Based on Miqrab AI’s analysis of 409 X \/ Twitter posts trending in Iraq on November 24, 2025, the digital conversation was dominated by regional security events, domestic political maneuvering, and sectarian discourse. The most prominent narrative centered on the assassination of a senior Hezbollah commander, with users debating Israeli intelligence capabilities and the future of the “axis of resistance.” Domestically, discussions revolved around allegations of corruption and missing government funds, land seizures by armed factions like Saraya al-Salam and the PMF, and the formation of a new Sunni political council widely seen as influenced by Turkey. Other key themes included contentious historical comparisons between Saddam Hussein and Bashar al-Assad, commemorations for the martyrdom of Fatima al-Zahra, and specific accusations of electoral fraud involving a sitting member of parliament.<\/p>\n
Multiple accounts discussed the assassination of Haytham al-Tabtaba’i, described as the Chief of Staff of Lebanon’s Hezbollah. Aayad Al Twfan<\/a> (Post Impact: 46%<\/strong>) provided a detailed account, stating that Tabtaba’i was killed shortly after entering Lebanon from Egypt with a forged passport, suggesting that Israel’s Mossad had been tracking him for a year. The account expressed skepticism about victory over Israel, claiming many within the resistance are “spies, agents, and traitors.”<\/em> Rusly Al-Maliki<\/a> (Post Impact: 13%<\/strong>) shared a video of what he called a “prophecy” of the killing by another user. Omar Abd al-Sattar Mahmud<\/a> (Post Impact: 10%<\/strong>) noted that Tabtaba’i’s deputy, Qasim Barjawi, was also killed in the attack. Rafid Jaboori<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%<\/strong>) described the killing as an Israeli strike that “ends one phase”<\/em> and prompts an Iranian threat of a “new phase.”<\/em><\/p>\n A heated debate emerged comparing former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Dr. Hussein al-Safi<\/a> (Post Impact: 55%<\/strong>) criticized what he called the “nation of hypocrisy”<\/em> for hating Assad while loving Saddam, arguing both were dictators who killed their own people. He pointed out the hypocrisy of hating Assad for killing 500,000 Syrians but loving Saddam for killing a million Iraqis, and hating Assad for using barrel bombs while loving Saddam for using chemical weapons. In a contrasting post, Rusly Al-Maliki<\/a> (Post Impact: 22%<\/strong>) referenced the Iran-Iraq war by quoting Iranian figure Amir Mousavi, who claimed Saddam destroyed Iran in the first three days of the war. Al-Maliki then questioned Iran’s ability to withstand a war with America and its allies if it could not withstand Iraq.<\/p>\n The issue of government corruption and missing funds gained significant attention, particularly after statements from the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs. Haidar al-Hamdani<\/a> (Post Impact: 20%<\/strong>) announced he was offering a “huge financial reward”<\/em> for anyone who could find funds that had been stolen from the government treasury. Ahmad Abdulsada<\/a> (Post Impact: 5%<\/strong>) commented on Minister Ahmed al-Asadi’s “shocking” announcement that 2.5 trillion dinars were missing from the Social Welfare Fund, questioning the timing of the revelation and holding all leaders of the Coordination Framework responsible. Yasser Eljuboori<\/a> (Post Impact: 5%<\/strong>) also highlighted the missing 2.5 trillion dinars as part of a list of government failures under the caretaker government.<\/p>\n The actions of Saraya al-Salam, a paramilitary group associated with Muqtada al-Sadr, were a topic of concern. Rusly Al-Maliki<\/a> (Post Impact: 17%<\/strong>) reported on a “noisy security friction” in the Mansour district, where a group from Saraya al-Salam allegedly seized a 4,700-square-meter plot of land without any ownership documents, leading to a clash that ended with the withdrawal of security forces. In a separate incident, Wasan al-Shaikhli<\/a> (Post Impact: 10%<\/strong>) posted a video allegedly showing members of Saraya al-Salam forcing a university professor to apologize for a Facebook comment critical of the “boycott policy.” Shaho al-Qaradaghi<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%<\/strong>) commented on the video, questioning this treatment of critics by those who claim to have saved the people from Saddam’s dictatorship.<\/p>\n The announcement of a new “National Political Council” by several Sunni political leaders sparked commentary about foreign influence. Emad Al Musafir<\/a> (Post Impact: 14%<\/strong>) criticized the Sunni leaders, stating, “You are the last people who have the right to talk about dependency and foreign interventions,”<\/em> while sharing a photo of them with a figure identified as the deputy head of Turkish intelligence. Similarly, Haidar<\/a> (Post Impact: 5%<\/strong>) directly linked the council’s formation to the Turkish official’s visit, describing it as evidence of “growing Turkish influence.” Issam Hussein<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%<\/strong>) analyzed the leaders’ press conference, noting that Mohammed al-Halbousi appeared unusually tense, suggesting the council was formed under external pressure rather than a genuine desire for unity.