Based on Miqrab AI’s analysis of 483 Facebook posts trending on November 23, 2025, the dominant narratives in Iraq revolve around allegations of massive government corruption, political realignments, and intense social debates. The most prominent story concerns the disappearance of 2.5 trillion dinars from state funds, drawing comparisons to the “theft of the century” and sparking widespread criticism of the government’s financial management. Politically, the formation of a new “National Political Council” by winning Sunni parties marks a significant development. Social media discourse was also heavily focused on cultural conflicts, such as the cancellation of a concert in Basra following protests by religious figures, and controversies surrounding social media influencers. Concurrent discussions about deteriorating security, particularly the proliferation of weapons in tribal disputes in southern governorates, and praise for the harsh methods of former security commanders, highlight ongoing concerns about law and order.<\/p>\n
A major story gaining traction across multiple pages involves allegations of a new massive corruption case, with some calling it a “new theft of the century.” Pages like Mohammed jabbar mohammed jabbar<\/a> ((Post Impact: 68%)<\/strong>) reported on the disappearance of 2.5 trillion dinars. This was echoed by Ahmed Althawaq<\/a> ((Post Impact: 4%)<\/strong>), citing Minister of Labor Ahmed Al-Asadi’s statement that he was surprised to find the amount withdrawn from the Social Care Fund’s accounts. MP Mustafa Sanad<\/a> ((Post Impact: 29%)<\/strong>) used the news to launch a scathing critique of the current government’s financial management over three years, stating this is the year that “dented the bone” after previous years “melted the fat” and “ate the flesh” of the state’s finances. Commentators like Muna Sami<\/a> ((Post Impact: 9%)<\/strong>) speculated the funds may have been used to pay employee salaries, while the page Ardhah<\/a> ((Post Impact: 4%)<\/strong>) described the situation as the state being run “like an open safe, not a responsible government.”<\/em><\/p>\n Numerous pages reported on the cancellation of a concert for Iraqi artist Mohamed Abduljabbar in Basra. According to Al-Khawa Al-Nadifa<\/a> ((Post Impact: 30%)<\/strong>), the organizing company announced the cancellation following demonstrations by a number of religious sheikhs who rejected the event. The page Baghdad<\/a> ((Post Impact: 8%)<\/strong>) confirmed this, noting that the artist himself announced the cancellation on his Instagram story after the wave of protests led by clergymen. The decision sparked debate, with commentators like Dr. Ali Al-Qaisi<\/a> ((Post Impact: 5%)<\/strong>) sarcastically remarking that conservative elements had “triumphed.”<\/p>\n Following the recent elections, victorious Sunni political parties have announced the formation of the “National Political Council.” The page Al-Khawa Al-Nadifa<\/a> ((Post Impact: 21%)<\/strong>) reported on the announcement, noting the parties’ stated goal is to serve the interests of their constituency. A formal statement shared by Khamis Al-Khanjar<\/a> ((Post Impact: 5%)<\/strong>) revealed that the council includes the Taqaddum party, Azm party, Siyada Alliance, Hasm National Alliance, and Al-Jamahir party. The statement specifies the council was formed following an initiative by Sheikh Khamis al-Khanjar to act as a “unifying umbrella” to coordinate positions and decisions on major national issues. Al-Adhamiya News<\/a> ((Post Impact: 9%)<\/strong>) described the new entity as being engineered by the “architect of the Sunni house.”<\/p>\n A highly engaged video post from journalist Haider Al-Hamdani’s own page, Haider Al-Hamdani<\/a> ((Post Impact: 100%)<\/strong>), shows a physical altercation involving the media personality. The brief text accompanying the video states, “#Urgent A fistfight with journalist Haider Al-Hamdani after he was accused of stealing state funds!”<\/em> The post does not provide further details about the context, location, or the individuals involved in the fight, but its exceptionally high impact rate indicates significant user interest in the incident.<\/p>\n A notable trend across security-focused pages involves sharing videos that praise the tough, uncompromising methods of former police commanders in dealing with crime and tribal disputes. The page Support for Iraqi Security Forces<\/a> ((Post Impact: 23%)<\/strong>) highlighted the former Wasit police chief, Major General Muhammad Al-Fahd, showing a video where he arrested 145 people involved in a clan dispute and his approach to indiscriminate shooting. Similarly, Maher Mouhi::Voice of the Homeland’s Protectors<\/a> ((Post Impact: 23%)<\/strong>) posted a video of former Maysan operations commander Lafta al-Muhammadawi, stating that “the situation in Maysan requires”<\/em> his brand of leadership and praising how he dealt with outlaws and “proved his ability to impose control and restore security.”