Based on an analysis of 428 X \/ Twitter posts on July 11, 2025, Miqrab AI identified several key narratives circulating in Iraq. The discourse was dominated by sharp political and religious criticism from prominent figures, particularly directed at Muqtada al-Sadr over his alleged role in the Tishreen protests. Regionally, the historic disarmament of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in Iraqi Kurdistan and Iraq’s deployment of firefighters to Syria were major topics of discussion. Domestically, the arrest of an activist in Basra for demanding clean water sparked outrage and accusations of suppressing dissent. Concurrently, unresolved security issues continued to surface, with new allegations in the Hisham al-Hashimi assassination case and warnings of a potential large-scale threat on Iraq’s western borders.<\/p>\n
Prominent political figure Faig Al-Sheikh Ali launched a scathing attack against Muqtada al-Sadr, holding him directly responsible for the killing of protesters during the Tishreen Revolution. In a post with very high engagement, Faig Al-Sheikh Ali\/My Word for History<\/a> (Post Impact: 52%)<\/strong> accused Sadr of ordering the killings through the “Blue Hats” militia to bring Mustafa Al-Kadhimi to power, declaring, “You will enter hell… because you ordered the killing of the Tishreen revolutionaries.”<\/em> The account also posted another popular tweet mocking a female supporter of Sadr, asserting that most of the world, including Iran, does not know who Zainab or Hussein are, and criticizing what he sees as excessive and performative religious devotion.<\/p>\n Multiple accounts reported that Iraq has dispatched a large number of civil defense vehicles to Syria to help combat widespread fires. A video shared by Hayder<\/a> (Post Impact: 48%)<\/strong> claimed that over 120 Iraqi fire trucks were heading to “occupied Syrian lands to support the al-Jolani authorities.” Another post from the same account showed a different convoy of 20 Iraqi firefighting teams heading towards Latakia. Rusly Al-Maliki<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong> also shared a video of the convoy, highlighting Iraq’s contribution to the firefighting efforts in Syria.<\/p>\n The arrest of activist Ammar Al-Helfi in Basra has drawn significant condemnation, with several accounts framing it as an act of suppression. Ahmed Albasheer<\/a> (Post Impact: 42%)<\/strong> sarcastically commented that Al-Helfi would not have been arrested if he were a member of Kata’ib Hezbollah, suggesting his views would have been protected under “the right to freedom of expression.” Hisham Ali<\/a> (Post Impact: 11%)<\/strong> and Yasser Eljuboori<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%)<\/strong> both stated that Al-Helfi was targeted simply for demanding potable water for the residents of Basra, questioning whether this has become a crime punishable by law.<\/p>\n A major regional development widely covered was the announcement by the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) that it would be laying down its arms, ending a 41-year conflict with Turkey. Accounts such as Hayder<\/a> (Post Impact: 11%)<\/strong> and Rusly Al-Maliki<\/a> (Post Impact: 16%)<\/strong> shared images of PKK fighters burning their weapons in Sulaymaniyah province, calling it a “historic moment.” The President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani<\/a> (Post Impact: 9%)<\/strong>, issued a statement welcoming the move as an important step in the peace process. Following this, Ahmad Abd Al-Sada<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong> argued that there is no longer any justification for the presence of Turkish military bases in northern Iraq and called on Iraqi resistance factions to expel them if the government fails to act.<\/p>\n A widely circulated post raised alarms about a potential security threat to Iraq. Hassan Alkaabi<\/a> (Post Impact: 31%)<\/strong> shared what he described as “semi-confirmed leaks” alleging that an army of 65,000 fighters\u2014comprising Uyghurs, Chechens, Afghans, and Arabs\u2014is waiting for “zero hour” to move towards the Iraqi border. The post claims these forces are supported by thousands of drones and have Turkish, American, and Israeli backing, with the expectation that they will be welcomed in Iraq’s western regions.<\/p>\n The meeting between Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani and Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has become a subject of political debate. Wasan Al-Shaikhli<\/a> (Post Impact: 25%)<\/strong> questioned the Grand Ayatollah’s decision, asking why he would receive Berri, who supports Hezbollah and the legitimacy of its weapons, while reportedly refusing to meet with Lebanese Army Commander Joseph Aoun, who calls for disarming the group. The post implies a contradiction in Sistani’s stance on armed non-state actors in the region.<\/p>\n Users shared satellite imagery that they claim shows the aftermath of an Iranian missile attack on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Dr. Hussein Al-Safi<\/a> (Post Impact: 24%)<\/strong> posted images purportedly showing the destruction of “the most powerful radar in the Middle East” by what he described as “very precise Iranian missiles.” Abu Darndesh Al-Askari<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%)<\/strong> also amplified the story, referring to the incident as the “Al Udeid base scandal coming to the surface.”<\/p>\n The assassination of security expert Hisham al-Hashimi continues to be a topic of discussion as new alleged evidence emerges. Wikileaks Iraq<\/a> (Post Impact: 5%)<\/strong> shared a document purportedly showing that the vehicle used in the assassination was registered to the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), specifically the 46th Brigade (Kata’ib Hezbollah). Steven Nabil<\/a> (Post Impact: 10%)<\/strong> noted that despite leaks, investigation documents, and weapons analysis pointing to Kata’ib Hezbollah’s involvement, the group’s representative, Hussein Mounis, is attempting to discredit the late al-Hashimi.<\/p>\n Derogatory remarks referring to the people of Erbil as “people of yogurt” (Laban Erbil) have prompted a strong defense of the city and its culture. Sajad Al-Jubori<\/a> (Post Impact: 16%)<\/strong> pushed back against the insult, reminding followers that “Laban Erbil” was the drink with which the people of Erbil welcomed displaced Iraqis in 2014 when other provinces closed their doors. Similarly, Emad Bajalan<\/a> (Post Impact: 9%)<\/strong> and Falah Al-Mashal<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong> condemned the comments as ignorant and highlighted Erbil’s long history of culture, knowledge, and struggle against dictatorships.<\/p>\n Accounts have reported changes in how salaries are being disbursed to members of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF). Posts by Omar Abd Al Sattar Mahmoud<\/a> (Post Impact: 9%)<\/strong> and Raad Hashim<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%)<\/strong> stated that banks now require PMF fighters to submit copies of their official identification documents in order to receive their salaries. This development was linked by Hisham Ali<\/a> (Post Impact: 10%)<\/strong> to American pressure, quoting MP Majed Shingali as saying, “America called and said the Hashd law won’t pass”<\/em> because it wants to restructure the PMF and integrate it into the official security forces.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Based on an analysis of 428 X \/ Twitter posts on July 11, 2025, Miqrab AI identified several key narratives circulating in Iraq. The discourse was dominated by sharp political and religious criticism from prominent figures, particularly directed at Muqtada al-Sadr over his alleged role in the Tishreen protests. 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7. Reports Claim Iranian Strike Destroyed US Radar in Qatar<\/h2>\n
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