Based on an analysis of (537) Facebook posts trending on November 5, 2025, Miqrab AI found that the social media landscape in Iraq is dominated by political tensions, allegations of abuse of power, and pre-election maneuvering. The most engaged-with story concerns an alleged tribal raid on the office of journalist Haider Al-Hamdani following a government decision against him. Other prominent narratives include harassment of citizens by an official’s security detail, statements from political leaders like Nouri Al-Maliki and Prime Minister Al-Sudani, and directives from Moqtada Al-Sadr regarding the elections. Concurrently, positive national news about the Iraqi Air Force’s capabilities and charitable initiatives also garnered significant attention.<\/p>\n
The highest-engagement story centers on journalist Haider Al-Hamdani, who reported that his office was stormed in a tribal raid (a “\u062f\u06af\u0629 \u0639\u0634\u0627\u0626\u0631\u064a\u0629”). According to Haider Alhamdani<\/a> (Post Impact: 100%)<\/strong>, this happened after a “shocking government decision” to administratively punish him. Other pages, like Ammar Al-Halfi<\/a> (Post Impact: 11%)<\/strong> and La Manaa with Dr. Qusay Shafiq<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%)<\/strong>, clarified that the government’s decision was to terminate his five-year leave and order his immediate return to his position at the Ministry of Education. The incident is framed by Al-Hamdani’s page as “a dangerous precedent of exploiting influence and power.”<\/em><\/p>\n A video circulating on multiple pages shows security personnel allegedly belonging to the protection detail of the Speaker of Parliament, Mahmoud al-Mashhadani, aggressively confronting a family in a car. Yalla<\/a> (Post Impact: 22%)<\/strong> reports that the family, located in Baghdad’s Al-Jami’a neighborhood, was subjected to insults and threats, with one officer reportedly telling the head of the family, “I’ll kill you, you’ll die.”<\/em> The post by Ahmed Al-Washah<\/a> (Post Impact: 3%)<\/strong> strongly condemned the incident, describing the government officials as a “group of thieves and agents”<\/em> and asserting that the streets belong to the people. Baghdad<\/a> (Post Impact: 3%)<\/strong> also shared the video, noting the altercation occurred between a citizen and a “responsible official’s” guards without specifying the cause.<\/p>\n Former Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki is featured in several posts discussing his political ambitions and plans. The page Al-Khawa Al-Nadhifa<\/a> (Post Impact: 32%)<\/strong> highlights his statement that “it is a delusion to believe that obtaining the premiership is linked to the number of seats.”<\/em> Meanwhile, Khabar Ajel<\/a> (Post Impact: 14%)<\/strong> reports on Al-Maliki’s promise that if he were to become Prime Minister, his first act would be to form committees to prosecute anyone suspected of corruption or negligence. Another page, Iraqi Media Center<\/a> (Post Impact: 4%)<\/strong>, quoted him saying that Iraq has significant financial capabilities and that no citizen should be without housing.<\/p>\n Several pages celebrated a significant military achievement for the Iraqi Air Force. According to Al-Khawa Al-Nadhifa<\/a> (Post Impact: 16%)<\/strong> and Support for Iraqi Security Forces<\/a> (Post Impact: 12%)<\/strong>, the air force obtained full certification to independently conduct airstrikes with 100% accuracy using F-16 and AC-208 aircraft. This milestone was reached after an eight-week training program with the Combined Joint Task Force \u2013 Operation Inherent Resolve, the US-led coalition. Steven Nabil<\/a> (Post Impact: 3%)<\/strong> also congratulated the Iraqi forces on this “important achievement.”<\/p>\n Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani’s official Facebook page and his supporters are circulating his recent statements criticizing his political opponents. On his page, Engineer Mohamed Shia Al Sudani<\/a> (Post Impact: 21%)<\/strong>, he stated, “Those who are used to chanting against achievement do not know the meaning of work, and those who talk about corruption created it with their failed policies.”