Based on an analysis of 597 X \/ Twitter posts trending in Iraq on July 7, 2026, Miqrab AI found that the digital conversation was dominated by several key narratives. The most engaging topic was the controversial disallowed goal for Egypt in a match against Argentina, which users attributed to corruption within FIFA. A significant volume of discussion revolved around the funeral procession for Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, held in Iraq, which polarized users and prompted an official public holiday. This event sparked a secondary controversy over inflammatory remarks made by Jassim al-Awadi, who insulted those not participating in the funeral, leading to widespread condemnation and calls for legal action. Other prominent themes included criticism of former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki\u2019s denial of corruption, reports of explosions in Damascus during French President Macron’s visit, and ongoing discussions about Iran’s geopolitical influence in Iraq.<\/p>\n
A disallowed goal for Egypt against Argentina generated significant anger among Iraqi users, who viewed it as evidence of corruption. Bahaa Khaleel<\/a> (Post Impact: 100%)<\/strong> shared a video of the goal, stating, “This disallowed Egyptian goal will remain a witness to FIFA’s corruption forever.”<\/em> Ahmad Mulla Talal<\/a> (Post Impact: 0%)<\/strong> echoed this sentiment, arguing there is “an international decision that Messi should not exit the tournament.”<\/em> He claimed a clear penalty for Mohamed Salah was ignored, followed by a counter-attack from which Argentina scored, and that the referee did not even consult the VAR. In another post, he expressed sympathy for Egypt, noting, “It is enough that you made Messi cry.”<\/em><\/p>\n The arrival of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s remains in Iraq for a funeral procession was a dominant and divisive topic. The Prime Minister’s Media Office<\/a> (Post Impact: 0%)<\/strong> announced that Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaydi was in Najaf for the ceremony and later declared<\/a> a public holiday. Numerous accounts, such as Muna Sami<\/a> (Post Impact: 0%)<\/strong> and Abu Maryam<\/a> (Post Impact: 0%)<\/strong>, shared images of Iraqi politicians, including Mohammed Al-Halbousi and Fuad Hussein, receiving the coffin. However, some users, including Ali Fadhil<\/a> (Post Impact: 1%)<\/strong> and Rusly Al-Maliki<\/a> (Post Impact: 0%)<\/strong>, reported claims from an Iranian official that the casket was empty and the funeral was merely “symbolic.” Critics like Al-Alawiya Umm Zainab<\/a> (Post Impact: 0%)<\/strong> condemned the event, stating that those who prioritize loyalty to foreign figures while ignoring their own country’s suffering are “agent traitors to Iraq.”<\/em><\/p>\n Comments made by Jassim al-Awadi regarding participation in Khamenei’s funeral sparked widespread backlash. In a video shared by accounts like Haydar<\/a> (Post Impact: 0%)<\/strong> and Tamara Alkhazraji<\/a> (Post Impact: 0%)<\/strong>, al-Awadi is seen saying, “Whoever does not participate in the funeral should go check on his mother.”<\/em> This remark, seen as a grave insult to Iraqi women and families, was widely condemned. Sheikh Thaer Al-Bayati<\/a> (Post Impact: 1%)<\/strong> questioned how such slander against Iraqi women could be tolerated and stated, “The dignity of the Iraqi woman is a red line.”<\/em> Following the outrage, Abu Maryam<\/a> (Post Impact: 1%)<\/strong> reported that the Iraqi judiciary had issued an arrest warrant for al-Awadi. Subsequently, Haydar Al-Hamdani<\/a> (Post Impact: 0%)<\/strong> posted a video in which al-Awadi apologized to Iraqis for his statement.<\/p>\n Former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki’s claim that no corruption files were recorded against his two governments was met with widespread skepticism and ridicule. Shaho Al-Qaradaghi<\/a> (Post Impact: 0%)<\/strong> posted al-Maliki’s statement, where he called it a “certificate of good conduct,”<\/em> and sarcastically asked where the billions of dollars had disappeared to. In a detailed satirical response, ahmedmeckya<\/a> (Post Impact: 0%)<\/strong> listed numerous officials from al-Maliki’s era implicated in major corruption scandals, such as former Trade Minister Abdel Falah al-Sudani and former Baghdad mayor Salah Abdul Razzaq, and facetiously assigned them to foreign political parties to mock al-Maliki’s denial. Salem Al-Jomaili<\/a> (Post Impact: 0%)<\/strong> directly contradicted al-Maliki, stating that the worst corruption occurred during his second government and that while he may not have been personally corrupt, he “corrupted the entire state.”