Based on a Miqrab AI analysis of 490 Facebook posts trending on September 18, 2025, the primary conversations in Iraq revolved around government actions and messaging, social media controversies, and regional security. The most engaged topic was a dispute between online personalities concerning allegations of bullying, which concluded with a public apology. Concurrently, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani’s administration actively promoted its economic achievements, youth employment programs, and digitalization efforts, including the launch of an electronic signature system. Another significant narrative involved the government ordering legal action against a political analyst for his controversial statements, which sparked widespread discussion. Positive news about extensive reconstruction projects in Mosul also gained considerable traction, alongside security alerts regarding clashes on the Kirkuk-Erbil road.<\/p>\n
A significant social media discussion centered on allegations of bullying against Hamid Al-Araj, culminating in a public apology. The most engaged post, from Muhammad Nasser Khalif Muhammad Nasser Khalif<\/a> (Post Impact: 100%)<\/strong>, condemned such behavior, stating “it is not permissible to bully others this is a divine affliction and not something to laugh at.”<\/em> This appeared to be in response to content from Ammar Al-Halfi, who later issued a formal apology on his own page. Ammar Al-Halfi<\/a> (Post Impact: 27%)<\/strong> clarified that his posts were intended as jokes among friends and not as bullying, expressing his hope that his apology to his “big brother” Hamid Al-Araj would be accepted.<\/p>\n Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani’s official page was active in promoting his government’s initiatives, with a strong focus on economic development and youth employment. In one highly engaged post, Al-Mah\u0646\u062f\u0633 Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani<\/a> (Post Impact: 64%)<\/strong> declared, “The future belongs to the youth who constitute 60%, and our duty is to provide them with job opportunities and secure their future.”<\/em> The same page also highlighted a “major economic transformation in Iraq,”<\/em> citing investments reaching $100 billion as proof that the country is a safe and attractive environment in another post from Al-Mah\u0646\u062f\u0633 Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani<\/a> (Post Impact: 21%)<\/strong>. This positive messaging was amplified by supporter pages like Al-Qasr Al-Hukoumi<\/a> (Post Impact: 14%)<\/strong>, which praised the Prime Minister’s efforts and claimed all national projects cost only 12 trillion dinars.<\/p>\n A major topic of discussion was the Prime Minister’s directive to take legal action against political analyst Salam Adel for statements that were deemed to affect national security. News of the directive was shared by pages like Al-Khawa Al-Nadhifa<\/a> (Post Impact: 24%)<\/strong> and Iraqeen W Bas<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong>. Following this development, several pages, including Tara’if al-Alam bi-Uyun Iraqiya<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong> and Baghdad<\/a> (Post Impact: 5%)<\/strong>, reported on Adel’s subsequent defiant appearance on television wearing a yellow suit, where he was quoted as saying, “prison on Facebook is easy, one can get out of it.”<\/em><\/p>\n A video clip shared by commentator Awos Fadil – Awos Fadil<\/a> (Post Impact: 51%)<\/strong> from the popular comedy show “Wilayat Batikh” generated significant engagement. The post’s caption points to a sketch involving actors Kamel Mufid and Tayba Khalil with a focus on the harassment of women in cars. The video itself appears to be a satirical take on social issues, which is characteristic of the show, sparking discussion among the page’s followers about its content and social commentary.<\/p>\n Sports fans on Iraqi Facebook celebrated Barcelona’s 2-1 victory over Newcastle in the first round of the UEFA Champions League. The page Al-Khawa Al-Nadhifa<\/a> (Post Impact: 27%)<\/strong> was among the first to announce the match result. Other pages praised the team’s performance, with Set Ashwaq Umm Al-Qanouniya<\/a> (Post Impact: 18%)<\/strong> celebrating the team’s “Tiki-taka” style of play and comparing a team photo to the Mona Lisa. Steven Nabil<\/a> (Post Impact: 4%)<\/strong> also congratulated the team, noting that “Barcelona’s secret weapon” had scored twice to secure the win.