<\/em> He added that his government does not have time to listen to “noise and lies.” Similarly, The Government Palace<\/a> (Post Impact: 3%)<\/strong> shared the same quote. The Prime Minister’s page also posted calls for wide participation in the upcoming elections, framing it as a battle between those who want to build the state and those who want to obstruct it.<\/p>\n The official office of Muqtada Al-Sadr shared several directives related to the upcoming elections and his followers’ stance. In one post, The Private Office of His Eminence Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr<\/a> (Post Impact: 14%)<\/strong> relayed Al-Sadr’s warning to candidates, stating, “I ask you not to exploit our name, the Al-Sadr family, and our positions for electoral propaganda.”<\/em> He also cautioned that those using photos of the Al-Sadr family could face legal accountability. The same post conveyed his greetings to those boycotting the elections, particularly in the Al-Zafaraniyah and Amara areas, saying, “Peace be upon the boycotters.”<\/em><\/p>\n A highly engaged post by journalist Mohammed Jabbar reports on a key demand from the United States to the Iraqi government. The video on Mohammed Jabbar<\/a>‘s page (Post Impact: 61%)<\/strong> presents the story under the headline “Washington responds to Al-Sudani: Dismantle the factions first.” This suggests that the US administration has made the dissolution of armed militias a precondition for further cooperation or negotiations with Prime Minister Al-Sudani’s government, linking it to the broader issue of state sovereignty and control over armed groups in Iraq.<\/p>\n Humanitarian activist Hisham Al-Dhahabi shared a widely praised charitable initiative in southern Iraq. In a video post on his page Hisham Al-Dhahabi<\/a> (Post Impact: 80%)<\/strong>, he documented the distribution of 200 bicycles and helmets to students in the Al-Chibayish district of Nasiriyah. The act is presented as a way to support the education and well-being of children in the region, drawing significant positive reactions from his followers who view him as a symbol of hope and generosity in Iraq.<\/p>\n A campaign to boycott Turkish products is gaining traction on several Iraqi Facebook pages, linking the issue directly to the ongoing water dispute between the two countries. The page Ardha<\/a> (Post Impact: 10%)<\/strong> posted a strong call to action, stating, “Every merchant who does not boycott is a partner in cutting off water from his country and is accountable before God.”<\/em> The page urged followers to expose any merchant promoting Turkish goods. In a related video, the same page criticized what appeared to be a public event, commenting, “No, it’s clear you will serve the people,”<\/em> and included the hashtag calling for a boycott.<\/p>\n A celestial event captured the attention of many Iraqis, with pages sharing images and information about the year’s largest supermoon. Telescope Iraq<\/a> (Post Impact: 11%)<\/strong> announced that the giant moon would illuminate Iraq’s sky, appearing brighter, bigger, and closer than usual. The page explained that the event would begin right after sunset with the moon rising from the eastern horizon. The page The Government Palace<\/a> (Post Impact: 3%)<\/strong> also marked the occasion, posting an image of the supermoon and expressing hope that its light would signal a new era of goodness and security for the Iraqi people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Based on an analysis of (537) Facebook posts trending on November 5, 2025, Miqrab AI found that the social media landscape in Iraq is dominated by political tensions, allegations of abuse of power, and pre-election maneuvering. 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Speaker’s Guards Accused of Harassing a Family<\/h2>\n
3. Nouri Al-Maliki Makes Pre-Election Pledges<\/h2>\n
4. Iraqi Air Force Achieves Independent Strike Certification<\/h2>\n
5. PM Al-Sudani Condemns Critics and Urges Voting<\/h2>\n
6. Muqtada Al-Sadr Issues Directives on Elections<\/h2>\n
7. Washington Demands Iraq Dismantle Factions<\/h2>\n
8. Hisham Al-Dhahabi Distributes Bicycles in Nasiriyah<\/h2>\n
9. Calls to Boycott Turkish Products Amid Water Dispute<\/h2>\n
10. Iraqis Observe Year’s Largest Supermoon<\/h2>\n