Based on an analysis of 379 X \/ Twitter posts trending on November 26, 2025, Miqrab AI identified several key narratives circulating in Iraq. The most prominent story, citing American news outlet Axios, detailed a tense meeting between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and U.S. President Donald Trump, where the prince reportedly rejected pressure to normalize relations with Israel due to strong opposition from the Saudi public after the Gaza war. Domestically, significant attention was given to allegations of electoral fraud, particularly a “phantom military camp” in Babil province used to deceive young men into voting for certain candidates with false promises of employment. Other major themes included controversy surrounding “The Glass Room” charity initiative, which faced accusations of promoting inappropriate content and money laundering, as well as unconfirmed reports of Israeli military aircraft in Iraqi airspace, later contradicted by an official Iraqi statement. Discussions also covered critiques of government corruption, geopolitical shifts in the region, sectarian debates, and severe air pollution in Baghdad.<\/p>\n
The most engaged-with story reported on a tense meeting between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS). According to ZaidBenjamin Zaid Benjamin<\/a> (Post Impact: 100%)<\/strong>, citing a report from Axios, Trump strongly pushed for Saudi Arabia to join the Abraham Accords and normalize relations with Israel. However, MBS reportedly rejected the demand, explaining that following the Gaza war, “the Saudi society is not ready for this step now.”<\/em> The discussion was described as “difficult” and a “disappointment” for Trump. The report adds that MBS demanded an “irreversible, credible, and time-bound path” to a Palestinian state in exchange for any peace deal, a condition the Israeli government opposes. The account also noted that despite Trump’s public promise to sell Saudi Arabia the same advanced F-35 fighter jets as Israel, Secretary of State Marco Rubio later assured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the Saudis would receive a lower-spec version to maintain Israel’s qualitative military edge.<\/p>\n Multiple accounts circulated a story about a “phantom military camp” in Babil province, describing it as a major case of electoral fraud. Rusly Al-Maliki<\/a> (Post Impact: 56%)<\/strong> shared a video of young men in military-style training, claiming they were lured with promises of jobs in the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) to secure their votes, only to discover it was a scam. Ahmad Alwishah<\/a> (Post Impact: 20%)<\/strong> called it “the biggest fraud and extortion operation in Iraq’s history,”<\/em> accusing parliamentary members and candidates from armed factions of deceiving young men desperate for work. Hiba Alnnaayib<\/a> (Post Impact: 17%)<\/strong> posted a video of an enthusiastic participant, noting that he was exploited for votes and that the whole affair turned out to be “all lies.” Similar allegations of fraud were made by Dr. Qusay Shafiq<\/a> (Post Impact: 12%)<\/strong> regarding a candidate in Dhi Qar who allegedly deceived 3,000 young men with fake social welfare cards.<\/p>\n The “Glass Room” charity initiative, set up in Tahrir Square to raise funds, became a subject of intense debate and controversy. Some users defended the project, such as Haidar<\/a> (Post Impact: 28%)<\/strong>, who argued it was a legal and well-intentioned campaign that was unfairly “demonized” by rival celebrities and religious figures who view everything as a “Masonic conspiracy.” However, others heavily criticized it. _. suhair Al_jumaili<\/a> (Post Impact: 28%)<\/strong> shared a clip of poet Shahad Al-Shamri defending her presence there and lambasting her critics, framing the initiative as a platform for “degenerate content” and money laundering. Sheikh Mohammed Al-Basri<\/a> (Post Impact: 10%)<\/strong> claimed the project was more dangerous to society than a controversial concert, suggesting its goal was to “undermine the religious role of the holy shrines and scholars.” The initiative reportedly collected over 500 million Iraqi dinars before being shut down, as noted by Shaho Al-Qaradaghi<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Several accounts reported the presence of unidentified warplanes, suspected to be Israeli, flying over southern Iraq near the Iranian border. Rusly Al-Maliki<\/a> (Post Impact: 27%)<\/strong> stated that Israeli fighters entered Iraqi airspace, conducted simulated launch maneuvers near the Iranian border, and were supported by two U.S. Air Force KC-135 tanker aircraft. David Yassin<\/a> (Post Impact: 26%)<\/strong> claimed the operation was to “test strikes on new Iranian sites” and was carried out with the agreement of “international shadow rooms.” In contrast, Iraq’s Security Media Cell issued a clarification, shared by Security Media Cell<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong>, stating that the aircraft were Iraqi Air Force F-16s conducting a “tactical exercise to build capabilities and test full readiness.” The statement urged media to seek information from official sources.