<\/em><\/p>\n A social media debate erupted around media personality Fatima Qidar and her daughter’s emotional reaction to a concert by the singer Al-Shami. Multiple pages, including Al-A’lami Qahtan Adnan<\/a> ((Post Impact: 15%)<\/strong>), reported on a “major attack from Iraqis” against both the singer and Qidar. The criticism stemmed from Qidar’s defense of her daughter crying at the concert. The page Maraya<\/a> ((Post Impact: 11%)<\/strong>) noted that Qidar was “upset because the Iraqi people are criticizing children crying over a singer.” In response to the backlash, Qidar doubled down, with pages like Ayoun Al-Iraq<\/a> ((Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong>) and Al-Iraqi Al-Aseel<\/a> ((Post Impact: 5%)<\/strong>) quoting her as saying that if Al-Shami holds another concert, she would take her daughter again to fulfill her dream.<\/p>\n Several pages highlighted issues of lawlessness and the proliferation of weapons in southern Iraq, particularly in Maysan province. The page Yalla<\/a> ((Post Impact: 4%)<\/strong>) reported on a deadly incident in the Al-Uzair district of Maysan where a man carrying a weapon at a funeral gathering accidentally discharged it, killing a school principal and another individual, leading to tribal tensions and the displacement of four families. Other pages, such as Al-Iraq<\/a> ((Post Impact: 4%)<\/strong>) and Khabar Ajel<\/a> ((Post Impact: 3%)<\/strong>), shared videos of a funeral procession in Maysan where all types of weapons, including light, medium, and even RPG launchers according to Rusly Al-Maliki<\/a> ((Post Impact: 3%)<\/strong>), were fired into the air.<\/p>\n The Israeli assassination of a high-ranking Hezbollah official in Beirut, Lebanon, was a significant story covered on Iraqi social media. Pages such as Al-Khaleej Al-Tactikia<\/a> ((Post Impact: 5%)<\/strong>) and Rusly Al-Maliki<\/a> ((Post Impact: 3%)<\/strong>) identified the target as Haytham al-Tabatabai, describing him as a top commander or the second-in-command in the organization. The page Al-Khaleej Al-Tactikia shared a video released by Israel of the strike and criticized the lack of security measures for Hezbollah commanders, noting this was the third assassination attempt on Tabatabai. Wikileaks Iraq<\/a> ((Post Impact: 9%)<\/strong>) pointed out that there were no solidarity statements from Iraqi factions regarding the incident.<\/p>\n Pro-government pages highlighted the progress of infrastructure projects in Baghdad. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani’s official page, Al-Mohandes Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani<\/a> ((Post Impact: 5%)<\/strong>), posted about a meeting he chaired to follow up on roads and bridges in the capital. The post detailed the completion of 14 projects to ease traffic congestion and plans to rehabilitate major roads like the Army Canal Road and Mohammed Al-Qasim Expressway. Similarly, the page Al-Qasr Al-Hukoumi<\/a> ((Post Impact: 6%)<\/strong>) announced the imminent start of rehabilitation work on the Army Canal tunnel near the Ministry of Transport, reinforcing the government’s focus on service delivery in the capital.<\/p>\n Following Labor Minister Ahmed Al-Asadi’s statement about 2.5 trillion dinars being withdrawn from the Social Care Fund without his knowledge, a public dispute with the Ministry of Finance unfolded on social media. The page Mohammed jabbar mohammed jabbar<\/a> ((Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong>) highlighted the “two contradictory statements” from the ministries of labor and finance. Mohammed Nasser Khalif<\/a> ((Post Impact: 3%)<\/strong>) detailed the Ministry of Finance’s response, which stated that the social care account has been open since 2015 and that the “flaw is due to errors in following up on the account by the Ministry of Labor.” This public disagreement adds another layer to the controversy surrounding the missing funds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Based on Miqrab AI’s analysis of 483 Facebook posts trending on November 23, 2025, the dominant narratives in Iraq revolve around allegations of massive government corruption, political realignments, and intense social debates. 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Religious Protests Lead to Concert Cancellation in Basra<\/h2>\n
3. Winning Sunni Parties Form a “National Political Council”<\/h2>\n
4. Journalist Haider Al-Hamdani in Physical Altercation<\/h2>\n
5. Pages Recall Former Police Chiefs’ Tough Security Measures<\/h2>\n
6. Influencer Fatima Qidar Criticized for Defending Daughter<\/h2>\n
7. Reports of Tribal Clashes and Heavy Weapons at Funerals<\/h2>\n
8. Iraqi Pages Cover Israeli Assassination of Hezbollah Official<\/h2>\n
9. PM Sudani’s Office Promotes Baghdad Infrastructure Projects<\/h2>\n
10. Ministries of Finance and Labor in Public Disagreement<\/h2>\n