impotence of Gulf Arab states despite their massive defense spending. Haidar (Post Impact: 5%) detailed Qatar’s advanced arsenal, including Patriot systems and modern fighter jets, concluding that “despite this advanced arsenal, all these systems stood helpless today before the Israeli raid on Qatar.” Imad Al Musafir (Post Impact: 15%) stated the strike proved that the military equipment purchased by Gulf countries “has no value.” Faig Alsheakh (Post Impact: 21%) was more blunt, stating, “Let’s be frank! No Arab country in the region can respond to Israel… Israel’s arm is long, and it has decided to end the resisting political Islam in the region… and it will end it.”

6. Protests and Government Collapse in Nepal

Several accounts shared news and videos of a political crisis in Nepal. Omar Abdul Sattar Mahmoud (Post Impact: 24%) reported that protesters overthrew the government of Nepal after storming parliament and forcing the prime minister to be evacuated by helicopter. Haidar (Post Impact: 4%) explained the trigger for the protests was the government’s decision to ban 26 applications, including Facebook, Instagram, and X, to combat misinformation, which led to violent demonstrations and the burning of the parliament building. Rusly Al-Maliki (Post Impact: 4%) also shared a picture of the burning parliament.

7. Faig Alsheakh Blames Hamas for Gaza’s Destruction

Former Iraqi MP Faig Alsheakh (Post Impact: 25%) posted a series of critiques directed at Hamas leadership. He lamented the destruction of 50 of Gaza’s tallest towers by Israel, blaming it on Hamas’s intransigence and calling it “stupidity and a tragedy.” In another post, he directly addressed the Hamas leadership he presumed were now “under the rubble,” stating he had warned them and told them to surrender. He declared, “You are dead. And you will die… Gaza is being annihilated and leveled to the ground… Whoever is left of you must surrender.” This viewpoint places the responsibility for the devastation squarely on Hamas for refusing to yield.

8. Hadi Al-Amiri’s Vow to Liberate Jerusalem From Iraq

A statement by Hadi Al-Amiri, head of the Badr Organization, became a topic of discussion and ridicule. Rusly Al-Maliki (Post Impact: 15%) shared a video of Al-Amiri proclaiming, “The banners that will liberate Jerusalem will set off from Iraq,” and then sarcastically asked, “Hajji Hadi, what are we waiting for?” Similarly, Tamara Alkhazraji (Post Impact: 12%) shared the same quote with the comment, “No one should make a face, please. Respect the mujahid of the [Coordination] Framework.” The commentary suggests skepticism and mockery of such declarations from Iraqi militia leaders.

9. Israeli Jets Speculated to Have Used Iraqi Airspace

Following the long-range Israeli strike on Doha, users speculated on the flight path of the attacking jets, concluding they must have crossed over Iraq. The account Aayad Al Twfan (Post Impact: 21%) posted a detailed analysis with a map, claiming Israeli fighters flew through Syrian and Iraqi airspace to reach Qatar. The account asserted that mid-air refueling likely took place over Iraq or Syria because neither country has adequate radar or air defense systems, adding that Iraq’s F-16s cannot fly without American approval. Tamara Alkhazraji (Post Impact: 5%) also cited Hebrew media stating the jets passed over Jordan, Syria, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia, commenting that “Arab countries are always a bridge for the good guys.”

10. Widespread Disillusionment with Iraqi Politics

Capturing a broad sentiment of frustration with the Iraqi political class, a satirical post by Rusly Al-Maliki (Post Impact: 8%) gained significant traction. The post begins with a sarcastic “Good morning” addressed to all levels of the Iraqi government, from parliamentarians and ministers to provincial governors and advisors. It mocks their pretentiousness, internal squabbles, and empty rhetoric, criticizing everything from the “imported” national anthem to the un-implemented constitution. The lengthy critique ends with the simple, damning hashtag #متصيرون_دولة, which translates to “You’ll never become a state,” encapsulating a deep-seated public cynicism towards the country’s leadership.