Based on an analysis of 450 Facebook posts trending in Iraq on December 3, 2025, Miqrab AI identified several key narratives dominating online discourse. The most engaging content consisted of political satire, particularly clips from the popular program “Albasheer Show” mocking the potential return of former political figures. Significant attention was also given to national security, with many pages sharing the official government report on the recent attack on the Kor Mor gas field. Foreign policy became a flashpoint of controversy following reports of Prime Minister Al-Sudani’s nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize, sparking widespread debate and criticism. On a more positive note, national pride was evident as numerous pages celebrated the Iraqi football team’s victory in the Arab Cup. Rounding out the key themes were domestic concerns, including discussions on retiree salary delays and official government economic initiatives.<\/p>\n
The satirical program Albasheer Show dominated Facebook engagement with video clips mocking the idea of former Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki returning to power. A highly viral reel from Albasheer Show – albasheer show<\/a> (Post Impact: 69%<\/strong>) featured the caption “Uncle, bring us back to Nuri.”<\/em> Another popular clip from the same page<\/a> (Post Impact: 43%<\/strong>) sarcastically imagined “4 years of Nuri\u2026 How sweet..”<\/em> The clips are part of the show’s ongoing political commentary, using humor to critique the political landscape and the potential candidacies for prime minister, resonating strongly with its large online audience.<\/p>\n A major story across Iraqi Facebook was the release of the official investigation into the November 26 attack on the Kor Mor gas field in Sulaymaniyah. Pages such as Steven Nabil<\/a> (Post Impact: 20%<\/strong>) and the Iraqi PMO<\/a> (Post Impact: 4%<\/strong>) shared the full statement from Sabah Al-Numan, the spokesperson for the Commander-in-Chief. The report concluded that the attack was carried out by two drones launched from east of Tuz Khurmatu by “outlaw elements,”<\/em> marking the eleventh such attack from that area. Pages like Alkhowa Alnadifa<\/a> (Post Impact: 10%<\/strong>) summarized the findings, and Steven Nabil<\/a> (Post Impact: 4%<\/strong>) later emphasized the “dangerous” nature of the report’s conclusion that internal, not foreign, actors were responsible.<\/p>\n Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani’s reported nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize sparked widespread controversy and satire. Mustafa Sanad – Mustafa Sanad<\/a> (Post Impact: 18%<\/strong>) posted a sarcastic comment suggesting a different nomination, stating, “Iraq begs Iran for a giant oil field, and proposes handing the Nobel Peace Prize to Dr. Mohammed Taher Al-Moussawi.<\/em>” Meanwhile, a separate controversy focused on the reported nomination of former U.S. President Donald Trump. Muna Sami<\/a> (Post Impact: 13%<\/strong>) questioned why pro-Iran factions were silent, asking, “Why did the factions and leaders of the Coordination Framework not condemn the Prime Minister’s nomination of the one who bombed the airport for the Nobel Peace Prize?!”<\/em> The topic was further discussed by pages like Dr. Aziz Rahim<\/a> (Post Impact: 11%<\/strong>) and Rusly Al-Maliki<\/a> (Post Impact: 8%<\/strong>), reflecting a mix of criticism and bewilderment.<\/p>\n A wave of celebratory posts followed the Iraqi national football team’s 2-1 victory over Bahrain in the opening match of the Arab Cup. Pages like Set Ashwaq um Alqanounia<\/a> (Post Impact: 12%<\/strong>) and Alkhowa Alnadifa<\/a> (Post Impact: 11%<\/strong>) announced the win. Former national team captain Younis Mahmoud<\/a> (Post Impact: 11%<\/strong>) shared his congratulations for the “Lions of Mesopotamia.” The victory was a source of national pride, with many posts highlighting that the win placed Iraq at the top of its group, which also includes Algeria and Sudan.<\/p>\n A YouTube episode from the popular educational channel “Al-Dahi” focusing on the historical figure Khalid ibn al-Walid gained significant traction on Iraqi Facebook. Author and commentator Rusly Al-Maliki<\/a> (Post Impact: 11%<\/strong>) shared the video on his author page, describing it as a “wonderful episode<\/em>” about the “brilliant Arab commander and heroic fighter<\/em>” and his impact on global military science. He shared the same post on his personal profile<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%<\/strong>), praising ibn al-Walid. The sharing of this content indicates an interest in historical and cultural topics presented in a modern, engaging format.