Based on an analysis of 523 Facebook posts trending on November 4, 2025, Miqrab AI identified several key narratives on Facebook in Iraq. The most dominant conversation centered on the upcoming elections, specifically the call by influential cleric Muqtada al-Sadr for his followers to boycott, sparking a debate about participation. Another significant topic was the noticeable rise in the water level of the Tigris River, leading to speculation about its cause, with some pages attributing it to releases from dams while others remained skeptical. Government announcements, including a holiday for election day and claims of achieving self-sufficiency in gasoline production, also generated considerable discussion and scrutiny. Finally, rumors about cuts to the allowances of security forces circulated widely before being officially denied, while the death of former US Vice President Dick Cheney prompted reflections on his role in the 2003 invasion of Iraq.<\/p>\n
The most impactful story of the day revolved around the influential cleric Muqtada al-Sadr’s call for his followers to boycott the upcoming elections. The Private Office of His Eminence Muqtada al-Sadr<\/a> (Post Impact: 25%)<\/strong> published a signed statement with the hashtag #\u0645\u0642\u0627\u0637\u0639\u0648\u0646 (#Boycotters) and a Quranic verse: “He said, ‘My Lord, for the favor You have bestowed upon me, I will never be an assistant to the criminals.'”<\/em> This message was widely amplified by Sadr-affiliated pages like The Leader’s Minister<\/a> (Post Impact: 100%)<\/strong> and Saraya al-Salam – Central Media Directorate<\/a> (Post Impact: 3%)<\/strong>. The call prompted reactions from other pages, with Wikileaks Iraq<\/a> (Post Impact: 23%)<\/strong> reporting that media outlets affiliated with armed factions were labeling election boycotters as “partners of the Americans.”<\/em><\/p>\n A significant rise in the water level of the Tigris River in Baghdad captured public attention, leading to widespread discussion and speculation. Set Ashwaq Om al-Qanounia<\/a> (Post Impact: 32%)<\/strong> shared a photo of the higher water level, humorously questioning if Turkey had moved closer to Baghdad and suggesting the cause was either a release from Turkey or the Mosul Dam. In contrast, Iraq Telescope<\/a> (Post Impact: 13%)<\/strong> contradicted these rumors by posting satellite images from the European Space Agency’s Copernicus service, stating they “do not show any gate openings of the Turkish Ilisu Dam.”<\/em> Other pages like World’s Anecdotes Through Iraqi Eyes<\/a> (Post Impact: 11%)<\/strong> used the opportunity to list several river tributaries that it claims were cut off by Turkey and Iran, contributing to Iraq’s water crisis.<\/p>\n With elections approaching, political figures and candidates ramped up their online campaigns, sharing videos and messages to attract voters. Actor and candidate Aziz Nasser<\/a> (Post Impact: 39%)<\/strong> posted a video showing his interactions with supporters, thanking them for their trust and stating, “We remain on the covenant.”<\/em> In another post, he promised supporters, “We will not let you down”<\/em> (Aziz Nasser<\/a> (Post Impact: 15%)<\/strong>). The official page of former Prime Minister Ayad Allawi<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong> promoted his daughter, Sara Ayad Allawi, as a candidate who represents a symbol of sincere national work for Iraq.<\/p>\n Facebook pages widely reported the government’s decision to declare a public holiday for the upcoming elections. Haider Khalaf Ghazi<\/a> (Post Impact: 27%)<\/strong> announced that the government was suspending official working hours in Iraqi schools. The Clean Brotherhood<\/a> (Post Impact: 9%)<\/strong> specified that the Council of Ministers had decided to make next Tuesday, the day of polling, an official holiday. Iraqis Only<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%)<\/strong> also confirmed the news, stating the holiday would be on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.<\/p>\n Member of Parliament Mustafa Sanad<\/a> (Post Impact: 18%)<\/strong> cast doubt on the government’s claims of achieving self-sufficiency in gasoline production. He detailed that Iraq consumes 34,000 cubic meters of gasoline daily but only produces 27,000, resulting in a daily deficit of 7,000 cubic meters. He added that the current strategic reserve is only 215,000 cubic meters, just above the critical level of 200,000, which would last only twenty days without imports. He ended his post sarcastically regarding self-sufficiency, saying, “O Allah, I am fasting and want to get through the elections.”