<\/p>\n A positive narrative about the pace of reconstruction and development in Mosul was shared across multiple pages. Set Ashwaq Umm Al-Qanouniya<\/a> (Post Impact: 26%)<\/strong> expressed joy over the progress, listing several major projects completed recently: the opening of Mosul International Airport, a large new emergency hospital, a modern bridge, a 44-dunam park, and the second-largest cancer treatment center in Iraq. The page Iraqeen W Bas<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong> shared an identical list of achievements, predicting that if this pace continues, Mosul will become the most beautiful governorate in Iraq within two years.<\/p>\n Pages shared observations and official news marking the end of summer and the arrival of cooler weather. Tara’if al-Alam bi-Uyun Iraqiya<\/a> (Post Impact: 17%)<\/strong> posted a picture of a swan that had arrived in Kut, declaring it a sign of the beginning of winter and calling the migratory bird a “beautiful guest.” Similarly, Teleskoop Al-Iraq<\/a> (Post Impact: 10%)<\/strong> noted that “signs of autumn began now with the appearance of these clouds.”<\/em> These popular observations were complemented by reports from pages like Oyoun Baghdadiah<\/a> (Post Impact: 3%)<\/strong>, which cited the meteorological office’s announcement that autumn is beginning with a significant temperature drop.<\/p>\n A recurring theme, primarily driven by commentator Rusly Al-Maliki, was the analysis of shifting global power dynamics affecting the Middle East. Rusly Al-Maliki – \u0631\u0633\u0644\u064a \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0627\u0644\u0643\u064a<\/a> (Post Impact: 17%)<\/strong> argued that Saudi Arabia has effectively become a “nuclear state” through a new joint defense agreement with nuclear-armed Pakistan. This analysis was supported by news from Markaz Al-Iraqi Al-Khabari<\/a> (Post Impact: 14%)<\/strong> that China’s Defense Minister expressed his army’s readiness to cooperate with Arab nations on security. Another post by Rusly Al-Maliki<\/a> (Post Impact: 8%)<\/strong> summarized these events, along with a US veto on a Gaza ceasefire, concluding that the world is beginning to “move to confront America’s unilateral control.”<\/em><\/p>\n Security concerns were raised by news pages reporting clashes on the main road connecting Kirkuk and Erbil. The page Min Baghdad<\/a> (Post Impact: 15%)<\/strong> posted a breaking news alert about “clashes between the Iraqi army and armed men of the organization”<\/em> on the highway. Corroborating this, Ahdath Arbil<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong> also reported a security incident in the Darman area, mentioning injuries and “movements of the organization,” and explicitly warned travelers, especially line drivers, to postpone their journeys for safety reasons.<\/p>\n The government announced a significant step toward digitalization with the launch of the country’s first electronic signature system. The official page of the Wizarat Al-Ittisalat Al-Iraqiya<\/a> (Post Impact: 14%)<\/strong> shared a video of Prime Minister Al-Sudani and the Minister of Communications launching the service. The page Al-Qasr Al-Hukoumi<\/a> (Post Impact: 3%)<\/strong> framed the move as a strong push towards a “digital government,” noting that the Prime Minister approved its use for state institutions, the private sector, and ordinary citizens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Based on a Miqrab AI analysis of 490 Facebook posts trending on September 18, 2025, the primary conversations in Iraq revolved around government actions and messaging, social media controversies, and regional security. The most engaged topic was a dispute between online personalities concerning allegations of bullying, which concluded with a public apology. 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PM Al-Sudani Touts Economic Progress and Youth Focus<\/h2>\n
3. Government Takes Legal Action Against Analyst Salam Adel<\/h2>\n
4. Awos Fadil Shares Controversial “Wilayat Batikh” Sketch<\/h2>\n
5. Football Fans Celebrate Barcelona’s Champions League Win<\/h2>\n
6. Pages Praise Extensive Reconstruction Efforts in Mosul<\/h2>\n
7. Seasonal Change: Signs of Autumn and Winter Appear in Iraq<\/h2>\n
8. Pages Discuss Shifting Geopolitical Alliances in the Region<\/h2>\n
9. Reports of Security Incident on Kirkuk-Erbil Road<\/h2>\n
10. Iraq Launches First Electronic Signature System<\/h2>\n