Based on an analysis of 569 X \/ Twitter posts conducted by Miqrab AI on September 10, 2025, the primary focus of online conversation in Iraq was the Israeli airstrike in Doha, which targeted Hamas leaders. This event dominated discussions, with users sharing details of the attack, speculating on its implications, and debating regional responses. Other significant narratives included the controversial release of Israeli-Russian researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov by an Iraqi militia, which sparked intense criticism and comparisons to the unresolved cases of disappeared Iraqi activists. A notable domestic issue that gained traction was the removal of a portrait of Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis from the entrance of Baghdad International Airport, prompting questions about the motives and timing of the decision.<\/p>\n
The most impactful story was the Israeli airstrike in Doha, Qatar. Sufian Al-Samarrai<\/a> (Post Impact: 100%)<\/strong> reported that according to Qatar, all companions of Hamas leaders were killed in the raid, while the leadership itself escaped. He specifically noted that Khalil al-Hayya’s office manager and son were killed while standing next to him, but al-Hayya survived. Sharing a video of Qatari air defenses being activated, Sabereen news<\/a> (Post Impact: 11%)<\/strong> also covered the immediate aftermath. Adding another dimension, Haydar<\/a> (Post Impact: 54%)<\/strong> shared a video from Israel’s Channel 14, which he said revealed the flight path of the aircraft that struck the Qatari capital. The Kurdish Regional Government President, Masrour Barzani<\/a> (Post Impact: 8%)<\/strong>, condemned the attack as a violation of international law and called for a peaceful solution to regional problems.<\/p>\n The release of Israeli-Russian researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was held hostage in Iraq, generated significant controversy. Faig Alsheakh Ali\/Kalimati Lil Tarikh<\/a> (Post Impact: 24%)<\/strong> expressed shame that “donkeys” controlled Iraq’s destiny, arguing that the captors released Tsurkov not because of any heroic negotiations but out of fear following the Israeli strike on Qatar. He stated they should admit: “We were afraid that our turn would come, so we released her without any political calculations!”<\/em> In a similar vein, Steven Nabil<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong> contrasted her release with the continued disappearance of Iraqi activists like Abdul Masih Romeo, Mazen Latif, and Sajjad Al-Iraqi, questioning when their captors would free them or at least reveal their fate. Ammar Al-Hakim<\/a> (Post Impact: 8%)<\/strong> took a more formal tone, appreciating her release while stressing the need to protect Iraq from anything that could endanger its security and stability.<\/p>\n A significant domestic topic was the removal of a large portrait of the late PMF commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis from the entrance of Baghdad International Airport. Several accounts reported that the image was replaced with a map of Iraq. Rusly Al-Maliki<\/a> (Post Impact: 22%)<\/strong> and Yasser Eljuboori – Yasser Al-Jubouri<\/a> (Post Impact: 16%)<\/strong> both shared images of the change. Mustafa Al-Dulaimi<\/a> (Post Impact: 21%)<\/strong> questioned the decision, asking, “By order of I don’t know who… Who gave the order and why this act in these circumstances?”<\/em> Hiba Alnnayib<\/a> (Post Impact: 9%)<\/strong> also shared a video of the removal and commented on the change.<\/p>\n The reaction from Hezbollah to the Israeli strike in Qatar was a prominent subject. Haydar<\/a> (Post Impact: 17%)<\/strong> reported on comments by Hezbollah’s Deputy Secretary-General, Sheikh Naim Qassem, who claimed the aggression on Qatar had a “green light” from the US. Qassem suggested that while a military response might not be feasible due to power imbalances, Qatar should respond by supporting the resistance to protect Arab states and by not “stabbing the resistance in the back.” Conversely, Essam Hussein<\/a> (Post Impact: 11%)<\/strong> offered a different analysis, noting that when Israel strikes other countries, there are immediate calls for Shiites to retaliate. However, after the strike on Qatar, he observed that no one demanded a response, concluding that “it seems these groups see no one in their memory capable of confrontation except the Shiites and their allies.”<\/em><\/p>\n The killing of an American activist in the United States was reported across several Iraqi accounts. Wasin Al-Shaikhli<\/a> (Post Impact: 12%)<\/strong> reported the “assassination of ‘Charlie Kirk,’ an American right-wing extremist and supporter of Israel,” adding that he was killed instantly by a single shot to the neck. ZaidBenjamin Zayd Binyamin<\/a> (Post Impact: 5%)<\/strong> also reported the death of the “right-wing activist Charlie Kirk” at a rally in Utah. Steven Nabil<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%)<\/strong> shared a post expressing condolences, describing the event as “devastating and horrific, a dark hour for America.”