Miqrab AI analyzed a total of 495 Facebook posts that were trending on July 30, 2025, revealing a diverse landscape of public discourse in Iraq. Key narratives included widespread concern over water scarcity and pollution, particularly in southern governorates, alongside close monitoring of the health of prominent political figures like Nouri al-Maliki. Government-led initiatives, such as urban renewal projects involving the removal of illegal markets and Prime Minister Al-Sudani’s development efforts, were frequently reported. Political discussions also featured prominently, with a high-engagement story about an investigation into a journalist for allegedly defaming the government. Additionally, security-related news, including a major drug bust and disciplinary actions within the military, captured significant attention across various pages.

Today’s Top 10 Facebook Trends in Iraq:

1. Water Scarcity and Pollution Concerns

Serious concerns over Iraq’s water crisis were prominent, with pages highlighting both pollution and unfair distribution. The page Set Ashwaq Um Al-Qanouniya (Lady Ashwaq, Mother of the Lawful) (Post Impact: 55%) made the stark claim that “the Tigris and Euphrates in Iraq are 5 percent natural water and 95 percent sewage water.” Meanwhile, Ammar Al-Halfi (Post Impact: 37%) criticized the central government’s treatment of Basra, stating that the province gives over 60 billion annually to the central government yet is denied water, contrasting the situation with the abundance of water seen at the Samarra Dam. Highlighting rising tensions, Khabar Ajel (Urgent News) (Post Impact: 5%) reported that tribes in Maysan had resorted to forcefully opening water channels to their lands.

2. Leaders Check on Nouri al-Maliki’s Health

The health of former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki was a key topic after he underwent medical examinations. Steven Nabil (Post Impact: 27%) reported that Iraqi leaders visited al-Maliki to check on his well-being, sharing a post praising him as the “depth of Iraq” whose “safety is the safety of the nation.” Similarly, Khabar Ajel (Urgent News) (Post Impact: 25%) quoted al-Maliki’s advisor, Abbas al-Moussawi, who reassured the public of his recovery and described him as the “state’s safety valve and its protector.”

3. Government Clears Illegal Markets in Baghdad

Several pages reported on a major government campaign to remove illegal stalls and encroachments from markets in Baghdad to facilitate reconstruction and organization. Alkhuwa Alnadifa (The Clean Brotherhood) (Post Impact: 18%) and Saqr Al Zakaria (Zakaria’s Falcon) (Post Impact: 4%) both covered the removal of all violations in the “Al-Awra” market in Sadr City. Al Qasr Al Hukoumi (The Government Palace) (Post Impact: 4%) also posted about clearing the “Shalal” market, which it said had been closed for over two decades, to reopen and redevelop the streets.

4. PM Orders Probe into Journalist Haider al-Hamdani

In a high-impact, single-source story, journalist Haider al-Hamdani (Post Impact: 76%) reported that Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani has formed a ministerial committee to investigate him. The post, shared on his own page, states that the investigation is based on allegations of “damaging the government’s reputation.” This news indicates a direct response from the highest levels of government to media criticism, highlighting ongoing tensions between the press and state authorities in Iraq.

5. PM Sudani’s Urban Development and Reconstruction Efforts

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani’s development initiatives were a recurring theme. His official page, Al-Mahندس Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani (Engineer Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani) (Post Impact: 20%), highlighted a reconstruction campaign in Kadhimiya, emphasizing the need for high-quality work and swift implementation in an area he said had been neglected for decades. In a related development, Min Baghdad (From Baghdad) (Post Impact: 5%) reported that Al-Sudani announced 400,000 dunams of land would be opened as an investment opportunity for recreational projects, ending the era of the “Fifth Division” land designation.

6. Military Member Court-Martialed for Abusing Citizens

The military’s disciplinary measures against one of its own members gained traction online. Both Iraqeen W Bas (Iraqis Only) (Post Impact: 9%) and Da’am Al-Quwat Al-Amniya Al-Iraqiya (Support Iraqi Security Forces) (Post Impact: 6%) reported that the Military Intelligence Directorate referred one of its personnel to a military court. The action was prompted by a video clip showing the service member verbally abusing citizens, which was deemed an insult to the military institution.

7. Iraqi Forces Foil Major Drug Smuggling Operation

Iraqi security forces announced a major success against an international drug trafficking network. Al-Khaleia Al-Taktikiya (The Tactical Cell) (Post Impact: 7%) and Alkhuwa Alnadifa (The Clean Brotherhood) (Post Impact: 7%) both reported that the Ministry of Interior, coordinating with Syrian authorities in Damascus, thwarted a plan to smuggle 1,350,000 narcotic pills into Iraq. Baghdad (Post Impact: 3%) also covered the news, attributing the announcement to the Minister of Interior.

8. PM Directs Permanent Contracts for Employees in 2026 Budget

A directive from the Prime Minister’s office regarding the status of contract employees was widely shared across multiple news and official pages. Bikhidmitik (At Your Service) (Post Impact: 5%), Diyala TV (Post Impact: 5%), and Markaz Al-I’lam Al-Iraqi (Iraqi Media Center) (Post Impact: 2%) all reported that Prime Minister Al-Sudani has directed that all contract employees in government institutions be given permanent status within the 2026 budget. The Governor of Baghdad, via the Baghdad Governorate (Post Impact: 3%) page, praised the decision as a response to repeated demands.

9. MP Basim Khashan Discusses Khor Abdullah Agreement

MP Basim Khashan’s comments on the controversial Khor Abdullah maritime agreement with Kuwait were shared by several pages. Min Baghdad (From Baghdad) (Post Impact: 4%) reported that Khashan, speaking on Dijla TV, asserted the agreement is only for regulating navigation and does not involve redrawing borders or ceding Iraqi territory. Further, Aliraq 24 (Iraq 24) (Post Impact: 4%) quoted him as saying, “80% of the Khor Abdullah story is electoral bidding and 20% is ignorance.”

10. Journalist Zainab Jawad Speaks Out After Arrest

The case of journalist Zainab Jawad garnered attention following her recent disappearance and subsequent reappearance. In an interview with Al-I’lami Qahtan Adnan (Journalist Qahtan Adnan) (Post Impact: 5%), Jawad explained the reasons for her arrest by “Hashed security,” claiming, “They opened my mobile phone without my knowledge!” Her case also sparked a social media solidarity campaign, as noted by the page Khaf Mo Ani (Maybe It’s Not Me) (Post Impact: 4%), where fellow journalists launched a hashtag translating to “we are your brothers” to show their support.