<\/p>\n Several prominent figures and pages commemorated the martyrdom of Fatima al-Zahra, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad. Ammar Al-Hakim<\/a> (Post Impact: 14%<\/strong>), leader of the National Wisdom Movement, described her as a “symbol of conscious, peaceful defense of the project of truth with clarity and courage.”<\/em> Dr. Hussein al-Safi<\/a> (Post Impact: 12%<\/strong>) posted a call to mourning for the “mistress of the women of the worlds”<\/em> and mother of Hassan and Hussein. Wesam Aziz<\/a> (Post Impact: 9%<\/strong>) shared a video of military action, stating, “This is how we used to mourn Zahra in our own way in the resistance, to discipline the descendants of the Saqifah gang.”<\/em><\/p>\n Following reports about Saraya al-Salam, separate accusations emerged regarding land seizure by the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in Baghdad’s Jadriya area. Steven Nabil<\/a> (Post Impact: 9%<\/strong>) analyzed an official statement from the Ministry of Construction and Housing, concluding that the PMF’s engineering department had seized a large plot of land in a vital area without the ministry’s consent. Rusly Al-Maliki<\/a> (Post Impact: 9%<\/strong>) expressed frustration, stating the Ministry of Housing claimed ignorance of the seizure and that the PMF was acting on its own. He sarcastically commented, “A stall at a bazaar is more organized than this state.”<\/em> Yasser Eljuboori<\/a> (Post Impact: 4%<\/strong>) echoed this sentiment, suggesting that now anyone who likes a piece of land can just come and take it.<\/p>\n A story circulated alleging a large-scale electoral fraud scheme orchestrated by a Member of Parliament. Dr. Qusay Shafiq<\/a> (Post Impact: 9%<\/strong>) detailed accusations against MP Mohannad al-Khazraji, claiming he defrauded 1,500 young men by creating a “fake” PMF brigade. The men were allegedly promised jobs but were first required to provide their voter cards and gather 10 more cards each, which were then used to elect al-Khazraji. Yasser Eljuboori<\/a> (Post Impact: 5%<\/strong>) commented on the story, calling it a “circus”<\/em> after the victims filed a complaint when they realized they had not been appointed. Raad Hashim<\/a> (Post Impact: 4%<\/strong>) shared a clip from a television program where victims of the alleged fraud spoke out.<\/p>\n A debate arose over which political component should lead the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the next government. Ali Wajeeh<\/a> (Post Impact: 11%<\/strong>) argued it was imperative for a leader from the Coordination Framework to take the position, stating that the world’s shift from Islamophobia to “Shiaphobia”<\/em> requires a “strategic Shiite mind to speak to the world.”<\/em> However, Ahmad Abdulsada<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%<\/strong>) fiercely attacked Wajeeh’s post, calling it “paid for”<\/em> and part of an internal campaign within the Hikma Movement, led by Fadi al-Shammari, to secure the ministry. He accused Wajeeh of being a “mercenary” promoting party agendas under the guise of “Shiite interest.”<\/p>\n A directive from Sadrist leader Muqtada al-Sadr to revive the religious seminary (Hawza) in Samarra was a key topic. Haidar<\/a> (Post Impact: 5%<\/strong>) reported the news, noting that the directive includes holding lessons and paying salaries to students to “spread the religion and creed correctly according to the approach of the martyr al-Sadr,”<\/em> while emphasizing the centrality of the Najaf Hawza. In a different framing of the same event, Suhair Al_jumaili<\/a> (Post Impact: 5%<\/strong>) presented the move as “Sadr announces the establishment of a Shiite hawza in a Sunni province,”<\/em> highlighting the sectarian context of the city of Samarra.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Based on Miqrab AI’s analysis of 409 X \/ Twitter posts trending in Iraq on November 24, 2025, the digital conversation was dominated by regional security events, domestic political maneuvering, and sectarian discourse. 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Debate Over Saddam Hussein and Bashar al-Assad<\/h2>\n
3. Allegations of Missing Government Funds and Corruption<\/h2>\n
4. Saraya al-Salam Actions in Baghdad<\/h2>\n
5. Formation of Sunni “National Political Council” Amid Accusations of Turkish Influence<\/h2>\n
6. Commemoration of Fatima al-Zahra’s Martyrdom<\/h2>\n
7. Allegations of PMF Land Seizure in Jadriya<\/h2>\n
8. Allegations of Election Fraud Involving a “Fake” PMF Brigade<\/h2>\n
9. Calls for a Shiite-Led Foreign Ministry Spark Controversy<\/h2>\n
10. Muqtada al-Sadr Directs the Revival of the Samarra Hawza<\/h2>\n