<\/p>\n Accounts expressed deep frustration with corruption and the failures of the Iraqi state. Othman Al-Mukhtar<\/a> (Post Impact: 41%)<\/strong> contrasted how the former regime under Saddam Hussein punished people for superstition and fraud with the current situation, where he says such behavior thrives due to the absence of an independent judiciary. In another post, Othman Al-Mukhtar<\/a> (Post Impact: 38%)<\/strong> shared a story about prison guards in Abu Ghraib confiscating warm clothes from an inmate, alleging that anything denied entry is stolen by staff, which he described as reflecting the depravity of the “dirtiest sectarian regime the planet has known.” A. D Ghalib Al-Da’ami<\/a> (Post Impact: 12%)<\/strong> wrote about the collapse of public trust in state institutions due to rampant fraud, such as the scam involving 1,500 citizens and a minister announcing the loss of 2.5 trillion Iraqi dinars without accountability.<\/p>\n Commentators analyzed what they see as a major shift in regional power dynamics. Rusly Al-Maliki<\/a> (Post Impact: 43%)<\/strong> posted a map illustrating his theory that Iran’s “Shia crescent” (Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon) has collapsed following the events of October 7, and is now being encircled by a “Sunni crescent” stretching from Turkey through Syria, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia. In a similar vein, Sufian Al-Samarrai<\/a> (Post Impact: 25%)<\/strong> listed a series of geopolitical “losses” for Qatar, including its influence over Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Muslim Brotherhood, arguing the country has overextended itself by taking on a role “much larger than its size.” Sufian Al-Samarrai<\/a> (Post Impact: 23%)<\/strong> also described Qatar as the “World Bank for the terrorist Muslim Brotherhood organization” and called for it to pay reparations to countries harmed by its proxies.<\/p>\n Religious and historical narratives, particularly concerning early Islamic history, were a point of contention. From a Shia perspective, Ali Al-Muhandis<\/a> (Post Impact: 31%)<\/strong> shared an archival recording from “Sawt al-Arab” radio of a sermon by Fatima al-Zahra, arguing her words were directed at those with hearts “harder than stone.” Dr. Maha Al-Douri<\/a> (Post Impact: 29%)<\/strong> posted a video critiquing Sunni scholar Ibn Taymiyyah’s justification for the “attack on the house of al-Zahra.” Conversely, Sheikh Thair Al-Bayati<\/a> (Post Impact: 8%)<\/strong> criticized the governor of Salah al-Din for declaring a public holiday for the martyrdom of Fatima, calling it a political decision based on unverified narratives intended to “flatter and show loyalty to the Coordination Framework and the militias.”<\/p>\n Several high-engagement posts referenced figures and events from Iraq’s past to comment on the present. Raghad Saddam Hussein<\/a> (Post Impact: 47%)<\/strong>, daughter of the former Iraqi president, posted a message of support for Jordan, writing, “May God protect the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan… and I repeat what my father, may God have mercy on him, used to say; well done, Nashama.”<\/em> In another post celebrating Iraqi military history, Aayad Al Twfan<\/a> (Post Impact: 31%)<\/strong> commemorated the Battle of Faw during the Iran-Iraq War, describing it as a battle Iranians “never like to mention but never forget.” The post praised the resilience of Iraqi soldiers who fought in harsh conditions, stating, “we were not created to be defeated.”<\/em><\/p>\n Multiple accounts raised alarm over the hazardous levels of air pollution in Baghdad. Rusly Al-Maliki<\/a> (Post Impact: 22%)<\/strong> shared data showing Tehran and Baghdad as the two most polluted cities in the world, worse than Delhi. Ali al-Khalidi<\/a> (Post Impact: 14%)<\/strong> noted that Baghdad ranked first globally in air pollution and that the index had reached the “purple” level, which is associated with serious health risks including cancer. Haidar<\/a> (Post Impact: 10%)<\/strong> attributed the pollution to the burning of waste, particularly in the Al-Rashid camp area.<\/p>\n Accounts shared insights and commentary on the ongoing political process to form the next government. Ammar Al-Hakim<\/a> (Post Impact: 25%)<\/strong>, leader of the National Wisdom Movement, reported on his meeting with Hadi Al-Amiri, Secretary-General of the Badr Organization, where they stressed the need to expedite government formation. Meanwhile, Haidar<\/a> (Post Impact: 16%)<\/strong> shared a report from Al-Monitor suggesting that influential figures within the Coordination Framework are seriously considering appointing Hamid Al-Shatri, head of the intelligence service, as Prime Minister due to his lack of partisan ambition. Ali Farhan<\/a> (Post Impact: 17%)<\/strong> commented on the irony that the Coordination Framework, which includes factions of the “Resistance,” is seeking a Prime Minister who is “acceptable to America” while simultaneously pushing for the withdrawal of U.S. forces.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Based on an analysis of 379 X \/ Twitter posts trending on November 26, 2025, Miqrab AI identified several key narratives circulating in Iraq. 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Allegations of Election Fraud via “Phantom Military Camp” in Babil<\/h2>\n
3. Controversy Surrounds “The Glass Room” Charity Initiative<\/h2>\n
4. Reports and Denials of Israeli Aircraft Over Southern Iraq<\/h2>\n
5. Widespread Criticism of Government Corruption and Incompetence<\/h2>\n
6. Analysis of Shifting Geopolitical Influence in the Middle East<\/h2>\n
7. Sectarian and Historical Religious Debates<\/h2>\n
8. Evoking National and Historical Pride<\/h2>\n
9. Alarms Raised Over Severe Air Pollution in Baghdad<\/h2>\n
10. Discussions on Government Formation and Political Leadership<\/h2>\n