Based on an analysis of 460 Facebook posts trending on July 10, 2025, Miqrab AI identified several key narratives circulating in Iraq. The most prominent discussions revolved around the activities of political and religious leaders, particularly Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani and Muqtada al-Sadr, in commemorating Ashura. Widespread warnings about an intense heatwave sweeping the country also garnered significant engagement. Additionally, social media users commemorated the anniversary of Mosul’s liberation from ISIS, sharing stories of heroism and remembrance. Other notable topics included a legal case against activist Ammar Al-Halfi, announcements from the Ministry of Higher Education regarding student admissions, and public interest stories about humanitarian efforts and international affairs.<\/p>\n
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani’s personal and official pages shared news of his attendance at a Husseini mourning council in Baghdad. The event, hosted by Hadi Al-Amiri, the Secretary-General of the Badr Organization, was held to commemorate Ashura. Posts from both the Prime Minister’s personal account, Mohamed Shia Alsudani<\/a> (Post Impact: 60%)<\/strong>, and the The Media Office of the Iraqi Prime Minister<\/a> (Post Impact: 13%)<\/strong>, showed Al-Sudani participating in the religious ceremony alongside other officials, highlighting the government’s participation in the significant Shiite religious event.<\/p>\n A major topic of discussion was the arrival of an intense heatwave in Iraq. Multiple weather and news pages, including Telescope Iraq<\/a> (Post Impact: 31%)<\/strong> and Al-Khawa Al-Nadhifa<\/a> (Post Impact: 25%)<\/strong>, warned citizens of a “scorching hot air mass”<\/em> that has begun to center over the country. According to these pages, which cited meteorological sources, temperatures are expected to reach or exceed 50 degrees Celsius. The posts emphasized that the heat would be unusually persistent, with Diyala Diyala TV<\/a> (Post Impact: 10%)<\/strong> and Nafs Iraq<\/a> (Post Impact: 11%)<\/strong> noting that residents would feel the extreme heat even during the night.<\/p>\n Several pages dedicated to security and national news commemorated the anniversary of the liberation of Mosul from ISIS. The head of the Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service (Icts)<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong>, Lieutenant General Karim Al-Tamimi, issued a formal statement congratulating the Iraqi people, the religious authority, and all branches of the armed forces on the victory. Other pages, like The Tactical Cell<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong> and Support for Iraqi Security Forces<\/a> (Post Impact: 8%)<\/strong>, shared photos and memories from the historic battles, paying tribute to the martyrs and highlighting the fierce resistance faced by the Iraqi forces. The page of spokesperson Yehia Rasool<\/a> (Post Impact: 5%)<\/strong> shared a video from the battle, stating, “Memories that cannot be forgotten from the heart of the battle, where the blood of victory mixed with the tears of the survivors.”<\/em><\/p>\n A video shared by the page Ardhah<\/a> (Post Impact: 63%)<\/strong>, which gained significant engagement, reported on what it described as a “new embarrassing situation for French President Macron due to his wife’s behavior.”<\/em> The short video clip shows the French First Lady, Brigitte Macron, during a formal event where her actions and interaction with another official appear to cause visible discomfort for her husband. The post provided no further context on the event’s location or date, focusing solely on the perceived awkwardness of the public moment captured on camera.<\/p>\n Humanitarian activist Hisham Al-Dhabi<\/a> (Post Impact: 56%)<\/strong> shared a highly engaging video celebrating the success of Yousef, one of the young boys under his care. The post announced that Yousef is preparing to travel with renowned Iraqi director Mohamed Al-Daraji to participate in an international film festival for his role in the film “Arkala a Dream That Wasn’t.” Al-Dhabi expressed immense pride, sharing a video of himself with Yousef from two years prior during the film’s shooting. He emphasized the importance of his mission, stating, “It is our right to be proud of our children and their right upon us to strive, struggle, and work to provide a safe and stable environment for them.”<\/em><\/p>\n Activist Ammar Al-Halfi<\/a> (Post Impact: 18%)<\/strong> announced that an arrest warrant had been issued against him, which he called the “price for speaking the truth.”<\/em> In a subsequent, more engaged post, he condemned a late-night raid on his home, stating it was “wrong” and had terrorized his children. Despite this, Al-Halfi expressed his faith in the Iraqi judiciary and stated his intention to voluntarily surrender to the court on Sunday, as reported on his page Ammar Al-Halfi<\/a> (Post Impact: 31%)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The Private Office of Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr<\/a> (Post Impact: 20%)<\/strong> was active in sharing updates related to the commemoration of Ashura. One post announced that, under al-Sadr’s direction, the Al-Sadr guest house in Lebanon is continuing to provide services to mourners. In another update, the page reported that al-Sadr had been briefed on the numerous Husseini mourning councils being held across Iraq. According to the office<\/a> (Post Impact: 13%)<\/strong>, al-Sadr blessed these gatherings and urged followers to “Continue on the path of Hussein.”<\/em><\/p>\n The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research<\/a> (Post Impact: 19%)<\/strong> announced a major decision regarding graduate studies admissions for the 2025-2026 academic year. Minister Dr. Naim Al-Aboudi directed universities to process vacant seats, allowing for the transfer of unfilled spots and granting an additional five points to applicants in critical cases. This “exceptional plan” resulted in the acceptance of nearly 32,000 students. In a separate announcement, the Ministry<\/a> (Post Impact: 5%)<\/strong> also opened applications for students from the previous academic year (2023-2024) and those wishing to amend their university nominations.<\/p>\n Defense Minister Thabet Muhammad Saeed Al-Abbasi launched a new initiative to simplify administrative procedures for military personnel, as reported by pages like Support for Iraqi Security Forces<\/a> (Post Impact: 8%)<\/strong> and Maher Mouhi::Voice of the Nation’s Protectors<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong>. The Minister inaugurated three “intermediate stations” for issuing official records, a process developed in coordination with the Ministry of Interior. The move was praised as a “qualitative leap” by pages such as Iraqeen W Bas<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong>, which highlighted that it will significantly ease the process for service members to complete their official transactions.<\/p>\n Several pages, including Min Baghdad<\/a> (Post Impact: 9%)<\/strong>, reported that Iraq is providing aid to Syria to combat ongoing wildfires. Citing Syrian Emergency Services, the posts stated that Iraq has sent ground firefighting teams and personnel to help extinguish the forest fires in Latakia. The Iraqi Media Center<\/a> (Post Impact: 3%)<\/strong> added, quoting the Iraqi Civil Defense, that a total of 20 firefighting teams would be dispatched to participate in the international effort.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Based on an analysis of 460 Facebook posts trending on July 10, 2025, Miqrab AI identified several key narratives circulating in Iraq. 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Severe Heatwave Hits Iraq<\/h2>\n
3. Commemorating the Anniversary of Mosul’s Liberation<\/h2>\n
4. French First Lady Causes Awkward Moment<\/h2>\n
5. Hisham Al-Dhabi Celebrates Youth’s Success<\/h2>\n
6. Activist Ammar Al-Halfi Faces Arrest Warrant<\/h2>\n
7. Muqtada al-Sadr’s Office on Ashura Activities<\/h2>\n
8. Higher Education Ministry on Graduate Studies & Admissions<\/h2>\n
9. Defense Ministry Simplifies Personnel Procedures<\/h2>\n
10. Iraq Sends Firefighters to Battle Syrian Wildfires<\/h2>\n