Based on an analysis of 367 X \/ Twitter posts conducted by Miqrab AI, the most prominent conversations in Iraq on July 25, 2026, centered on internal sovereignty and regional conflicts. The top trending story involved a major controversy in Karbala where a senior police official, Major General Anwar Al-Nasrawi, ordered the removal of large posters of Iran’s Ali Khamenei, sparking a fierce debate between those supporting Iraqi nationalism and those aligned with pro-Iranian factions. Simultaneously, significant attention was given to regional military escalations, particularly Houthi attacks on targets within Saudi Arabia, which was framed by various accounts as either acts of resistance or terrorism. Other key topics included diplomatic engagements, such as a visit by Kuwait’s Interior Minister to Basra, and condolences from high-profile Iraqi figures following a tragic accident in Syria, reflecting a blend of domestic political friction and engagement with broader regional events.<\/p>\n
A major controversy erupted on Iraqi social media after Major General Anwar Al-Nasrawi, a police commander in Karbala, ordered the removal of large pictures of Iran’s Ali Khamenei from a building. Accounts like Abu Maryam<\/a> (Post Impact: 100%)<\/strong> and Raad Hashim<\/a> (Post Impact: 36%)<\/strong> reported that Al-Nasrawi justified the action by stating that displaying such images constituted a forbidden political manifestation, and they noted he faced a media campaign from “resistance axis” websites. Supporters praised Al-Nasrawi’s decision as a defense of Iraqi sovereignty, with accounts like Ghaith Al-Tamimi<\/a> (Post Impact: 41%)<\/strong> asking, “When will these people understand that Iraq is not Iran?”<\/em> and expressing solidarity with the armed forces. Conversely, pro-Iranian accounts and politicians strongly condemned the act. Shaho Al-Qaradaghi<\/a> (Post Impact: 82%)<\/strong> shared images of a parliament member protesting the removal by holding up a picture of Khamenei and an inverted Iraqi flag inside the parliament, questioning if this was the job of MPs. Following the backlash, several accounts, including Ali Farhan<\/a> (Post Impact: 26%)<\/strong> and Ahmad Al-Thawaq<\/a> (Post Impact: 27%)<\/strong>, reported that the photos were reinstalled later.<\/p>\n A significant number of posts focused on military strikes carried out by Houthi forces against targets in Saudi Arabia. Sufian Al-Samarrai<\/a> (Post Impact: 97%)<\/strong> posted a video allegedly showing airstrikes by the Saudi-led coalition on Houthi positions in Sanaa, referring to them as “tails of Khamenei.”<\/em> In contrast, accounts supporting the Houthis celebrated the attacks. Dr. Hussein Al-Safi<\/a> (Post Impact: 59%)<\/strong> posted with the headline “Sad News,”<\/em> sarcastically stating that the “Yemeni army is burning Saudi Arabia” and that fires were still burning in Yanbu and Jizan. Similarly, Haydar<\/a> (Post Impact: 39%)<\/strong> described the attacks on Aramco facilities in Jizan and the King Khalid Air Base as a “major response” to Saudi targeting of Yemen’s Hodeidah port.<\/p>\n The visit of Kuwait’s Interior Minister to Basra garnered attention, particularly his statements calling for improved relations. Shaho Al-Qaradaghi<\/a> (Post Impact: 71%)<\/strong> and Ghaith Al-Tamimi<\/a> (Post Impact: 15%)<\/strong> highlighted the minister’s message to Iraqis: “We must forget the past and focus on the future, and good things are coming for Kuwait and Iraq.”<\/em> The visit also featured praise for Basra’s Governor, Asaad Al-Eidani, with Haydar<\/a> (Post Impact: 44%)<\/strong> quoting the Kuwaiti minister as saying his relationship with Al-Eidani is “stronger than friendship, it’s a brotherhood.” However, in another post, Haydar<\/a> (Post Impact: 34%)<\/strong> criticized Al-Eidani for receiving the Kuwaiti delegation less than a month after the killing of a Basrawi fisherman, noting a lack of “real action” from the Iraqi government on the matter.<\/p>\n High-profile Iraqi political figures expressed their condolences following a tragic traffic accident in Syria that resulted in the deaths of several people, including members of the Ministry of Interior. Raghad Saddam Hussein<\/a> (Post Impact: 90%)<\/strong> conveyed her “deepest solidarity with our brothers in #Syria” and offered her condolences to the families of the victims, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. Similarly, the President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani<\/a> (Post Impact: 57%)<\/strong>, stated that he received the news “with great sadness and sorrow” and expressed his “sincere condolences and sympathy to the families and relatives of the victims and to the Syrian government.”<\/p>\n A post by Abu Maryam<\/a> (Post Impact: 96%)<\/strong> drew significant attention by questioning the nature of a visit by Amtar Al-Mayahi and her husband to the Shalamcheh border crossing. The post described the couple, dressed casually in a “dishdasha and sandals,” being received with official protocol by senior officers. The tweet highlighted public ridicule and questioning over the official capacity in which the couple was allowed to inspect the port and receive such a high-level reception, with people sarcastically asking, “In what official capacity were they allowed to inspect the port and be received at this level?”