Based on an analysis of 805 X \/ Twitter posts by Miqrab AI on January 12, 2026, the dominant narrative in Iraq revolves around the unfolding events in neighboring Iran. Iraqi users are sharply divided, with one faction amplifying content of anti-government protests and a violent state crackdown, expressing solidarity with the Iranian people and hoping for the regime’s collapse. Conversely, a vocal pro-regime contingent shares footage of large-scale government-organized rallies, portraying them as a popular rejection of foreign interference and a reaffirmation of loyalty to Supreme Leader Khamenei. This central topic is interwoven with discussions about potential US military intervention, the collapse of the Iranian currency, and harsh condemnations of the Iranian regime and its Iraqi allies by prominent Iraqi figures. Secondary themes include domestic Iraqi concerns, such as calls for government austerity, controversy over the Kurdistan Region’s border crossings, and renewed sectarian discourse linked to regional conflicts in Syria.<\/p>\n
The most prominent story is the intense and violent crackdown on protesters by the Iranian government. Accounts are sharing graphic images and videos depicting the severity of the situation. Dr. Ali Al-Jabiri<\/a> (Post Impact: 100%)<\/strong> shared a powerful image of an Iranian woman mourning her sister, who he states was “killed brutally by Iranian security forces.”<\/em> Similarly, Sajjad Salim<\/a> (Post Impact: 22%)<\/strong> expressed solidarity, describing the events as a “heroic epic”<\/em> by the Iranian people against a “criminal, backward regime”<\/em> and noting the use of lethal force amid an internet blackout. Omar Abd Al-Sattar Mahmoud<\/a> (Post Impact: 27%)<\/strong> described the situation as “Iran’s annihilation of its people has reached its peak.”<\/em> Rusly Al-Maliki<\/a> (Post Impact: 11%)<\/strong> directly linked the violence to Iraq’s past, stating that the “Third Party” killing protesters in Iran is the same one that targeted demonstrators in Iraq’s Tishreen protests, identifying them as “Khamenei’s dirty militias.”<\/em><\/p>\n In direct contrast to the protest narrative, a significant number of accounts are promoting large-scale pro-government demonstrations across Iran. These posts portray a population loyal to the state and its leadership. Sabereen news<\/a> (Post Impact: 31%)<\/strong> shared a video of a young woman in Tehran who declared, “We will not allow someone we threw out of the country like a dog to return,”<\/em> referring to Reza Pahlavi. Imad Al-Musafir<\/a> (Post Impact: 15%)<\/strong> posted videos of crowds, stating that Iranian cities were renewing their allegiance to Supreme Leader Khamenei in a message that there is “no place for saboteurs.”<\/em> Wasn Al-Shaikhli<\/a> (Post Impact: 13%)<\/strong> and Ahmed Al-Thawaq<\/a> (Post Impact: 9%)<\/strong> both shared footage of massive rallies, questioning why Western media ignores such turnouts and challenging claims that the Iranian people want to overthrow their government.<\/p>\n High-profile Iraqi commentators have launched scathing attacks against the Iranian regime and its supporters, both in Iraq and the wider Arab world. Faig Al-Sheikh Ali<\/a> (Post Impact: 48%)<\/strong> used exceptionally strong language, stating, “There is no one on earth filthier, more despicable, and lower than the Gulf Arab who stands with Khamenei and the regime of the impure turbans in Iran.”<\/em> He also called for Gulf countries to arrest citizens who voice support for the Iranian government. Rusly Al-Maliki<\/a> (Post Impact: 16%)<\/strong> criticized Iraqis who support the Iranian government’s actions against its own people, describing them as having surpassed the stage of being a “slave.”<\/em> Najih Abbas Al-Mizan<\/a> (Post Impact: 20%)<\/strong> called on Iranian revolutionaries to exhume Ayatollah Khomeini’s remains from his tomb and convert the site into a plastic shoe factory.<\/p>\n There is widespread discussion about the United States’ potential response to the events in Iran, with a focus on statements attributed to Donald Trump. Mujtahid Al-Iraq<\/a> (Post Impact: 10%)<\/strong> reported that Trump claimed the Iranian leadership had called to request negotiations over its nuclear program but that the US must “take appropriate action”<\/em> due to the killing of civilians. Salim Al-Jumaili<\/a> (Post Impact: 8%)<\/strong> interpreted this to mean that “Washington has secured the Supreme Leader’s approval to dismantle the nuclear program.”