Based on an analysis of 105 posts trending on X / Twitter in Iraq on March 7, 2025, Miqrab AI found that online conversations were overwhelmingly dominated by events in Syria, with numerous accounts expressing outrage over an alleged sectarian massacre on the Syrian coast. This regional crisis overshadowed domestic concerns, though significant attention was also given to the flooding of Baghdad and displaced persons’ camps following heavy rains, which sparked intense criticism of government services. Other key topics included rising US-Iran tensions following comments by Donald Trump, the impending expiration of Iraq’s waiver to import Iranian gas, and ongoing debates about the role and actions of armed militias within Iraq.

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

1. Outrage over “Syrian Coastal Massacre”

A wave of condemnation swept across Iraqi social media regarding what users have termed the “Syrian Coastal Massacre.” Accounts like Sumerian Letters (Post Impact: 58%) and Issam Hussein (Post Impact: 48%) circulated the hashtag #مجزرة_الساحل_السوري and shared graphic imagery, reporting that “Jolani gangs” were responsible for killing Alawite civilians, with death tolls cited as high as 1,700 to 2,000. Hussein noted the “shocking Arab and international silence,” while Sumerian Letters called on users to change their profile pictures in solidarity. The account Hayder (Post Impact: 22%) provided a lengthy analysis, stating that children, women, and the elderly were killed for their beliefs and criticizing Iraqis who would align themselves with such an extremist ideology.

2. Baghdad Floods Spark Criticism of Municipal Services

Heavy rainfall in Baghdad led to widespread flooding, prompting citizens to criticize the city’s infrastructure and the performance of its municipal government. Dr. Qusay Shafiq (Post Impact: 8%) shared a video of a flooded street in the Saydiya neighborhood, sarcastically noting the poor services despite high property prices. Similarly, Iyad al-Anbar (Post Impact: 5%) suggested that the Baghdad Municipality must not have access to weather forecast applications, given its lack of preparation for the storm. Dr. Ghalib al-Daami (Post Impact: 4%) compared the failing modern projects to older infrastructure built by international companies, stating that German-built areas like Haifa Street did not flood because those companies “have a conscience and do not have economic committees or political parties behind them.”

3. Flooding Worsens Conditions in Displaced Persons’ Camps

The severe weather also exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in camps for internally displaced persons, particularly in Bzaibiz, Anbar. Othman al-Mukhtar (Post Impact: 6%) posted a video showing flooded tents and reported that residents in the camps were making urgent appeals for help. Zina Al Saab (Post Impact: 3%) also highlighted the situation, specifically mentioning the suffering of Sunni families displaced from Jurf al-Sakhar who are living in the Bzaibiz camp.

4. Trump’s Statements on Iran Fuel Speculation

Recent comments by former US President Donald Trump regarding Iran generated significant discussion about a potential escalation in the region. Dr. Salah al-Arbawi (Post Impact: 3%) analyzed Trump’s rhetoric, suggesting that the “other option” he mentioned is to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities. He concluded that Iran is now faced with two choices: accept a deal on Trump’s terms or have its nuclear reactors attacked. Zina Al Saab (Post Impact: 1%) echoed this sentiment, framing the situation as Trump giving Khamenei an ultimatum between “The Agreement or the military solution!”

5. End of US Waiver for Iraqi Gas Imports from Iran

News of the imminent expiration of a key US sanctions waiver, which allows Iraq to import gas from Iran to fuel its power plants, was a notable topic of conversation. Omar Abdul Sattar Mahmoud (Post Impact: 2%) cited the US State Department, confirming that the waiver expires tomorrow and that there is currently “no announcement regarding it.” On a similar note, the account Suhair Al_jumaili (Post Impact: 2%) shared a headline from an American report which framed the development positively, stating, “The end of importing Iranian gas is the beginning of Baghdad’s liberation from Tehran’s grip.”

6. Debate Over Pundit Issam Hussein’s Political History

A debate erupted around the political history of commentator Issam Hussein. Issam Hussein (Post Impact: 10%) himself posted a long statement defending his record, asserting that he was against Bashar al-Assad and with the Syrian revolution, even when it caused him problems with fellow Shiites in Iraq. In a critical response, Hiba Alnnayib (Post Impact: 2%) mocked Hussein and other commentators for sitting “behind a keyboard” and only talking about liberating Syria from “Jolani’s gangs” without taking any real action.

7. Iraqi Foreign Minister Attends OIC Meeting in Jeddah

Iraqi diplomatic activity was noted as the country’s Foreign Minister traveled to Saudi Arabia for a high-level meeting. The official account of Fuad Hussein (Post Impact: 0%), the Foreign Minister, and the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Post Impact: 0%) both announced his arrival in Jeddah. The posts confirmed he was there to participate in the extraordinary session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to enhance cooperation among member states.

8. Defense Minister Visits Troops in Taji

Iraq’s Minister of Defense, Thabet Muhammad al-Abbasi, conducted a field visit to an army unit north of Baghdad. Both the minister’s official account, Thabet Muhammad al-Abbasi (Post Impact: 0%), and the Iraqi Ministry of Defense (Post Impact: 0%) reported on the “surprise visit” to the 1st Regiment, 23rd Brigade, in Taji. The posts mentioned that the minister inspected the troops, shared an Iftar meal with them during Ramadan, and stressed the importance of readiness to enhance security.

9. Canadian PM Trudeau’s “Zionist” Comment Circulates

An international news clip featuring Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gained traction among Iraqi users. Both Asaad Al-Basri (Post Impact: 0%) and Sufian Al-Samarrai (Post Impact: 0%) shared the video in which Trudeau declares, “I am a Zionist and I am proud to be a Zionist.” The posts highlighted his statement that no one in Canada should be afraid to identify as such, a comment that was circulated without extensive commentary but was noted by the Iraqi accounts.

10. Focus on PMF Militia Activities and Sectarianism

The actions of Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) factions and related sectarian tensions were another subject of discussion. Omar al-Janabi (Post Impact: 11%) reported that a group affiliated with the Saraya al-Khorasani militia threatened Sunni residents and the Sunni Endowment in Babil over the reopening of a mosque that was previously closed for sectarian reasons. In a related vein, Mustafa Salim (Post Impact: 1%) connected the actions of militias in Iraq to the broader regional context, arguing that those who were silent about the “crimes of the terrorist Hashd militias” in Iraq have no right to criticize the fight against similar pro-Iran groups in Syria.