An analysis of 435 X \/ Twitter posts trending in Iraq on November 19, 2025, conducted by Miqrab AI, reveals a strong focus on regional geopolitics, particularly the official visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the United States and his meeting with President Donald Trump. This event dominated conversations, with users highlighting the strengthening of the U.S.-Saudi strategic alliance, including a potential F-35 fighter jet deal, and its implications for the Middle East. Another significant narrative revolved around regional security, with intense discussion about Iraq’s construction of a concrete border wall with Syria and the simultaneous tour of southern Syria by high-level Israeli officials, which users contrasted with Syrian inaction. Domestically, trending topics included analysis of post-election political maneuvering for government formation, criticism of the performance and privileges of the political class, and discussions around the role of armed militias within the state.<\/p>\n
The visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) to the White House to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump was the most discussed topic. Accounts widely portrayed the visit as a major success for Saudi Arabia, signaling a new era of strategic partnership. Aayad Al Twfan<\/a> (Post Impact: 4%)<\/strong> celebrated the *”grand and distinguished reception”* and listed key outcomes, including securing F-35 fighter jets, a commitment to a two-state solution before normalization with Israel, and massive investments in the U.S. Al-Muwaten Anwar Al-Hamdani<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong> presented a television segment offering an *”amazing”* analysis of the dialogue between MBS and Trump, contrasting it with the Iraqi reality. Similarly, Steven Nabil<\/a> (Post Impact: 3%)<\/strong> reported on Trump’s declaration of Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally, which he says “strengthens the Saudi role in the region.” Accounts like ZaidBenjamin Zaid Benjamin<\/a> (Post Impact: 1%)<\/strong> shared a translated opinion piece from the New York Times detailing the Crown Prince’s political transformation and new priorities focused on domestic development over regional conflicts.<\/p>\n A detailed transcript of an interview with former Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani on Fox Business garnered significant attention, shared by ZaidBenjamin Zaid Benjamin<\/a> (Post Impact: 14%)<\/strong>. In the interview, Sheikh Hamad called the UN vote on President Trump’s Gaza peace plan a “good development” but stressed the immediate need to address the humanitarian crisis before long-term reconstruction. He stated that Hamas must ultimately relinquish power and disarm, but only after a clear and strong peace agreement is in place. Regarding Saudi-Israeli normalization, he reiterated the official Saudi position that it depends on a clear path to a two-state solution. He also discussed Iran, stating that after the U.S.-Israeli strikes on its nuclear program, it is now crucial to “extend a hand to them” and integrate Iran into the region’s economic prosperity, urging Gulf Cooperation Council countries to play a role in building trust. This was contrasted by accounts like Sufian Al-Samarrai<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%)<\/strong>, who sarcastically commented on Sheikh Hamad’s statements, accusing him of hypocrisy for having armed “Islamist gangs” and now calling for their disarmament.<\/p>\n The construction of a concrete security wall along the Iraq-Syria border sparked a heated debate. The account Haidar<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong> strongly defended the project, reminding followers of the 2014 ISIS invasion when militants crossed from Syria, which led to tens of thousands of Iraqi casualties and cost the country $100 billion. He emphasized that the idea for the wall dates back to 2018 and argued, *”Experience has proven that evil always comes from there.”* In another post, Haidar<\/a> (Post Impact: 15%)<\/strong> listed the walls built by Turkey, Iraq, and Israel, noting that only Lebanon has not secured its border with Syria. Essam Hussein<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%)<\/strong> also supported the wall, attacking critics whom he labeled *”the tails of al-Jolani in Iraq.”* He claimed their real agenda is to keep the border open for terrorists to re-enter Iraq and accused them of feigning patriotism while serving foreign agendas.<\/p>\n Multiple accounts reported on a tour of southern Syria conducted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other top defense and intelligence officials. Haidar<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%)<\/strong> shared the news from Netanyahu’s office, showing pictures of the visit. In subsequent posts, Haidar sarcastically contrasted the intense Syrian social media reaction to Iraq’s border wall with their relative silence on the Israeli leadership’s presence on their soil, suggesting Netanyahu felt emboldened by their distraction. Sufian Al-Samarrai<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%)<\/strong> also commented on the tour, mocking Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa as *”Jolani, the sewer rat of Qasioun,”* for his perceived inaction while *”the Lion of Zion, Abu Yair, mobilizes on the borders of Syria without fear.”*<\/p>\n The Middle East Peace and Security (MEPS) Forum held in Duhok was a significant topic, highlighted by the participation of key political figures from Kurdistan and Baghdad. Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani<\/a> (Post Impact: 9%)<\/strong> shared a video from the event with the message, *”Actions, not only words. Dialogue and progress.”* A video posted by the Kurdistan Regional Government<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%)<\/strong> account showed a warm meeting between Masrour Barzani and Mazloum Abdi, commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces. Mishan al-Jabouri<\/a> (Post Impact: 1%)<\/strong> posted a video of his arrival in Erbil alongside several Iraqi ministers en route to the forum. Meanwhile, Haidar<\/a> (Post Impact: 1%)<\/strong>, citing a Kurdish opposition source, noted that the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) invited leaders from the Shia Coordination Framework but not from rival Kurdish parties like the PUK, suggesting the KDP is prioritizing its alliance with Shia parties.