Based on 448 Facebook posts analyzed by Miqrab AI on July 7, 2025, the dominant narratives in Iraq revolved around acute domestic crises, significant geopolitical shifts, and escalating internal political tensions. The most prominent local issue was the severe water shortage in Basra, which sparked public outcry and protests directed at the provincial government. Concurrently, major international developments captured Iraqi attention, including the United States’ decision to delist Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham as a terrorist organization and renewed tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear program involving statements from US and Israeli leaders. Domestically, friction intensified over the state’s sovereignty, highlighted by debates about a salary crisis within the Popular Mobilization Forces and a war of words between Sadrist proponents and armed factions over the control of weapons. These core themes were supplemented by government communications highlighting economic achievements, the annual commemoration of Ashura, and a controversy over Iraqi officers being dismissed for desecrating a US flag.<\/p>\n
The most engaging topic on Iraqi Facebook was the severe water crisis in Basra, with pages highlighting citizen suffering and protests. The page Ya’ani Tafaddal<\/a> (Post Impact: 100%)<\/strong> shared a video with the caption, “Basra is without water, who accepts this… and the governor is lamenting,”<\/em> criticizing the official response to the crisis. Protests were also covered by Ammar Al-Halifi<\/a> (Post Impact: 12%)<\/strong>, who posted a video from demonstrations in Shatt al-Arab with the hashtag #WeWantWater. Another video from the same page, Ammar Al-Halifi<\/a> (Post Impact: 22%)<\/strong>, showed the governor of Basra, Asaad Al-Eidani, at a mourning gathering, which was perceived in the context of the ongoing public discontent over the lack of basic services.<\/p>\n A major geopolitical development that garnered significant attention was the United States’ decision to remove Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), led by Ahmed al-Sharaa (formerly known as Abu Mohammad al-Jolani), from its list of terrorist organizations. Al-Khawa Al-Nadhifa<\/a> (Post Impact: 79%)<\/strong> was among the first to report the news directly. This move sparked related discussions and commentary on other pages, with some posts, like one from Ahmed Al-Thawaq<\/a> (Post Impact: 21%)<\/strong>, referring to internal political dynamics and claiming, “Al-Jolani’s team embarrasses the Sadrist movement with a forged letter.”<\/em> This indicates the news was quickly integrated into existing domestic political rivalries.<\/p>\n The financial stability of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), or Hashd al-Shaabi, emerged as a critical issue, with pages discussing a potential salary crisis. Mohammed Jabbar<\/a> (Post Impact: 63%)<\/strong> highlighted the severity of the situation in a video, suggesting that “next month people will sell their clothes to pay their salaries”<\/em> to support the PMF. In a detailed post, Baqir Jabr al-Zubaidi<\/a> (Post Impact: 15%)<\/strong> questioned the reasons for the crisis, asking if there was “an American role to stop the payment of Hashd salaries”<\/em> and calling on the government to protect the institution as part of the Iraqi military. The debate also touched on the broader financing of armed groups, as seen in a video by Samer Jawad<\/a> (Post Impact: 14%)<\/strong>, which contrasted the scrutiny over faction funding with alleged oil smuggling in the Kurdistan region.<\/p>\n A controversy surrounding the dismissal of senior security officers in Salah al-Din province after they were photographed stepping on an American flag drew widespread commentary. Al-Khawa Al-Nadhifa<\/a> (Post Impact: 53%)<\/strong> reported that a major general, two brigadiers, and two colonels were relieved of their duties. The page Yalla<\/a> (Post Impact: 17%)<\/strong> provided more context, stating the incident occurred in Tuz Khurmatu during Ashura ceremonies and that the dismissals came after an investigation by the Ministry of Interior. Baghdad<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong> also circulated the news, confirming that five senior officers were dismissed by the Ministry of Interior for the act.<\/p>\n The assassination of researcher Hisham al-Hashimi returned to the forefront of discussion following the circulation of a leaked video allegedly showing the confession of the prime suspect, Ahmed Hamdawi Owaid. The page Khan Jghan<\/a> (Post Impact: 21%)<\/strong> shared the video, claiming it was being published for the first time and that the accused admitted to “receiving orders from a current MP to carry out the operation.”<\/em> However, the Supreme Judicial Council quickly refuted the video’s contents. Baghdad<\/a> (Post Impact: 31%)<\/strong> and Ahmed Al-Thawaq<\/a> (Post Impact: 10%)<\/strong> both posted the Council’s official statement, which clarified that the suspect’s official testimony did not include the information in the video, and condemned the leak as an attempt to “mislead public opinion.”