<\/p>\n Discussions also focused on Qatar’s diplomatic reaction to the airstrike. ZaidBenjamin Zayd Binyamin<\/a> (Post Impact: 10%)<\/strong>, citing CNN, reported that Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani expressed hope for a “collective response” from regional allies. The Prime Minister was quoted as saying, “There must be a collective response from the region,”<\/em> and that Qatar hopes it will be “a meaningful response that deters Israel from continuing this bullying.”<\/em> Echoing the theme of solidarity, Najeh Abbas Al-Mizan<\/a> (Post Impact: 8%)<\/strong> stated that Arab kings and princes were arriving in Doha to affirm to all enemies that “Qatar is not alone in the field.”<\/p>\n The militia led by Rayan al-Kildani, known as the Babylon Brigades, faced serious accusations. Shaho Al-Qaradaghi<\/a> (Post Impact: 11%)<\/strong> shared a clip of researcher Emad Bajalan claiming, “Any citizen in the Nineveh Plain cannot rebuild his home without paying royalties to the militia of Rayan Al-Kildani and his brothers.”<\/em> In a separate post, Othman Al-Mokhtar<\/a> (Post Impact: 8%)<\/strong> reported that Salwan Momika, during a previous statement to Swedish security services, confirmed receiving a monthly salary of about $400 from the same militia (Brigade 50) since 2017, which was delivered through relatives.<\/p>\n The 26th Baghdad International Book Fair received positive coverage. Amir Al-Mousawi<\/a> (Post Impact: 13%)<\/strong> praised the event for its improved organization, greater diversity, and larger attendance this year. He highlighted its strength in academic literature, Islamic sciences, politics, and heritage, as well as its coverage of the lives of “martyrs, scholars, and celebrities.” In a similar spirit, Essam Hussein<\/a> (Post Impact: 4%)<\/strong> posted from the book fair, specifically mentioning the booth for the Popular Mobilization Forces’ Documentation Authority, which he described as honoring the “true martyrs and patriots.”<\/p>\n Politician Bahaa Al-Araji was at the center of a political controversy. Yasser Eljuboori – Yasser Al-Jubouri<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%)<\/strong> reported that Al-Araji was removed from Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani’s “Emaar and Development Coalition” due to a “disgraceful statement” made during a television program. Dr. Qusay Shafiq<\/a> (Post Impact: 5%)<\/strong> criticized the Communications and Media Commission for not banning Al-Araji from appearing on air, referencing an alleged statement by Al-Araji claiming to possess an explicit film of a political rival’s wife.<\/p>\n The release of Elizabeth Tsurkov amplified calls for information on the whereabouts of forcibly disappeared Iraqi citizens. Ahmad Al-Wishah<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%)<\/strong> listed activists who have been missing since the Tishreen protests, including Ali Jasib (since 2019) and Sajjad Al-Iraqi (since 2020), and pleaded with the government and resistance factions to “consider these disappeared individuals as agents and return them to us.” Similarly, Mustafa Al-Dulaimi<\/a> (Post Impact: 5%)<\/strong> sarcastically asked the “honorable Iraqi resistance” to “consider the disappeared from the Sunni areas as the Zionist Elizabeth” and return them to their families, noting they do not have a Trump or Netanyahu to secure their release.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Based on an analysis of 569 X \/ Twitter posts conducted by Miqrab AI on September 10, 2025, the primary focus of online conversation in Iraq was the Israeli airstrike in Doha, which targeted Hamas leaders. This event dominated discussions, with users sharing details of the attack, speculating on its implications, and debating regional responses. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8217,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[72,73,78],"tags":[82,52,81,83],"class_list":["post-8216","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-twitter-x","category-iraq","category-daily","tag-daily-reports","tag-iraq-daily-social-media-trends","tag-iraq-public-opinion","tag-trending-x-twitter"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t2. Release of Elizabeth Tsurkov Sparks Outrage and Questions<\/h2>\n
3. Al-Muhandis Portrait Removed from Baghdad Airport<\/h2>\n
4. Hezbollah’s Reaction and Commentary on Doha Strike<\/h2>\n
5. Assassination of US Activist Charlie Kirk Reported<\/h2>\n
6. Qatar Calls for a “Collective Response” to Israeli Strike<\/h2>\n
7. Allegations of Extortion and Misconduct by Rayan Al-Kildani’s Militia<\/h2>\n
8. Praise for the Baghdad International Book Fair<\/h2>\n
9. Bahaa Al-Araji Faces Backlash for Controversial Statements<\/h2>\n
10. Calls to Reveal Fate of Forcibly Disappeared Iraqis<\/h2>\n