An analysis of 409 Facebook posts trending in Iraq on June 28, 2025, conducted by Miqrab AI, reveals a landscape dominated by political tensions, allegations of official corruption, and security-related incidents. The most viral topics included a high-profile expos\u00e9 targeting the governor of Muthanna and widespread reports on the arrest of a lawyer in Baghdad. Concurrently, discussions focused on government infrastructure projects, such as the opening of new overpasses, and environmental concerns, specifically the drying of a major waterfall. Official clarifications from security services regarding rumored incidents also featured prominently, alongside political figures announcing their electoral candidacies and delivering polarizing speeches that generated significant engagement.<\/p>\n
The most engaging story centered on allegations of corruption against the governor of Muthanna, Muhannad Al-Atabi. The page Haider Al-Hamdani<\/a> (Post Impact: 90%)<\/strong> published a video report claiming to expose the governor’s “secret wealth,” which allegedly includes some of the world’s most expensive cars, vast sums of money, and properties worth millions. The post framed this information as a revelation of significant corruption. Another page, Haider Khalaf Ghazi<\/a> (Post Impact: 3%)<\/strong>, echoed these concerns by questioning the origin of the governor’s luxury vehicles, including a BMW and a Tahoe.<\/p>\n Multiple pages reported on the arrest of lawyer Zainab Jawad, sparking considerable discussion. Steven Nabil<\/a> (Post Impact: 66%)<\/strong> broke the story, stating that PMF security forces arrested her at a checkpoint at the entrance of Baghdad as she was returning from Erbil. The news was quickly shared by other outlets like Baghdad<\/a> (Post Impact: 5%)<\/strong>, Iraq 24<\/a> (Post Impact: 5%)<\/strong>, and Thezelma<\/a> (Post Impact: 5%)<\/strong>, which all specified the location and time of the arrest. The posts collectively raised alarm about the circumstances surrounding her detention.<\/p>\n A story claiming that the Danish Military College is studying the sacrifices of the late Iraqi intelligence officer Captain Harith al-Sudani gained significant traction. The page Baghdad<\/a> (Post Impact: 56%)<\/strong> initially posted the claim, presenting it as an international recognition of his heroism. However, this narrative was later challenged by the page Min Baghdad<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%)<\/strong>, which cited the fact-checking group “Tech 4 Peace.” This counter-post asserted that the widely circulated photo was fabricated and actually depicted a Eurocorps training exercise unrelated to al-Sudani or the Danish college.<\/p>\n Major General Yahya Rasool, the well-known former military spokesman, announced his entry into politics. On his official page, Yahya Rasool<\/a> (Post Impact: 45%)<\/strong>, he declared his move from the “fields of battle” to the “field of decision and service,” vowing to be a voice for the Iraqi people. The page Steven Nabil<\/a> (Post Impact: 8%)<\/strong> provided further details, reporting that Rasool would be running for parliament as part of Nouri al-Maliki’s State of Law coalition.<\/p>\n Environmental concerns were highlighted in reports about the Gali Ali Beg waterfall in Erbil drying up. The page Al-Khawa Al-Nadheefa<\/a> (Post Impact: 42%)<\/strong> reported that the famous waterfall’s flow had ceased due to a lack of rainfall and general water scarcity, leaving tourists disappointed. This news was also covered by Rusly Al-Maliki<\/a> (Post Impact: 10%)<\/strong>, who lamented the “death” of Iraq’s largest waterfall. The page Yalla<\/a> (Post Impact: 9%)<\/strong> noted the irony that the landmark, featured on the 5,000 dinar banknote, has run dry and emphasized the need for a solution.<\/p>\n The Iraqi National Intelligence Service (INIS) issued a statement to debunk rumors about the death of an Iraqi citizen in Damascus. Following social media claims that an elderly Iraqi was killed for sectarian reasons, the Iraqi National Intelligence Service<\/a> (Post Impact: 22%)<\/strong> clarified that an investigation found the man died of a heart attack due to chronic illnesses and was not murdered. This official account was shared widely by pages such as Al-Khawa Al-Nadheefa<\/a> (Post Impact: 25%)<\/strong> and Support for Iraqi Security Forces<\/a> (Post Impact: 17%)<\/strong>. The page Tech 4 Peace<\/a> (Post Impact: 9%)<\/strong> also provided a summary of the situation, noting that the journalist who first reported the murder claim continues to dispute the official findings.<\/p>\n The inauguration of new infrastructure projects by the Prime Minister received extensive coverage. The official page of The Engineer Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani<\/a> (Post Impact: 14%)<\/strong> announced the opening of the Al-Toubji rotating overpasses in Baghdad, part of a larger initiative to ease traffic congestion. The event was covered by numerous pages, including Steven Nabil<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%)<\/strong>, Al-Adhamiya News<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong>, and Al-Qasr Al-Hukoumi<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong>, which shared photos and videos of the new bridges, portraying the opening as a key government success.<\/p>\n A number of pages shared warnings about an upcoming heatwave in Iraq. Quoting the meteorological authority, Ayun Baghdadia<\/a> (Post Impact: 10%)<\/strong> and Al-Khawa Al-Nadheefa<\/a> (Post Impact: 9%)<\/strong> both reported that the heatwave would reach its peak on Sunday and Monday before temperatures begin to fall. The page Diyala TV<\/a> (Post Impact: 4%)<\/strong> added that temperatures were expected to reach 50 degrees Celsius, described as half the boiling point.<\/p>\n A speech by Dr. Hanan Al-Fatlawi at the Arab Parliament generated massive engagement from a single post on her official page. In the video shared by Dr. Hanan Al-Fatlawi<\/a> (Post Impact: 100%)<\/strong>, she reaffirmed Iraq’s strong stance against “Zionist aggression” and delivered several provocative statements. She gave thanks to those who, in her words, “made me see the sky of Tel Aviv lit up,” “exposed the lie that the entity is invincible,”<\/em> and revealed Israel’s Iron Dome to be a “paper dome.”<\/em> These remarks, praising attacks against Israel, were the source of the post’s extremely high impact.<\/p>\n2. Arrest of Prominent Lawyer Zainab Jawad<\/h2>\n
3. Story of Martyr Harith al-Sudani Debated<\/h2>\n
4. Yahya Rasool Announces Parliamentary Candidacy<\/h2>\n
5. Gali Ali Beg Waterfall Dries Up in Erbil<\/h2>\n
6. Official Clarification on Death of Iraqi in Syria<\/h2>\n
7. PM Al-Sudani Opens Al-Toubji Overpasses in Baghdad<\/h2>\n
8. Pages Warn of Approaching Heatwave<\/h2>\n
9. Dr. Hanan Al-Fatlawi’s Speech at Arab Parliament<\/h2>\n
10. Mustafa Sanad Condemns Controversial Opinion Piece<\/h2>\n