<\/p>\n The page Akher Al-Ahdath Al-Iraqiya<\/a> highlighted the human cost of traffic accidents in Iraq through multiple posts. One post<\/a> (Post Impact: 10%<\/strong>) reported the death of Captain Zaid Ali Al-Qurishi in a car accident on the Hilla road, noting he was a “kind, moral, and brave<\/em>” officer. A separate post<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%<\/strong>) from the same page announced the death of Sheikh Abu Muhannad Al-Kinani and two other sheikhs in a “catastrophic<\/em>” accident on the Karbala-Najaf road, expressing concern that the incident could lead to tribal disputes. The page blamed high speeds for the tragedies.<\/p>\n The page Maher Mouhi::Sawt Humat Al-Watan<\/a> focused on positive news from the security and law enforcement sectors. One post<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%<\/strong>) celebrated a significant drug bust by the Border Forces Command, which seized 18 kg of narcotics hidden inside balloons. In another post<\/a> (Post Impact: 5%<\/strong>), the page praised the leadership of the Law Enforcement Command, specifically Commander Major General Fadel Khudair Abbas and his deputy, for their “quick response<\/em>” to a humanitarian appeal. They granted special leave to a soldier so he could care for his mother, who was undergoing surgery.<\/p>\n Official government pages were active in communicating the Prime Minister’s agenda on key national files. The official page of Al-Sudani<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%<\/strong>) detailed a meeting he chaired to follow up on the restructuring of Al-Rafidain Bank and the establishment of a new “Al-Rafidain First Bank.” The post stressed the importance of modernizing state-owned banks with digital technology. In parallel, the Iraqi PMO page<\/a> (Post Impact: 4%<\/strong>) disseminated the official findings of the investigation into the Kor Mor gas field attack, demonstrating a coordinated effort to address both economic reform and national security matters.<\/p>\n The issue of delayed salaries for retirees was a topic of concern on Facebook. The page Electronic Card Users<\/a> (Post Impact: 5%<\/strong>) placed the blame for the delay on the Central Bank, stating it had only just notified the Ministry of Finance to disburse the salaries for those with accounts at Al-Rafidain Bank, questioning if there would be accountability for the “shortcoming and defect.<\/em>” Shortly after, Diyala TV<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%<\/strong>) announced that the distribution of retiree salaries had begun gradually, indicating a resolution to the delay that had caused public frustration.<\/p>\n The opening of the new U.S. consulate in Erbil was covered from different perspectives. Dr. Mudhaffar Qasim Hussein<\/a> (Post Impact: 5%<\/strong>) noted the irony of opening the “world’s largest American consulate<\/em>” in Erbil amid security tensions and an ongoing crisis of delayed salary payments in the region. In contrast, the official U.S. Consulate General Erbil<\/a> (Post Impact: 3%<\/strong>) framed the investment as a sign of ushering the Middle East into “an era of stability and prosperity<\/em>” under President Trump’s leadership, and described the new facility as a platform to advance U.S. interests and support a “sovereign, secure, and prosperous Iraq.<\/em>“<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Based on an analysis of 450 Facebook posts trending in Iraq on December 3, 2025, Miqrab AI identified several key narratives dominating online discourse. The most engaging content consisted of political satire, particularly clips from the popular program “Albasheer Show” mocking the potential return of former political figures. 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Government Releases Findings on Kor Mor Gas Field Attack<\/h2>\n
3. Controversy Over Nobel Peace Prize Nominations<\/h2>\n
4. Iraq’s National Football Team Defeats Bahrain in Arab Cup<\/h2>\n
5. Viral “Al-Dahi” Episode on Khalid ibn al-Walid Circulates<\/h2>\n
6. News Pages Report on Fatal Traffic Accidents<\/h2>\n
7. Page Highlights Positive Actions by Iraqi Security Forces<\/h2>\n
8. PM’s Office Addresses Security and Economic Files<\/h2>\n
9. Retirees Face Delays in Salary Payments<\/h2>\n
10. Discussion on New US Consulate in Erbil Amid Tensions<\/h2>\n