<\/em> More directly, Yasser Eljuboori<\/a> (Post Impact: 11%)<\/strong> made the stark claim that “Donald Trump has decided to launch a military strike against #Iran.”<\/em><\/p>\n The severe economic crisis in Iran, specifically the collapse of its currency, is a key talking point used to highlight the regime’s fragility. Yasser Eljuboori<\/a> (Post Impact: 15%)<\/strong> posted about the “complete collapse of the Iranian currency,”<\/em> stating that the Iranian Rial now equals “nothing!!”<\/em> Rusly Al-Maliki<\/a> (Post Impact: 12%)<\/strong> echoed this, describing an “historic collapse of the Toman”<\/em> and providing figures indicating its value had plummeted to 0.0000010 against the US dollar. This narrative is used to underscore the internal pressures facing the Iranian government amid the protests.<\/p>\n Amid the regional turmoil, some commentators are focusing on Iraq’s own economic vulnerabilities and calling for drastic austerity measures. In a lengthy and detailed post, Rusly Al-Maliki<\/a> (Post Impact: 22%)<\/strong> outlined a comprehensive plan to deal with potential bankruptcy. His suggestions include abolishing all pensions for former parliamentarians and ministers, cutting current high-level salaries by 30%, stopping payments to Rafha residents, closing all unofficial border crossings, and activating the Board of Supreme Audit. In a separate post, he noted that the Council of Ministers has already decided to sell state vehicles and cut fuel allocations by 50%, suggesting that the government is already moving towards austerity.<\/p>\n A significant domestic issue gaining traction is the controversy surrounding unofficial border crossings in the Kurdistan Region. Haidar<\/a> (Post Impact: 13%)<\/strong> and Ahmed Al-Ziyadi<\/a> (Post Impact: 9%)<\/strong> both shared a video of the head of Iraq’s Border Ports Authority, who stated that the Kurdistan Region is the “main reason for the decline in non-oil revenues”<\/em> because it fails to comply with federal laws and allows goods to enter through its crossings that are otherwise restricted. Wasn Al-Shaikhli<\/a> (Post Impact: 12%)<\/strong> also commented on the issue, defending the official for pointing out that oil from Basra pays the Region’s salaries while the KRG withholds its customs revenue.<\/p>\n Events in northern Syria, particularly in Aleppo, have sparked a debate on the treatment of Kurds and the nature of regional alliances. Issam Hussein<\/a> (Post Impact: 13%)<\/strong> posted a video allegedly showing a Kurd being abused and directly addressed KDP leader Masoud Barzani, questioning his party’s alliance with those responsible and asking, “how long will this embrace last?”<\/em> In response to the violence, Ahmed Abd Al-Sada<\/a> (Post Impact: 12%)<\/strong> declared his unconditional support for the Kurds against what he termed “Sunni takfiri terrorist Brotherhood Erdoganist organizations.”<\/em> Meanwhile, Al-Alusi Mithal<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong> announced his party’s support for a statement by Kurdish political parties condemning the attacks on Kurds in Aleppo and western Kurdistan.<\/p>\n Some users are reflecting on the history of the Iranian revolution, drawing parallels between its beginning and the current turmoil. Rusly Al-Maliki<\/a> (Post Impact: 23%)<\/strong> shared an iconic photo of Ayatollah Khomeini on the plane returning to Iran in 1979, noting that all other figures accompanying him were later purged or executed by the very regime they helped establish. He used the example of Sadeq Qotbzadeh, who was executed in 1982, as a cautionary tale of the revolution devouring its own. Shaho Al-Qaradaghi<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%)<\/strong> noted that many Iranians are now speculating whether the regime’s end will mirror its start, with Khamenei forced to flee on a Western plane, just as Khomeini arrived on a French one.<\/p>\n2. Pro-Government Rallies in Iran<\/h2>\n
3. Iraqi Politicians Condemn Iranian Regime Supporters<\/h2>\n
4. Speculation on US Military Action and Negotiations<\/h2>\n
5. Collapse of the Iranian Currency<\/h2>\n
6. Calls for Sweeping Economic Reforms in Iraq<\/h2>\n
7. Kurdistan Region’s Border Crossings Under Fire<\/h2>\n
8. Conflict in Syria and Mistreatment of Kurds<\/h2>\n
9. The Legacy of the 1979 Iranian Revolution<\/h2>\n
10. Murder of Syrian Worker in Erbil<\/h2>\n