Based on an analysis of 500 trending Facebook posts on December 31, 2025, Miqrab AI identified several key narratives dominating Iraqi social media. The most significant story was the surprise announcement by satirical television host Ahmed Albasheer of his candidacy for the presidency of Iraq, which generated massive engagement and discussion. Alongside this major political development, pages widely covered New Year’s Eve celebrations, sharing greetings and social commentary on the festivities. Other prominent topics included the sentencing of a high-ranking military officer, ongoing political meetings related to government formation, discussions about protests in neighboring Iran, and reports on security achievements by Iraqi forces throughout the year.<\/p>\n
The most impactful story of the day was the official announcement by satirical host Ahmed Albasheer that he is running for the office of President of the Republic of Iraq. In a formal statement posted on his page, (Ahmed Albasheer) \u0623\u062d\u0645\u062f \u0627\u0644\u0628\u0634\u064a\u0631<\/a> (Post Impact: 100%)<\/strong>, he cited the political and economic challenges facing the country as his motivation. Albasheer pledged to “devote all my efforts to protect the unity of Iraq, preserve its democratic system, safeguard the constitution, and protect the people and their supreme interests.”<\/em> The news was also reported by other pages, including Ahmed AlHamdani<\/a> (Post Impact: 3%)<\/strong>, highlighting the significant stir this unconventional candidacy caused in Iraqi online discourse, coming just as the Council of Representatives officially opened nominations for the position.<\/p>\n As Iraqis prepared to welcome 2026, numerous public figures and media pages shared New Year’s greetings and footage of celebrations. Actor Aziz Nasser<\/a> (Post Impact: 31%)<\/strong> posted a video celebrating with family, wishing everyone well. The page for Albasheer Show<\/a> (Post Impact: 19%)<\/strong> also shared a celebratory video. Political commentator Dr. Hamid Abdullah<\/a> (Post Impact: 10%)<\/strong> wished his followers a “blessed year” of safety and health. Actor Ayad Radhi<\/a> (Post Impact: 5%)<\/strong> described the new year as “an opportunity to become better and forgive ourselves and others.”<\/em> These posts collectively painted a picture of widespread hope and celebration across the country on the last day of the year.<\/p>\n A significant legal and military development trended across multiple news and commentary pages: the sentencing of Lieutenant General Nasser Al-Ghannam. The page Al-Khawa Al-Nadheefa<\/a> (Post Impact: 15%)<\/strong> reported that the Military Court issued a verdict of “severe imprisonment and dismissal from service” against Al-Ghannam in connection with the deaths of students at a training camp in Nasiriyah. Commentator Ahmed AlHamdani<\/a> (Post Impact: 4%)<\/strong> noted that after years of military service, Al-Ghannam now “faces the specter of prison.” Similarly, Ahmed Althawaq<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%)<\/strong> reported on the two-year prison sentence.<\/p>\n The ongoing political situation in Iran was a topic of discussion and analysis. The page Ahmed Al-Washah<\/a> (Post Impact: 19%)<\/strong> expressed clear support for the protesters, stating, “We support the Iranian people in their revolution against the terrorist regime in Iran.”<\/em> In contrast, journalist Ahmed Mulla Talal<\/a> (Post Impact: 9%)<\/strong> offered a more pessimistic view, predicting that the movement’s “fate is to be severely suppressed and the regime will remain stable.”<\/em> Author Rusly Al-Maliki<\/a> (Post Impact: 8%)<\/strong> also commented on the instability, stating that the situation in Iran has become very complicated.<\/p>\n Parliamentarian Mustafa Sanad actively used his Facebook page to communicate his recent political actions. In a highly engaged post, Mustafa Sanad<\/a> (Post Impact: 16%)<\/strong> announced that he had successfully halted three major projects, which he described as “heavy on the treasury and the country,” with a total cost of 3.8 trillion dinars, all before officially taking his oath of office. In a separate post, he made a concise comment on public finances, stating, “25 ended with 11 salaries”<\/em>, as reported by Mustafa Sanad<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%)<\/strong>, seemingly referencing the number of monthly salary payments public sector employees received during the year.