Miqrab AI’s analysis of 432 Facebook posts trending on June 26, 2025, reveals several prominent narratives circulating in Iraq. The most engaging discussions centered on questions of national identity versus loyalty to Iran, sparked by a viral video of a man renouncing his Iraqi identity. Widespread posts also marked the beginning of Muharram, with pages sharing images and videos of religious ceremonies and mourning rituals across the country. Other significant topics included public outrage over a violent assault on a security officer, official government directives to combat hate speech, calls for political reform from religious authorities, and news of urban development projects in Baghdad.

Today’s Top 10 Facebook Trends in Iraq:

1. Debate on National Identity and Loyalty to Iran

A highly engaged topic revolved around national identity and allegiance, primarily driven by a video shared by Mohammed Jabbar mohammed jabbar (Post Impact: 43%). The clip features a heated exchange in which a man described as being loyal to Khamenei renounces his Iraqi identity, stating, “I am Iranian.” In response, presenter Mohammed Jabbar is shown giving him a “harsh lesson.” In a contrasting but related post, Mohammed al-Khazai (Post Impact: 11%) shared a video of an Iranian opposition figure who refuses to cooperate with the United States against his own country, presenting it as a “lesson in patriotism for Iraqi politicians.” Together, these posts fueled a conversation about the meaning of national loyalty in Iraq.

2. Iraq Commemorates the Start of Muharram

Multiple high-engagement pages marked the beginning of the Islamic month of Muharram and the associated mourning period for Imam Hussein. Wazir al-Qaid (Post Impact: 36%) posted an image with the hashtag “#هيهات_منا_الذلة” (Humiliation is far from us), a slogan associated with Imam Hussein. Maher Mouhi:: Voice of the Nation’s Protectors (Post Impact: 30%) shared a video of Iraqi Special Operations forces raising the flag of Imam Hussein to declare the start of the mourning season. Similarly, Al-Khuwa al-Nathifa (Post Impact: 24%) reported on the ceremonial replacement of the red flags on the domes of the shrines of Imam Hussein and his brother Al-Abbas with black flags, signaling the start of Muharram. The same page also announced that Grand Ayatollah Sistani had declared the first day of the holy month.

3. Outrage Over Assault on Security Officer in Balad

A video showing a driver deliberately running over a security officer in the city of Balad sparked outrage and calls for justice. The page Support for Iraqi Security Forces (Post Impact: 9%) shared the footage of the “reckless” act and later reported that the driver had been arrested by police forces shortly after the incident. Steven Nabil (Post Impact: 3%) described the video as “horrifying and shocking,” stating that some individuals believe they are above the law and demanding that justice be served. Ammar al-Hilfi (Post Impact: 2%) also shared the video of the assault, contributing to its circulation online.

4. Celebrations for New Military Academy Graduates

Pages celebrated the graduation of new officers from the military academy, highlighting individual achievements and family pride. Nafs Iraq (Post Impact: 11%) congratulated Lieutenant Mustafa Ziad Fathi from Mosul, described as the youngest lieutenant to graduate from military course 113. In a similar post, Support for Iraqi Security Forces (Post Impact: 10%) shared news of the graduation of Lieutenant Omar Ali al-Fraiji, the son of Staff Lieutenant General Ali al-Fraiji, with the caption, “This cub is from that lion.”

5. Sheikh al-Karbalai Calls for Reform and State Control

The representative of the Grand Ayatollah Sistani, Sheikh Abdul Mahdi al-Karbalai, delivered a sermon with strong political messages that were widely shared. According to Al-Khuwa al-Nathifa (Post Impact: 8%), Sheikh al-Karbalai warned that the Iraqi people are not immune to the consequences of regional conflicts and urged officials to “fear God” and protect the country’s interests. He specifically called for preventing foreign interference, confining all weapons to the hands of the state, and combating corruption. Steven Nabil (Post Impact: 3%) and The Government Palace (Post Impact: 3%) also highlighted these points, adding that he stressed the need to preserve the constitutional gains made since the fall of the previous regime.

6. PM Sudani Orders Crackdown on Hate Speech

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani issued directives to monitor and prosecute sources of hate speech and sectarian incitement. According to his official page, Mohamed Shia al-Sudani (Post Impact: 2%), the Prime Minister met with the Communications and Media Commission and emphasized the importance of confronting any discourse that harms national security and state institutions. The page Iraqeen W Bas (Post Impact: 7%) also reported on these “strict directives,” highlighting the government’s focus on maintaining social cohesion. This came during a meeting where he also stressed developing the commission’s role in technology and digital transformation.

7. Development Projects Aim to Beautify Baghdad

Several pages shared positive news about ongoing development and beautification projects in Baghdad. The Baghdad (Post Impact: 11%) page reported on the installation of a water misting system on the Al-Sinak bridge to help cool the area amid rising temperatures. On a larger scale, the page Baghdad Projects (Post Impact: 2%) shared exclusive photos of the new design for the historic Al-Rashid Street, which aims to transform it into an “open-air museum” for pedestrians with a new tram line. From Baghdad+ (Post Impact: 1%) also covered the Al-Rashid Street project, noting it is part of the “Baghdad Pulse” initiative funded by the Private Banks League.

8. President’s New Year Message Draws Criticism

A post from MP Mustafa Sanad – Mustafa Sanad (Post Impact: 16%) criticized the Iraqi President for a historical inaccuracy in his congratulations for the Hijri New Year. Sanad pointed out that the President’s message attributed the new year to the migration of Prophet Muhammad, an event which he states occurred in the month of Rabi’ al-Awwal, not Muharram. Sanad’s post highlighted the discrepancy, stating, “The President congratulates on the occasion of the first of Muharram, and attributes it to the migration of the Prophet Muhammad(PBUH), noting that the Prophet and the Muslims migrated in Rabi’ al-Awwal!”

9. Mustafa Sanad Reports on Threat to Tel Aviv Tower

In another highly engaged post, MP Mustafa Sanad – Mustafa Sanad (Post Impact: 13%) shared a video claiming a major tower in Tel Aviv is at risk of collapsing. The post states that the building is threatened “after the entry of (Khaibar) with support underground,” implying a missile strike that penetrated beneath the structure. The post’s text suggests this is a significant event, alluding to a successful attack on a prominent target in Israel. No other pages in the provided list covered this specific claim.

10. Warnings Issued Over Online Phishing Scams

A coordinated warning appeared across several pages regarding online scams targeting Iraqis. The page Tech 4 Peace (Post Impact: 3%) detailed a phishing scam where people receive fraudulent text messages from foreign numbers containing fake account details and a link to a malicious website. Their investigation found the site was created recently and hosted on a high-risk server. Similarly, Tele Iraq – Tele Iraq (Post Impact: 3%) and Tele Iraq – Tele Iraq Media (Post Impact: 3%) posted a general warning against those trying to exploit Iraqi citizens with false promises, saying, “We will give you money and security if you perform this task for us… those who want to exploit Iraqi citizens must be completely rejected.”