Based on an analysis of 1246 X / Twitter posts by Miqrab AI on June 19, 2025, the primary narratives in Iraq are dominated by the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel. A significant portion of the conversation involves celebratory posts from pro-Iranian accounts praising missile and drone attacks on Israel, alongside threats from Iraqi armed factions against US interests should Iran’s leadership be harmed. Conversely, other users, including prominent political commentators, engage in sarcastic criticism of Iran and its allies or express alarm over rumors about the potential death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Domestically, a major story is the mass resignation of Federal Supreme Court judges, which users link to political pressure regarding a border dispute with Kuwait, sparking fears of a constitutional crisis.

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

1. Pro-Iran Accounts Praise Attacks on Israel

Accounts with pro-Iran leanings celebrated missile and drone attacks against Israel, framing them as a major victory. Hassan Alkaaei | H𝕒𝕤𝕤𝕒n A𝕝𝕜𝕒𝕒𝕓i (Post Impact: 100%) shared an image of Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah, describing him as “The first to ever defeat the Iron Dome system in history.” Similarly, Wasan Alshayakhli (Post Impact: 88%) posted a video claiming to show “Haydari drones striking deep into the Zionist entity.” This sentiment was echoed by Abu Drandesh Alaskree (Post Impact: 14%), who shared a clip mocking those who claim the attacks are pre-arranged, suggesting they cry foul when Tel Aviv is hit.

2. Faig Alsheakh’s Sarcastic Commentary on Politics and Iran

Prominent politician and commentator Faig Alsheakh posted a series of highly engaged, sarcastic posts commenting on the political scene and the Iran-Israel conflict. In one post, Faig Alsheakh/Kalmati Liltareekh (Post Impact: 78%) shared an image of himself among other figures and humorously complained about his assigned military rank, asking why he wasn’t made a Field Marshal. In another post, Faig Alsheakh/Kalmati Liltareekh (Post Impact: 40%) criticized the shifting narratives of pro-Iranian loyalists, noting that before the attacks they would ask “Where is the sweeping, crushing [response]?” and now they celebrate Iran’s strikes on Israel, deflecting from the original question.

3. Rumors Swirl Over Targeting of Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei

Multiple accounts circulated rumors and unconfirmed reports about an attack targeting Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. The account Jews of Iraq (Post Impact: 25%) posted a blunt message stating, “The leader is dead.” Other accounts, like Sufian Samarrai (Post Impact: 12%), cited the Israeli Mossad as claiming to have struck one of Khamenei’s shelters in Tehran. Adding to the speculation, ZaidBenjamin (Post Impact: 9%) reported black smoke rising from the Lavasan district in northeast Tehran, an area where opposition sources claim Khamenei is hiding. Yasser Eljuboori – ياسر الجبوري (Post Impact: 11%) directly questioned, “Has Iran’s leader Ali Khamenei been assassinated?!”

4. Mass Resignation of Federal Supreme Court Judges

A major domestic story involved the reported mass resignation of judges from Iraq’s Federal Supreme Court, sparking discussion about a potential constitutional crisis. The account Haider (Post Impact: 15%) reported that nine out of thirteen judges had resigned due to pressure on them to issue a ruling to hand over the Khor Abdullah waterway to Kuwait. In a follow-up post, Haider (Post Impact: 10%) quoted MP Raed Al-Maliki, who confirmed the reason for the resignations was government pressure. Hussam Alhaj (Post Impact: 12%) analyzed the situation, stating that the court is now effectively disabled due to a lack of quorum and that the constitutional vacuum is “real and dangerous.”

5. Iraqi Factions Threaten US Interests Over Khamenei

The leader of the Iraqi armed faction Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba, Akram al-Kaabi, issued a direct threat against American interests. As reported by Steven Nabil (Post Impact: 15%) and Hisham Ali :: husham ali (Post Impact: 7%), Al-Kaabi stated that if “a single hair of the nation’s guardian, Imam Khamenei, is touched,” then American military personnel, diplomats, interests, and anyone holding American citizenship in the region would become legitimate targets. Shaho Al-Qaradaghi (Post Impact: 8%) also covered the threat, commenting that “No one cares about these threats anymore.”

6. Ayatollah Sistani Condemns Aggression Against Iran

A statement from the office of Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, Iraq’s top Shia cleric, was widely shared, condemning the ongoing military aggression against Iran. Ammar Al-Hakim (Post Impact: 9%) and Haider (Post Impact: 7%) posted the text, which denounces any threat to Iran’s religious and political leadership and warns that such an act could lead to “extremely dire consequences” and potentially push the region out of control into “widespread chaos.” The statement, also shared by Amir Mousawi (Post Impact: 8%), calls on international actors to work towards a peaceful resolution.

7. Concern Over Disappearance of Israeli Journalist Edy Cohen

Iraqi-Dutch writer Mahdi Majeed expressed alarm over the well-being of Israeli academic and journalist Dr. Edy Cohen. In a post that gained significant traction, Mahdi Majeed (Post Impact: 62%) stated, “For several hours I have lost contact with my brother and friend Dr. Edy Cohen… God protect him. Your prayers for the best.” The post triggered concern and speculation among his followers regarding Cohen’s status.

8. Criticism of Muslim Brotherhood’s Stance on Iran

A number of commentators criticized the Muslim Brotherhood for its perceived alignment with Iran during the conflict. Othman Al-Mukhtar (Post Impact: 15%) wrote a lengthy post arguing that the group had implicitly declared allegiance to Khamenei, calling it a moral failure given the number of Arab lives he holds Khamenei responsible for. He concluded they are in need of a moral review. Similarly, Zina Al Saab 🇮🇶 زينة الصعب (Post Impact: 21%) made a concise but strong statement, declaring, “The Muslim Brotherhood, a disgrace to the Sunnis!”

9. Reports on US Military and Diplomatic Stances on Iran

Accounts reported on the United States’ military and diplomatic positioning amidst the escalating conflict. ZaidBenjamin (Post Impact: 19%) shared a statement attributed to the White House Press Secretary, in which the President would decide on engaging in the war “within the next two weeks,” contingent on potential negotiations with Iran. Analyst Liqaa Maki (Post Impact: 13%) interpreted reports of the US evacuating bases, moving a third aircraft carrier, and deploying B-2 bombers as actions that go beyond pressure tactics and represent “preparations for a war.”

10. Criticism Directed at Jordan’s Monarchy

Amid the regional conflict, criticism was directed towards the Jordanian monarchy by some accounts. The user Abu Drandesh Alaskree (Post Impact: 50%) posted a video targeting Jordan’s late King Hussein. The post’s text used derogatory language, referring to the king as an “agent” and describing the monarchy as “filth.” The high impact of this post indicates that this critical viewpoint resonated with a segment of users on the platform.