<\/p>\n Following the parliamentary elections, social media commentary focused on analyzing the results and the subsequent political deal-making. Ahmed Abdulsada<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%)<\/strong> described Prime Minister Sudani’s return to the Shia Coordination Framework as a *”forced landing after soaring in a plane of dreams and illusions,”* arguing that Sudani failed in his ambition to create a dominant parliamentary bloc and must now rejoin the Framework to secure a share in the next government. Looking ahead, Dr. Qusay Shafiq<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%)<\/strong> reported that former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki did not attend the Duhok forum but plans to lead a Shia delegation to Erbil soon to negotiate government formation with the KDP. In a separate post, Essam Hussein<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%)<\/strong> strongly opposed any potential alliance with Sunni politician Khamis al-Khanjar, arguing that his inflammatory rhetoric was a key reason Shia voters turned out and that rewarding him with a government position would be a *”stab at the public’s trust.”*<\/p>\n A direct outcome of the Saudi Crown Prince’s visit to Washington was the U.S. commitment to address the conflict in Sudan. Multiple posts by ZaidBenjamin Zaid Benjamin<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%)<\/strong> relayed statements from President Trump, who announced he would “start ‘working’ to end the Sudan war” after MBS requested his help. Trump stated, *”His Royal Highness wants me to do something very impactful regarding Sudan,”* and later posted on Truth Social that he would work with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt to *”end these atrocities.”* Ghaith Al-Tamimi<\/a> (Post Impact: 1%)<\/strong> praised MBS for carrying the region’s concerns to the White House and thanked both leaders for taking on the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, which he attributed to an alliance between “underdeveloped military men and the Muslim Brotherhood organization.”<\/p>\n The influence of armed groups and foreign powers on Iraq’s sovereignty was a recurring theme. Rusly Al-Maliki<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%)<\/strong> argued that historically, the greatest danger to a state comes from local militias rather than foreign forces, citing examples from history and comparing the PMF in Iraq to the Janissaries of the Ottoman Empire. In line with this, Raad Hashim<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%)<\/strong> shared a quote from writer Fakhri Karim, who stated, *”Don’t believe in any country where there are weapons outside the state and you talk about ballot boxes and elections.”* Taking a more confrontational tone, Sheikh Thaer Al-Bayati<\/a> (Post Impact: 1%)<\/strong> posted a video message directly threatening the militias, labeling them as “terrorists” loyal to Iran and predicting their downfall, stating, *”You will leave our land, willingly or unwillingly… you will throw down your weapons.”*<\/p>\n There was sharp criticism directed at the Iraqi political class for its perceived failures and excessive privileges. Ali al-Khalidi – Ali al-Khalidi<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%)<\/strong> directly addressed members of parliament, asking, *”When will you reconsider your salaries, your allowances, your number of cars, and your number of bodyguards?”* He questioned why such privileges persist when politicians themselves claim the security situation has improved. Similarly, Yasser Eljuboori – Yasser Al-Jabouri<\/a> (Post Impact: 5%)<\/strong> expressed frustration with the ineffectiveness of Iraq’s “political civil society,” noting its inability to counter powerful blocs like Sadiqoun and Taqaddum. He concluded, *”We need to learn again, because mockery and wishful thinking won’t get you to the Green Zone.”*<\/p>\n The friendly reception of thousands of Emirati football fans in Basra for a match against Iraq was highlighted as a positive story of cross-cultural friendship and a sign of Iraq’s stability. Both Ali al-Khalidi – Ali al-Khalidi<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%)<\/strong> and Mustafa Al-Dulaimi<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%)<\/strong> shared videos of the fans and posted welcoming messages to the *”sons of Zayed,”* emphasizing that they were in their second home among family. Essam Hussein<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%)<\/strong> used the event to make a political point, arguing that the safe and festive visit of 5,000 fans was the *”biggest response to all smear campaigns”* and proved that Iraq is a secure country capable of hosting large international events, contrary to narratives of chaos and uncontrolled militias.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" An analysis of 435 X \/ Twitter posts trending in Iraq on November 19, 2025, conducted by Miqrab AI, reveals a strong focus on regional geopolitics, particularly the official visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the United States and his meeting with President Donald Trump. 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Former Qatari PM’s Interview on Gaza, Normalization, and Iran<\/h2>\n
3. Iraq’s Construction of a Concrete Border Wall with Syria<\/h2>\n
4. Israeli Leadership’s Tour of Southern Syria Amid Regional Tensions<\/h2>\n
5. MEPS Forum in Duhok Gathers Iraqi and Kurdish Leaders<\/h2>\n
6. Post-Election Analysis and Government Formation Maneuvers in Iraq<\/h2>\n
7. Saudi Arabia’s Role in Prompting US Intervention in Sudan<\/h2>\n
8. Debate on the Role of Militias and Foreign Influence in Iraq<\/h2>\n
9. Criticism of Iraqi Politicians’ Privileges and Performance<\/h2>\n
10. Welcoming Emirati Fans to Basra for Football Match<\/h2>\n