<\/em><\/p>\n A widely shared post by Raad Hashim<\/a> (Post Impact: 73%)<\/strong>, citing a report from “Lebanon Al-Hurr,” claimed that Iran issued urgent orders for the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) to withdraw their fighters from southern Lebanon. According to the post, Tehran’s decision is part of a “rearrangement of cards,” driven by fears of declining influence and potential escalation in Iraq. The report suggests Iran considers the PMF its “strongest and primary card” and does not want to risk losing ground in the Iraqi arena. It also adds that Iranian assessments view the southern Lebanon front as “militarily lost,” making continued fighting there a “useless attrition.”<\/p>\n Discussions about broader regional tensions involving Iran were prominent. Sufian Al-Samarrai<\/a> (Post Impact: 64%)<\/strong> mocked the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) for deploying members with Kalashnikovs on the coast of the Strait of Hormuz, supposedly waiting for an American landing. He commented, “I swear to the Lord of the heavens, there is nothing more stupid than the Iranian regime.”<\/em> Separately, Najah Mohammed Ali<\/a> (Post Impact: 19%)<\/strong> quoted IRGC spokesman Brigadier General Hussein Mohibi explaining that the IRGC targeted an Amazon facility in Bahrain because it is “used to support American military intelligence.” The narrative of potential conflict was also fueled by a post from Abu Maryam<\/a> (Post Impact: 20%)<\/strong>, citing American media, which stated that a “comprehensive attack on Iran planned for last night has been postponed indefinitely.”<\/p>\n Beyond the specific incident in Karbala, a broader conversation about Iranian influence versus Iraqi national and Arab identity took place. Sheikh Thair Al-Bayati<\/a> (Post Impact: 54%)<\/strong> directly addressed the “Arabs among the Shiites of Iraq,” questioning why they would defend the Iranian regime when some Iranians allegedly insult them. He asserted, “Iraqi dignity is preserved in Iraq, not borrowed from Iran, and Iraq’s sovereignty is not imported from Tehran.”<\/em> Shaho Al-Qaradaghi<\/a> (Post Impact: 44%)<\/strong> shared a quote from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who reportedly expressed surprise at being welcomed in Iraq with chants of “Ali is with you, O hero,” only to be cursed in Iran. These posts reflect a narrative critical of external loyalties and emphasize a distinct Iraqi identity.<\/p>\n Several political and religious figures, as well as social media users, commented on the “Islamic Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.” Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani<\/a> (Post Impact: 33%)<\/strong> and cleric Ammar Al-Hakim<\/a> (Post Impact: 45%)<\/strong> issued statements affirming their commitment to protecting women’s rights and dignity. However, the topic was met with some skepticism and cynicism. Rusly Al-Maliki<\/a> (Post Impact: 63%)<\/strong> questioned the sudden focus on the issue, sarcastically asking, “Why is everyone talking about women’s rights today? Are they afraid the state wants to sell their gold?!”<\/em> Sheikh Thair Al-Bayati<\/a> (Post Impact: 17%)<\/strong> mocked the government’s focus on the issue, implying it was a distraction from more critical failures like corruption, lack of services, and uncontrolled weapons.<\/p>\n Domestic political issues also trended, focusing on governance and alleged demographic shifts. Zaidon Samir<\/a> (Post Impact: 29%)<\/strong> raised alarms about what he called “systematic demographic change” in Jurf al-Sakhr. He claimed that administrative changes, such as creating a new sub-district named “Sura” and annexing territories from Jurf al-Sakhr, are designed to erase the area’s original administrative identity, making it difficult for displaced residents to return. Meanwhile, Dr. Zaid Abdulwahab Al-Adhamy<\/a> (Post Impact: 19%)<\/strong> criticized the Iraqi Parliament for rapidly completing the first reading of final account laws for the years 2012-2015, which cover a total of $468 billion, in just 47 minutes. He described the process as “boil down” and questioned where the money went and its impact on citizens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Based on an analysis of 367 X \/ Twitter posts conducted by Miqrab AI, the most prominent conversations in Iraq on July 25, 2026, centered on internal sovereignty and regional conflicts. 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Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia<\/h2>\n
3. Kuwaiti Interior Minister Visits Basra<\/h2>\n
4. Condolences for a Fatal Traffic Accident in Syria<\/h2>\n
5. Amtar Al-Mayahi’s Unofficial Visit to Border Crossing Criticized<\/h2>\n
6. Iran Reportedly Orders PMF to Withdraw from Lebanon<\/h2>\n
7. Regional Tensions and Iranian Military Posturing<\/h2>\n
8. Debates on Iraqi Identity and Iranian Influence<\/h2>\n
9. Discussion on Violence Against Women<\/h2>\n
10. Domestic Politics: Jurf al-Sakhr and Parliamentary Actions<\/h2>\n