<\/p>\n The popular page Set Ashwaq Om Al-Qanouniya<\/a> provided sharp social commentary on how Iraqis celebrate the New Year. In one post, she questioned the trend of people wearing red scarves and jackets, jokingly asking if “the entire nation has become communist”<\/em> (Set Ashwaq Om Al-Qanouniya<\/a> (Post Impact: 16%)<\/strong>). In another widely seen post, she criticized the behavior of some young men who get excessively drunk on New Year’s Eve, wondering what “fun” there is in causing problems and ending up at the police station. She contrasted this with foreigners who drink but do not reach such a disruptive stage (Set Ashwaq Om Al-Qanouniya<\/a> (Post Impact: 10%)<\/strong>).<\/p>\n High-level political meetings regarding the formation of government and constitutional deadlines were a key topic. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani<\/a>‘s page (Post Impact: 4%)<\/strong> reported on his meeting with the newly elected Speaker of Parliament, Hiebat Al-Halbousi, where he stressed the need to complete the remaining constitutional requirements. Similarly, the page of Mohammad Al-Halbousi<\/a> (Post Impact: 5%)<\/strong> shared details of a meeting of the National Political Council, which blessed the election of the new speaker and emphasized support for forming a government. This was complemented by a post from Al-Khawa Al-Nadheefa<\/a> (Post Impact: 5%)<\/strong> announcing that the Council of Representatives had officially opened the nomination period for the presidency.<\/p>\n The official page for Muqtada al-Sadr’s office shared updates on his recent directives and activities. In one announcement, the Private Office of Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr<\/a> (Post Impact: 8%)<\/strong> stated that al-Sadr had ordered an end to the disciplinary “freeze” on Sheikh Imad Jalil Ajm al-Asadi after he complied with the terms of his previous suspension. In another post, the Private Office<\/a> (Post Impact: 5%)<\/strong> reported that al-Sadr reviewed the weekly activities of the Hawza (religious seminary) in Samarra, which included student admissions and continuing religious lessons. Al-Sadr reportedly commented on the activities by saying, “May God accept your deeds.”<\/em><\/p>\n Several pages linked to Iraqi security forces provided summaries of their achievements in 2025. The page The Tactical Cell<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%)<\/strong> listed major operations, including the killing of the deputy ISIS caliph “Abu Khadija” in March and the capture of 22 terrorists who planned to target Arbaeen pilgrims in August. The official page for the Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service (ICTS)<\/a> (Post Impact: 3%)<\/strong> also published a video summary of its key operations for December 2025. These posts collectively projected a message of strength and success in combating terrorism as the year concluded.<\/p>\n Local development news from Wasit Governorate was highlighted on different pages. Set Ashwaq Om Al-Qanouniya<\/a> (Post Impact: 10%)<\/strong> reported on a meeting at the General Company for Central Electricity Distribution concerning the improvement of the electricity supply in Wasit, noting that projects are ongoing to enhance the network. The page Al-Khawa Al-Nadheefa<\/a> (Post Impact: 3%)<\/strong> shared details of the “New Wasit City” housing project, where serviced land plots with full infrastructure are being sold for 75,000 dinars per meter, showcasing significant progress within an eight-month period.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Based on an analysis of 500 trending Facebook posts on December 31, 2025, Miqrab AI identified several key narratives dominating Iraqi social media. The most significant story was the surprise announcement by satirical television host Ahmed Albasheer of his candidacy for the presidency of Iraq, which generated massive engagement and discussion. 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New Year’s Eve Greetings and Celebrations<\/h2>\n
3. Military Court Sentences General Nasser Al-Ghannam<\/h2>\n
4. Commentary on Protests and Political Situation in Iran<\/h2>\n
5. MP Mustafa Sanad Highlights Achievements<\/h2>\n
6. Social Commentary on New Year’s Eve Behavior<\/h2>\n
7. Government Formation and Political Meetings Continue<\/h2>\n
8. Updates on Muqtada al-Sadr’s Activities<\/h2>\n
9. Security Forces Review 2025 Achievements<\/h2>\n
10. Focus on Development and Services in Wasit Governorate<\/h2>\n