<\/p>\n Reports of explosions in Damascus circulated on X, with several accounts linking them to the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron. Liqaa Maki<\/a> (Post Impact: 0%)<\/strong> suggested that two bombings were a reaction to Macron’s visit, which he viewed as a step towards legitimizing the “new Syria” and strengthening its relationship with Europe. The account Haydar<\/a> (Post Impact: 0%)<\/strong> shared a video allegedly showing one of the explosions near the hotel where Macron was staying. In a separate post<\/a>, the same account, citing a security source in Damascus, claimed the explosions were an assassination attempt on Macron, possibly carried out by jihadists within Syrian security services or former Al-Nusra fighters of French origin.<\/p>\n Several posts discussed the complex geopolitical dynamics between Iraq, Iran, and the United States. Sheikh Thaer Al-Bayati<\/a> (Post Impact: 0%)<\/strong> interpreted the Khamenei funeral in Iraq, the visit of Iranian Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani, and a militia missile parade as three successive messages from Iran to Washington, asserting its continued influence in Iraq ahead of the Iraqi PM’s visit to the US. In a different vein, Ali Farhan<\/a> (Post Impact: 0%)<\/strong> argued that Washington has successfully reduced Iranian influence, citing instances where US pressure allegedly prevented Nouri al-Maliki from a third term and kept armed factions out of the government. Meanwhile, Hiba Alnnayib<\/a> (Post Impact: 0%)<\/strong> reported that Washington had denied visas to Iraq’s ministers of transport and communications, as well as the army’s chief of staff.<\/p>\n The death of Ali Khamenei fueled discussions and speculation about his successor and broader Shia clerical politics. Najah Mohammed Ali<\/a> (Post Impact: 0%)<\/strong> shared what he called exclusive news, confirming that Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, the late leader’s son and a potential successor, was genuinely present at the funeral in Tehran and that his appearance was coordinated at a high security level. In contrast, Mujtahid Iraq<\/a> (Post Impact: 1%)<\/strong> posted a conspiratorial claim about a craftsman who allegedly made masks for Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani’s son, Muhammad Ridha, and was now tasked with making masks for Mojtaba Khamenei. The post questioned how this would work since, according to the account, Sistani has been “mute for 50 years” while Mojtaba Khamenei is not.<\/p>\n A decision by the Central Bank of Iraq to reduce the amount of US dollars available to Iraqi travelers was met with criticism. Abu Maryam<\/a> (Post Impact: 0%)<\/strong> reported that the bank had decided to lower the amount from $3,000 to $2,000 per traveler. Ameer aldaami<\/a> (Post Impact: 0%)<\/strong> strongly condemned the move, addressing the bank’s governor directly and arguing that the previous amount was already insufficient for medical treatment or even tourism abroad. He warned that this “ill-considered decision” would lead to a rise in the dollar’s value on the parallel market.<\/p>\n Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz were a key topic, with reports of attacks on oil tankers and analysis of the potential economic fallout. Haydar<\/a> (Post Impact: 0%)<\/strong> shared an image reporting that a Saudi oil tanker was damaged after being hit by an “unknown projectile.” Following these events, Rafid Jaboori<\/a> (Post Impact: 0%)<\/strong> announced that the US had canceled an oil export license it had granted to Tehran after Iranian forces shelled Saudi and Qatari tankers. Looking at the market impact, Rusly Al-Maliki<\/a> (Post Impact: 0%)<\/strong> cited warnings from J.P. Morgan and Goldman Sachs of an impending “oil tsunami,” predicting that oil-producing nations like Iraq and Gulf states would release hundreds of millions of barrels for export once the crisis ends, potentially causing a collapse in global oil prices.<\/p>\n The death of influencer Malak Al-Faris prompted contrasting reactions on social media. Dr. Zainab Al-Dulaimi<\/a> (Post Impact: 0%)<\/strong> offered condolences to the family of the “heroic fighter.” In sharp contrast, the account Noor – Um Omar<\/a> (Post Impact: 0%)<\/strong> was highly critical, claiming Al-Faris danced in clubs in Erbil and died by suicide while intoxicated. The post expressed disdain that she was being mourned with honorifics, questioning the religious and social values of those doing so.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Based on an analysis of 597 X \/ Twitter posts trending in Iraq on July 7, 2026, Miqrab AI found that the digital conversation was dominated by several key narratives. 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Khamenei’s Funeral in Iraq Draws Mixed Reactions<\/h2>\n
3. Jassim al-Awadi’s Comments on Funeral Cause Public Uproar<\/h2>\n
4. Nouri al-Maliki’s Corruption Denial Met with Sarcasm<\/h2>\n
5. Explosions in Damascus During French President’s Visit<\/h2>\n
6. Geopolitical Tensions Rise Amid US-Iran-Iraq Dynamics<\/h2>\n
7. Speculation on Clerical Politics and Khamenei’s Succession<\/h2>\n
8. Central Bank’s Reduction of Dollar Allowance Criticized<\/h2>\n
9. Tensions Escalate in Strait of Hormuz Over Oil Tankers<\/h2>\n
10. Death of Influencer Malak Al-Faris Generates Debate<\/h2>\n