<\/em> In a similar vein, journalist Muna Sami<\/a> (Post Impact: 4%)<\/strong> compared Prime Minister al-Sudani’s announcement on exporting gasoline to a past statement by Hussain al-Shahristani about exporting electricity.<\/p>\n The popular satirical program albasheer show<\/a> (Post Impact: 12%)<\/strong> continued to engage its audience with critical and humorous commentary on Iraqi politicians and events. In one popular reel, the show asked viewers to identify a political figure, mockingly asking, “Who is this creature? I’ve seen him before!”<\/em> In another post, the page questioned why a politician named “Abu Turab” immediately bows whenever he sees a camera (albasheer show<\/a> (Post Impact: 11%)<\/strong>). A third reel sarcastically celebrated a politician nicknamed “Taha Donatello” for supposedly fixing the sewage system, telling citizens to “Rejoice, O citizen!”<\/em> (albasheer show<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%)<\/strong>).<\/p>\n The death of former US Vice President Dick Cheney, reported as an architect of the 2003 US invasion of Iraq, was a topic of discussion. The Clean Brotherhood<\/a> (Post Impact: 10%)<\/strong> announced his death, citing CNN’s reporting that he was the engineer of the invasion based on false assumptions. Ahmed AlHamdani<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%)<\/strong> described Cheney’s main achievement as having “handed Iraq to Iran on a golden platter and created chaos and the emergence of the resistance axis.”<\/em><\/p>\n Conflicting reports circulated regarding the risk allowance for members of the security forces. Hukm al-Awamel<\/a> (Post Impact: 4%)<\/strong> claimed that the Minister of Finance, on the Prime Minister’s orders, decided to cut the 500,000 dinar temporary risk allowance starting next month. However, this was strongly refuted by pro-security pages. Maher Mouhi::Voice of the Nation’s Protectors<\/a> (Post Impact: 10%)<\/strong> stated the news was “baseless and non-existent,”<\/em> declaring that the salaries of the armed forces are a “red line.”<\/em> The denial was echoed by Support of Iraqi Security Forces<\/a> (Post Impact: 3%)<\/strong>, which confirmed that the Ministry of Finance denied the news and that allowance payments would continue unchanged.<\/p>\n The official Facebook page of Prime Minister Mohamed Shia Al Sudani highlighted his recent activities, focusing on infrastructure development and tribal engagement. Engineer Mohamed Shia Al Sudani<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%)<\/strong> announced the launch of three major projects in Salah al-Din province, including a 1.096 trillion dinar infrastructure project for Samarra as part of its designation as the “Capital of Iraqi Islamic Civilization.” The same page also reported on the Prime Minister’s attendance at a tribal conference for the Kinana tribe in Baghdad (Engineer Mohamed Shia Al Sudani<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%)<\/strong>), where he emphasized the need for unity to support the country’s reconstruction.<\/p>\n A new directive requiring security personnel to obtain security approval before marriage was reported by several pages. Support of Iraqi Security Forces<\/a> (Post Impact: 5%)<\/strong> stated that, by order of the army commander, the Military Intelligence directorate has made security approval a condition for the marriage of officers, affiliates, and employees. The news was also shared by the page From Baghdad<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%)<\/strong>, confirming that the new rule applies to all officers, associates, and staff within the security apparatus.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Based on an analysis of 523 Facebook posts trending on November 4, 2025, Miqrab AI identified several key narratives on Facebook in Iraq. The most dominant conversation centered on the upcoming elections, specifically the call by influential cleric Muqtada al-Sadr for his followers to boycott, sparking a debate about participation. 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Speculation Over Rising Tigris River Water Levels<\/h2>\n
3. Political Figures Intensify Campaigning Ahead of Elections<\/h2>\n
4. Government Announces Public Holiday for Election Day<\/h2>\n
5. MP Questions Government Claims of Gasoline Self-Sufficiency<\/h2>\n
6. Albasheer Show Offers Satirical Takes on Iraqi Politics<\/h2>\n
7. Death of Dick Cheney Stirs Memories of Iraq War<\/h2>\n
8. Rumors of Cutting Security Forces’ Allowances Denied<\/h2>\n
9. PM Al-Sudani Launches Projects and Meets Tribal Leaders<\/h2>\n
10. New Marriage Rule for Security Personnel Requires Security Clearance<\/h2>\n