<\/em><\/p>\n A heated political debate over the control of weapons and state sovereignty dominated social media, pitting figures associated with Muqtada al-Sadr against armed factions. The page Kulna Al-Iraq wa Lil-Iraq<\/a> (Post Impact: 21%)<\/strong> reported on a statement by Abu Ali al-Askari, the security official for Kata’ib Hezbollah, who responded to Sadr’s call to disarm militias by declaring that “their weapons will not be surrendered.”<\/em> The same page, Kulna Al-Iraq wa Lil-Iraq<\/a> (Post Impact: 16%)<\/strong>, noted that Abu Alaa al-Walai of Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada also rejected calls for disarmament. The discourse was further complicated by disinformation; Tech 4 Peace<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong> debunked a forged document claiming Sadr had ordered the dissolution of Saraya al-Salam. Media personality Ahmad Mulla Talal<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong> framed the situation as the “Marja’iyya and Sadr raising the red card in the face of the non-state.”<\/em><\/p>\n Videos showing severe and “terrifying” floods in the US state of Texas were widely shared across Iraqi Facebook pages, capturing significant user engagement. Iraq Plus Network<\/a> (Post Impact: 85%)<\/strong> posted a video of the dramatic flooding, labeling it as “terrifying floods in the state of Texas in #America.”<\/em> The same footage and description were shared by other pages, including Mosul – MOSUL<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%)<\/strong>, indicating a high level of interest in international disaster news among the Iraqi audience. The posts focused solely on documenting the event without additional commentary.<\/p>\n Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani’s official page and pro-government accounts were active in promoting government achievements and high-level meetings. Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani<\/a> (Post Impact: 29%)<\/strong> shared details of his meeting with the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mohsen Al-Mandalawi, to discuss cooperation and preparations for elections. On the economic front, Iraqeen W Bas<\/a> (Post Impact: 23%)<\/strong> highlighted a statement from the Prime Minister declaring that Iraq has nearly achieved self-sufficiency in petroleum products. Additionally, Al-Qasr Al-Hukoumi<\/a> (Post Impact: 16%)<\/strong> celebrated the growth of electronic payments, stating they reached 1.37 trillion dinars in 2025, which it described as a measure that has struck a blow to corrupt employees.<\/p>\n The religious commemoration of Ashura was a significant theme, with pages associated with Muqtada al-Sadr actively covering related events. The Private Office of His Eminence Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr<\/a> (Post Impact: 31%)<\/strong> shared a video of the Al-Sadr family guesthouse in Qom, Iran, providing services to visitors during the mourning period. The same page also announced that Sadr was personally reviewing the locations of mourning councils across Iraq, commenting “Every day is Ashura”<\/em>, and shared videos of similar services being provided by the Al-Sadr guesthouse in Lebanon. In a related post, the RCD – Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue<\/a> (Post Impact: 27%)<\/strong> described the revolution of Imam Hussein as an extension of the Prophet Muhammad’s mission against injustice and for human dignity.<\/p>\n International relations, particularly concerning statements from former US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding Iran, were a major topic. Al Jazeera – Iraq<\/a> (Post Impact: 17%)<\/strong> quoted Trump as saying, “The Iranian nuclear program has been wiped out,”<\/em> and that he hopes not to have to strike Iran again. In another post, Al Jazeera – Iraq<\/a> (Post Impact: 9%)<\/strong> reported Trump’s view that Iran now respects the US. Steven Nabil<\/a> (Post Impact: 19%)<\/strong> reported that Netanyahu intended to nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. The same page also covered Netanyahu’s controversial statement that “Gaza residents should be able to leave Gaza if they want,”<\/em> adding that he is working with the US to find countries that could accept them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Based on 448 Facebook posts analyzed by Miqrab AI on July 7, 2025, the dominant narratives in Iraq revolved around acute domestic crises, significant geopolitical shifts, and escalating internal political tensions. The most prominent local issue was the severe water shortage in Basra, which sparked public outcry and protests directed at the provincial government. 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US Delists Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham as a Terrorist Organization<\/h2>\n
3. Concerns Over Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) Salary Crisis<\/h2>\n
4. Officers Dismissed for Desecrating US Flag During Ashura<\/h2>\n
5. Leaked Confession in Hisham al-Hashimi Assassination Case<\/h2>\n
6. Tensions Rise Between Sadrists and Armed Factions Over Weapons<\/h2>\n
7. Widespread Sharing of Flooding Videos from Texas, USA<\/h2>\n
8. Government Highlights Economic Progress and Official Meetings<\/h2>\n
9. Religious Pages Commemorate Ashura Activities<\/h2>\n
10. Focus on Tensions Between Trump, Netanyahu, and Iran<\/h2>\n