Miqrab AI’s analysis of 437 trending Facebook posts in Iraq on July 26, 2025, reveals a landscape dominated by national sovereignty concerns, domestic political maneuvering, and social issues amplified by an extreme heatwave. The most engaging topic is the ongoing dispute with Kuwait over the Khor Abdullah waterway, with pages debating historical responsibility and criticizing the government’s response. Prime Minister Mohammed Shai’a Al-Sudani’s activities and statements on state authority are also prominent. Other key narratives include widespread outrage over a Kuwaiti personality’s insults toward Iraqi women, calls for solidarity with Gaza amid a worsening humanitarian crisis, and public discourse surrounding a government campaign to remove illegal street vendors in Baghdad.

Today’s Top 10 Facebook Trends in Iraq:

1. Heated Debate Over Khor Abdullah Sovereignty Dispute with Kuwait

The sovereignty of the Khor Abdullah waterway is the most debated topic, with pages offering conflicting narratives on its legal status and historical context. The page Min Baghdad (Post Impact: 36%) shared a legal expert’s opinion blaming former President Saddam Hussein for relinquishing Iraqi sovereignty and handing the waterway to Kuwait. In contrast, pages like Ammar Al-Hilfi (Post Impact: 23%) and Maraya (Post Impact: 19%) shared videos of maritime personnel and scenes from the waterway, asserting its Iraqi identity and rejecting claims that the agreement does not harm Iraq. Commentator Dr. Hamid Abdullah (Post Impact: 10%) argued that the issue was settled by “humiliating” international resolutions that Iraq accepted after the invasion of Kuwait and urged people to rely on documents rather than “empty slogans.”

2. PM Al-Sudani Emphasizes State Authority and Rule of Law

Prime Minister Mohammed Shai’a Al-Sudani’s official page was highly active, emphasizing the government’s commitment to strengthening the state. In a post from an event commemorating the 1920 Revolution, Engineer Mohamed Shia Al Sudani (Post Impact: 43%) stated, “Confining weapons to the hands of the state is a fundamental pillar for a strong and revered state, and no party has the right to confiscate this decision or replace the state and its authorities.” Another post from his page Engineer Mohamed Shia Al Sudani (Post Impact: 10%) affirmed that the directives of the religious authority are integral to the government’s program. The Prime Minister’s Media Office (Post Impact: 12%) also covered his attendance at the event in Babil province.

3. Outrage Over Kuwaiti Personality’s Insults Against Iraqis

Significant anger was directed at a Kuwaiti personality for derogatory comments made about Iraqis. Steven Nabil (Post Impact: 26%) reported that a Kuwaiti legal and “human rights” figure had insulted the honor of Iraqi women, prompting a unified Iraqi response on Twitter. Nabil praised this unity, stating, “Arabs, Persians, and the West don’t see you as Sunni, Shia, Christian, Yazidi, etc., they see you as Iraqi,” while criticizing the lack of action from the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior. The page World Jokes Through Iraqi Eyes (Post Impact: 7%) identified the individual as Kuwaiti lawyer Meshari Al-Sanad, who allegedly called for cutting ties with Iraq and described the people of Basra as “rabble and fools” for protesting in front of the Kuwaiti consulate.

4. Iraqis Organize Demonstrations and Aid for Gaza

Iraqi pages are actively promoting solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza amid a worsening humanitarian crisis. Activist Muna Sami (Post Impact: 25%) called for a march from Baghdad to the Egyptian embassy to reject the “starvation and genocide” and demand the opening of border crossings. The page Al-Khuwa al-Nadhifa (Post Impact: 25%) shared a video of Dr. Othman al-Juhayshi stating that a small portion of aid has been delivered to Gaza and that the “call of humanity continues.” In addition, Al Jazeera – Iraq (Post Impact: 2%) posted a video of a demonstration in Baghdad in support of Gaza and to demand the entry of aid.

5. Extreme Heatwave Prompts Warnings and Government Holidays

Weather-focused pages issued urgent warnings about a severe heatwave affecting Iraq. Telescope Iraq (Post Impact: 19%) predicted that a “blazing thermal dome” would center near Baghdad, potentially leading to the highest temperatures ever recorded in the city’s history. The page also highlighted that UV radiation is at its peak, warning that skin damage could occur within minutes of sun exposure. In response to the extreme conditions, Tech 4 Peace (Post Impact: 7%) and Diyala TV (Post Impact: 4%) reported that several provinces, including Maysan, Wasit, Dhi Qar, and Basra, announced an official holiday for the following day, while others reduced official working hours.

6. Government Removes Illegal Vendors in Baghdad’s Shorja Market

Government-supportive pages heavily covered a campaign to remove illegal street vendors and encroachments in Baghdad. Pages like The Governmental Palace (Post Impact: 13%) and Support for Iraqi Security Forces (Post Impact: 14%) celebrated the reopening of Hussein bin Rouh Street in the Shorja area, which they noted had been closed for over 20 years due to these encroachments. The posts championed the enforcement of the law, with one page, The Governmental Palace (Post Impact: 4%), stating “Yes to order, yes to the law,” and dismissing claims that the poor were being unfairly targeted, suggesting that encroachment is a form of corruption.

7. Woman Arrested After Video Shows Her Abusing Her Father

A video showing a young woman assaulting her elderly father in public in the Ghazaliya area of Baghdad prompted widespread condemnation and a swift police response. Several pages, including Al-Khuwa al-Nadhifa (Post Impact: 15%), Breaking News (Post Impact: 4%), and Support for Iraqi Security Forces (Post Impact: 3%), reported on the incident and confirmed that security forces had arrested the daughter less than 10 hours after the video began circulating on social media. The event sparked outrage among users who condemned the act of parental abuse.

8. Iraqi Political Leaders Meet with U.S. Diplomat Stephen Fagin

Top Iraqi politicians held separate meetings with Stephen Fagin, the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Baghdad, to discuss bilateral relations and regional politics. The official page for the Dr. Mahmoud al-Mashhadani (Post Impact: 15%), the Speaker of Parliament, stated that he emphasized the need to avoid further regional tensions and called for an end to the “war of genocide in Gaza” with pressure from the United States. Similarly, Mohammed al-Halbousi (Post Impact: 3%), leader of the Taqaddum Party, reported that his meeting with Fagin also covered the political situation in Iraq and preparations for the upcoming parliamentary elections.

9. Concerns Raised Over Turkey’s Oil Policy Towards Iraq

Political figures and commentators are raising alarms over Turkey’s policy regarding the Iraq-Turkey oil pipeline. Baqir Jabr al-Zubaidi (Post Impact: 7%), leader of the Future of Iraq Alliance, accused Turkish President Erdoğan of unilaterally canceling the oil contract dating back to 1973. He claimed Erdoğan’s goal is to force Iraq to export oil through Syria, which would financially benefit the “Jolani regime.” Al-Zubaidi suggested that Iraq should respond by halting imports from Turkey. The page No Objection with Dr. Qusay Shafiq (Post Impact: 7%) also covered the story, describing it as a “very dangerous… blackmail operation against Iraq by Turkey and Jordan.”

10. Government Cancels Commission Fees on Salary Payments

A decision to eliminate commission fees charged by payment outlets on employee salaries was shared by multiple pages. Al Anbar My Governorate (Post Impact: 4%) and Iraq 24 (Post Impact: 4%) both announced the official cancellation of these fees. The posts clarified that employees should now receive their salary in full, as shown on their pay slips, without any deductions at the point of collection. This news affects a large number of public and private sector workers who receive their wages through these third-party services.