Based on an analysis of 452 Facebook posts by Miqrab AI on December 7, 2025, the primary narratives circulating in Iraq are dominated by domestic politics, religious mobilization, and electoral outcomes. The most engaging topic involves speculation about Salam Adel becoming the next prime minister, fueled by several high-impact video clips. This is followed closely by news of Muqtada al-Sadr’s call for a unified prayer in Babil, indicating his continued influence. Other significant conversations include the disqualification of prominent politician Najm al-Jubouri from the Nineveh elections, reports of Iraqi sports victories, and a controversial decision to delist Hezbollah and the Houthis from a sanctions list. Social and lighthearted content also garnered significant attention, particularly a viral video about “anti-stone samoon police.”<\/p>\n
A significant political narrative emerged surrounding Salam Adel, with multiple pages sharing video clips suggesting he could be the next prime minister of Iraq. Pages like Min Baghdad<\/a> (Post Impact: 11%)<\/strong> posted a clip with the simple text, “Salam Adel.. the next Prime Minister!<\/em>” Similarly, Mohammed Jabbar<\/a> (Post Impact: 8%)<\/strong> shared a segment from his show “Bwodooh” (With Clarity), framing the idea as a “political joke.” The page Mohammed Nasser Khalif<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%)<\/strong> also contributed to this trend by posting a reel simply titled “The next prime minister,” further amplifying the speculation across Iraqi Facebook.<\/p>\n Cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has directed his followers to hold a unified Friday prayer in the Babil governorate, an announcement that received high engagement. The official page, The Private Office of His Eminence Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr<\/a> (Post Impact: 16%)<\/strong>, issued the directive from Najaf. This call was widely echoed by other pages, including Hussam Alhaj<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%)<\/strong>, which framed the event as a “million-man” Friday prayer, highlighting the scale and importance of the mobilization ordered by al-Sadr.<\/p>\n Several Iraqi national teams and athletes were celebrated for their achievements in international and regional competitions. News page Al-Khuwa Al-Nathifa<\/a> (Post Impact: 9%)<\/strong> reported that the Palestinian and Syrian national teams advanced to the Arab Cup quarterfinals, while Qatar and Tunisia were eliminated. Former football star Younis Mahmoud<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong> celebrated the victory of Iraq’s U-23 Olympic team over their Omani counterparts in the Gulf Cup. Additionally, Al-Khuwa Al-Nathifa<\/a> (Post Impact: 3%)<\/strong> also highlighted squash player Hasnain Obaid winning gold at the Qatar International Squash Championship.<\/p>\n News circulated widely about the disqualification of Najm al-Jubouri, a leading candidate in Nineveh, from the election results due to his affiliation with the former Ba’ath party. Ahmed AlHamdani<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong> reported that the judicial body’s decision “wastes 40,000 Moslawi votes and removes General Najm al-Jubouri from the entire political process.” Journalist Steven Nabil<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%)<\/strong> provided details, noting that al-Jubouri had received the highest number of votes in the governorate. This was also reported by Iraqeen W Bas<\/a> (Post Impact: 4%)<\/strong> and Ahmed Althawaq<\/a> (Post Impact: 1%)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Politician Mustafa Sanad<\/a> (Post Impact: 15%)<\/strong> announced that Iraq’s committee for freezing terrorist funds has made a new decision to remove “Lebanese Hezbollah and the Houthis<\/em>” from its sanctions and freezing list. He stated that the decision would be printed and formalized within minutes. This move was referenced in a reel from Lesh Network<\/a> (Post Impact: 1%)<\/strong>, which featured Prime Minister Al-Sudani describing such reports as an attempt to “demonize his government.”<\/p>\n Security-focused pages addressed and denied rumors about unusual military movements in the Middle Euphrates region. The Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service (ICTS)<\/a> (Post Impact: 4%)<\/strong> page shared an official clarification from the Security Media Cell, stating that the movement of two companies from the service was for routine training and troop rotation purposes only. This clarification was amplified by The Tactical Cell<\/a> (Post Impact: 4%)<\/strong>, which labeled the rumors as attempts to distract the public. Similarly, Maher Mohi<\/a> (Post Impact: 3%)<\/strong> shared the Joint Operations Command’s statement confirming that the movement was solely for training.<\/p>\n Several pages reported on a wave of rainy and stormy weather affecting various parts of Iraq. Telescope Iraq<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%)<\/strong> announced the beginning of a rainy weather system in northern and western Iraq, noting it would benefit areas affected by drought, especially the Mosul Dam. Diyala TV<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%)<\/strong> reported a dust storm followed by rain in Diyala, while Baghdad<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%)<\/strong> shared a video of heavy rain in the Rawah district of Anbar. In a related development, Al Hadath Iraq<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%)<\/strong> announced that Nineveh Governor Abdulqadir Al-Dakhil suspended school attendance due to the rainfall.<\/p>\n Political figures and institutions offered condolences following the death of Sheikh Ghazi Faisal al-Kaoud al-Nimrawi of the Albu Nimr tribe. Former Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi<\/a> (Post Impact: 9%)<\/strong> mourned his passing, remembering him as an active leader in the Taqaddum Party and praising his wisdom and service to Anbar. The official page of the Iraqi Parliament<\/a> (Post Impact: 1%)<\/strong> also published a message from the current Speaker, Dr. Mahmoud al-Mashhadani, who described the late Sheikh as a man who “faced terrorism with firmness and courage<\/em>” and played a key role in tribal reconciliation.<\/p>\n The General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers announced the inauguration of the Bartella-Salamiyah water project in Nineveh. A post by the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers<\/a> (Post Impact: 19%)<\/strong> detailed that Deputy Secretary-General Dr. Farhad Nematallah Hussein called the project “an important step to enhance water services.” The project was funded by a German loan program aimed at supporting infrastructure in liberated provinces. The total cost was 45 million euros, with a capacity of 600 m\u00b3\/hour and a 27-kilometer pipeline.<\/p>\n2. Muqtada al-Sadr Calls for Unified Friday Prayer in Babil<\/h2>\n
3. Iraqi National Teams and Athletes Achieve Regional Victories<\/h2>\n
4. Najm al-Jubouri Disqualified From Nineveh Elections<\/h2>\n
5. Iraq Reportedly Removes Hezbollah and Houthis From Sanctions List<\/h2>\n
6. Authorities Deny Unusual Military Movements in Middle Euphrates<\/h2>\n
7. Heavy Rains and Dust Storms Reported Across Iraq<\/h2>\n
8. Condolences for the Death of Sheikh Ghazi Faisal al-Kaoud<\/h2>\n
9. New Water Project Inaugurated in Nineveh Province<\/h2>\n
10. Humorous Video of “Anti-Stone Samoon Police” Goes Viral<\/h2>\n