Based on an analysis of 418 Facebook posts trending on May 31, 2025, by Miqrab AI, the primary narratives in Iraq revolve around domestic politics, security, and social issues. The most engaging topic was a statement from influential cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, which was widely shared by his supporters. Other significant conversations included reactions to the Champions League final, widespread mourning over the sudden death of a prominent bodybuilder, and official announcements from the Iraqi Intelligence Service about dismantling a major criminal network. Additionally, there was considerable discussion surrounding the activities of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani, with some pages highlighting economic achievements while others leveled accusations of corruption and wasteful spending.

Today’s Top 10 Facebook Trends in Iraq:

1. Muqtada al-Sadr Issues a Statement on “X”

Pages affiliated with the Sadrist Movement widely shared that their leader, Muqtada al-Sadr, published a new statement on his personal account on the social media platform “X.” Posts from pages like The Special Office of His Eminence Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr (Post Impact: 100%), Hakem al-Zamily (Post Impact: 11%), and Saraya al-Salam – Central Media Directorate (Post Impact: 4%) simply announced the publication of the “important” tweet or statement without providing any details or quotes from the content itself, focusing on disseminating the news of its release to followers.

2. Pages React to Champions League Final

Sports news and general interest pages were filled with posts about the Champions League final. The page Al-Khawa Al-Nadhifa (Post Impact: 39%) reported that Paris Saint-Germain won its first title with a major 5-0 victory over Inter Milan. Other pages focused on the personal reactions of key figures. Steven Nabil (Post Impact: 78%) shared a photo of former Barcelona star Ousmane Dembélé celebrating the win with his family. The same page, along with Iraq 24 (Post Impact: 19%), noted that coach Luis Enrique dedicated the victory to his late daughter and to Barcelona, wearing a t-shirt with a picture of her.

3. Sudden Death of Bodybuilder Zaid Tariq Shocks Sports Community

Multiple news pages reported the death of Iraqi bodybuilding champion Zaid Tariq, expressing shock and condolences. According to Iraq 24 (Post Impact: 40%), Baghdad (Post Impact: 18%), and Al-Adhamiya News (Post Impact: 15%), Tariq passed away from a sudden heart attack. The posts described the news as a shock to the athletic community in Baghdad and shared pictures of the late captain, with followers offering prayers for his passing.

4. PM Sudani Discusses KRG Finances and Touts Economic Gains

The official pages of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani focused on a high-level political meeting and positive economic indicators. The Engineer Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani (Post Impact: 32%) shared details of a meeting with President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, where they stressed resolving financial obligations with the Kurdistan Regional Government based on the constitution and passing the oil and gas law. In separate posts, his page announced that the national unemployment rate had fallen to 13% and praised the role of the private sector, stating that it has created jobs with rights equivalent to the public sector, as noted by The Media Office of the Iraqi Prime Minister (Post Impact: 3%) as well.

5. Call to Include Wounded Soldiers in Military Parades

In a post that received very high engagement, the page Maher Muhi :: Voice of the Homeland Protectors (Post Impact: 81%) called for honoring wounded members of the security forces by including them in official parades. The post stated a wish to see a special contingent for the wounded during the anniversary celebrations for the Army, Police, or the Popular Mobilization Forces. It argued that this is a common practice in armies around the world, stating, “all armies of the world have a contingent for their wounded, they are proud of them.”

6. Intelligence Service Arrests Assassination Network

The Iraqi National Intelligence Service (INIS) announced a major security achievement by dismantling a criminal network planning assassinations in Iraq. The official Iraqi National Intelligence Service (Post Impact: 10%) page published a statement and video detailing that the operation was launched following an investigation into an attempted assassination of a female journalist. Pages like Al-Khawa Al-Nadhifa (Post Impact: 18%) and Support for Iraqi Security Forces (Post Impact: 5%) emphasized that the “dangerous” network had foreign connections and involved “professional foreign killers,” and that the arrests were carried out in a pre-emptive and coordinated manner across several provinces.

7. Criticism of PM Sudani’s Spending and Contracts

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani’s government faced criticism from several pages concerning alleged corruption and misspending of public funds. A video shared by Ahmed Al-Washah (Post Impact: 22%) made the strong claim that “Sudani must be tried for wasting public funds.” In another video, MP Mohammed Nuri Aziz (Post Impact: 13%) accused the Prime Minister of awarding projects in Diwaniyah worth 328 billion Iraqi dinars to a company that allegedly does not even own a “pigeon tower.” The page Maraya (Post Impact: 4%) also questioned the government’s priorities, contrasting the 199 billion dinars spent on paving Green Zone streets for the Arab Summit with the neglect of local roads.

8. Controversy Over MP’s Call for a Sunni Prime Minister

A statement by MP Raad Al-Dahlaki suggesting the next prime minister should be Sunni ignited a political debate online. Al-Adhamiya News (Post Impact: 12%) reported his comment that “Sunnis want the prime ministry.” This prompted a strong backlash from other commentators, such as Ahmed Althawaq (Post Impact: 15%), which interpreted the call as an “attack on the majority and the right of the majority to rule.” This page warned Shia leaders against complacency in the face of what it called an attempt to “demolish your state and your system.”

9. Army Chief of Staff Addresses Military College After Incidents

Army Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Abdul Amir Rashid Yarallah, addressed students at the 4th Military College in Nasiriyah following what was described as “recent unfortunate events.” According to the official Iraqi Army Chief of Staff Headquarters (Post Impact: 9%) page, Yarallah personally supervised the redistribution of students of the 89th course. The page Min Baghdad (Post Impact: 8%) quoted him urging students to “open a new page” and stating that the institution does not bear responsibility for the actions of “individuals who offended themselves before they offended the military institution.”

10. Pages Discuss Syrian Political Shifts and Al-Julani’s Role

Several pages focused on political developments related to Syria, its leadership, and regional relations. Khabar Ajel (Post Impact: 19%) reported on a statement from the Syrian president claiming that Syria and Israel have “common enemies” and that the “era of mutual bombing must end.” In a different context, political figure Baqir Jabr Al-Zubaidi (Post Impact: 8%) warned that Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham leader Al-Julani is consolidating control over the Al-Hawl camp, which he said could lead to a resurgence of ISIS and have serious consequences for Iraq. Additionally, Dr. Mudhaffar Qasim Hussein (Post Impact: 6%) claimed Al-Julani had agreed to normalize relations with Israel.