Based on an analysis of 442 Facebook posts trending on September 26, 2025, Miqrab AI identified several key narratives dominating online discourse in Iraq. The most engaging topics included the release of a controversial episode by the satirical program Albasheer Show, a widespread student campaign against new mandatory university fees, and a viral video of Prime Minister Al-Sudani showing compassion to a citizen. Political discussions were also prominent, focusing on the newly announced oil export agreement between Baghdad and Erbil, as well as debates surrounding calls to boycott the upcoming elections. Regionally, the commemoration of Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah and reactions to threats from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against Iraqi militias also captured significant attention.<\/p>\n
The satirical program “Albasheer Show” generated significant online discussion with its new “X and Square” episode titled “Dissolve the Hashd.”<\/em> The show’s official page, Albasheer Show – albasheer show<\/a> (Post Impact: 31%)<\/strong>, promoted the episode ahead of its release by asking followers what they most wanted to see. Subsequent posts from the page, including one<\/a> (Post Impact: 24%)<\/strong> and another<\/a> (Post Impact: 14%)<\/strong>, announced that the full episode was available on YouTube, highlighting the controversial nature of its topic concerning the Popular Mobilization Forces.<\/p>\n A widespread campaign has been launched by university students demanding that the Minister of Education, Naeem Al-Aboudi, cancel the mandatory HEPIQ application. Pages like The Clean Brotherhood<\/a> (Post Impact: 34%)<\/strong> and Iraqis Only – Iraqeen W Bas<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%)<\/strong> reported that the app forces students to pay 66,000 IQD annually. Posts argue this fee violates the Iraqi constitution, which guarantees free education, and places a significant financial burden on students and their families. The page Jokes of the World through Iraqi Eyes<\/a> (Post Impact: 3%)<\/strong> added that students who do not pay will not be able to advance to the next academic stage or receive their graduation documents.<\/p>\n A video showing a moving interaction between Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and a citizen has been widely shared. According to pages such as Reconstruction and Development Coalition<\/a> (Post Impact: 36%)<\/strong> and Why Network?<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%)<\/strong>, the Prime Minister was so affected by an encounter with a man that he immediately turned to his aides and ordered them to register the man’s name as a sign of appreciation for his struggle. The posts frame this as a moment of compassion and responsiveness from the country’s leader.<\/p>\n Following the assassination of Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah, several pages shared content commemorating him. Al Jazeera – Iraq<\/a> (Post Impact: 16%)<\/strong> posted a video of a vigil held in Tahrir Square in central Baghdad to honor his memory. Meanwhile, the page of Mohammed Nasser Khalif<\/a> (Post Impact: 29%)<\/strong> shared a video with a eulogy, describing Nasrallah as the “master of the South, pride of Lebanon, source of pride for Arabs, and knight of the doctrine.”<\/em><\/p>\n Political leaders and news pages announced a significant agreement between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government regarding oil exports. The official page of Engineer Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%)<\/strong> praised the deal, in which the federal Ministry of Oil will receive oil from KRG fields for export. The Clean Brotherhood<\/a> (Post Impact: 4%)<\/strong> reported that Iraq’s State Organization for Marketing of Oil (SOMO) confirmed the agreement’s implementation would start the following day. Former Prime Minister Ayad Allawi<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%)<\/strong> also commented, lauding the agreement as a move toward national partnership and fair wealth distribution.<\/p>\n The upcoming legislative elections are a major topic of discussion, with a focus on potential boycotts. The media directorate of Saraya al-Salam – Central Media Directorate<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%)<\/strong> shared a clip of Muqtada al-Sadr announcing his boycott. In what appeared to be a response, Breaking News<\/a> (Post Impact: 4%)<\/strong> quoted Sheikh Al-Saghir saying that those calling for a boycott “want to dominate the decision.”<\/em> Offering another perspective, Salem Mashkour<\/a> (Post Impact: 3%)<\/strong> posted a video stating, “You have the right to boycott, but you do not have the right to prevent others from exercising their right to vote.”<\/em><\/p>\n Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent statements have drawn reactions on Iraqi Facebook. Hussam Alhaj<\/a> (Post Impact: 9%)<\/strong> reported Netanyahu’s declaration that Israel “will eliminate militias in Iraq if they attack Israel,”<\/em> alongside claims of successfully neutralizing threats from the Houthis, Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran. In response, user Mohammed Nanaa<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%)<\/strong> posted a defiant message stating, “By God, we will destroy this criminal, foolish Netanyahu if he attacks Iraq.”<\/em><\/p>\n The official page of Engineer Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%)<\/strong> and the Media Office of the Iraqi Prime Minister<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%)<\/strong> reported on a meeting between Prime Minister Al-Sudani and Ammar al-Hakim, head of the Al-Hikma National Movement. Their discussion covered support for the government’s development programs, preparations for the upcoming legislative elections, and the importance of the new oil export agreement with the Kurdistan Region.<\/p>\n A video of a man who was seen dancing with women, presumably in a socially controversial context, has garnered massive engagement. The page Erbil Events<\/a> (Post Impact: 100%)<\/strong> posted a clip of the man defending his actions. In the video, he states, “I am chronically ill and I have martyrs,”<\/em> implying that his personal hardships and his family’s sacrifices for the country should be considered before he is judged. The post’s exceptionally high impact indicates significant public interest in his response to the controversy.<\/p>\n Several pages paid tribute to the sacrifices made by members of the Iraqi security forces. The official page of the Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service Icts<\/a> (Post Impact: 17%)<\/strong> shared the story of Haider Ibrahim Abd, a fighter killed in Anbar in 2015 shortly after his engagement, noting he was “wedded to martyrdom in heaven.”<\/em> Similarly, actor Aziz Nasser<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong> posted a video montage of soldiers with the caption, “With these sacrifices, we live in peace,”<\/em> reflecting a broader online sentiment of gratitude and remembrance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Based on an analysis of 442 Facebook posts trending on September 26, 2025, Miqrab AI identified several key narratives dominating online discourse in Iraq. 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University Students Protest Mandatory App Fees<\/h2>\n
3. Prime Minister Al-Sudani’s Interaction with a Citizen<\/h2>\n
4. Commemorations for Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah<\/h2>\n
5. Agreement Reached on KRG Oil Exports<\/h2>\n
6. Political Debates on Upcoming Elections and Boycotts<\/h2>\n
7. Netanyahu Threatens Iraqi Militias, Sparking Reactions<\/h2>\n
8. PM Sudani and Ammar al-Hakim Discuss Elections and Oil<\/h2>\n
9. Man in Viral Dance Video Claims Illness and Family Sacrifice<\/h2>\n
10. Tributes to Fallen Members of the Iraqi Security Forces<\/h2>\n