Based on an analysis of 685 X \/ Twitter posts trending in Iraq on June 25, 2025, Miqrab AI identified several key narratives. The primary focus was on the aftermath of the Iran-Israel conflict, with extensive discussion dedicated to statements by U.S. President Donald Trump, who claimed Iran coordinated its attacks with the U.S. and that its ballistic missiles were very powerful. Another dominant topic was the domestic arrest of media activist Abbas Falah al-Ardawi by the Ministry of Defense for allegedly harming national security, an action that drew both support and condemnation. Prominent political figures like Faig al-Sheikh Ali used the platform to voice strong anti-Iran and anti-militia sentiments. Other conversations revolved around Iran’s internal affairs, such as the execution of alleged spies, and criticism of the Iraqi government’s decisions, including a gift of tablet devices to Jordan.<\/p>\n
A significant conversation centered on statements by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the recent conflict with Iran. ZaidBenjamin<\/a> (Post Impact: 51%)<\/strong> and Sheikh Thair al-Bayati<\/a> (Post Impact: 3%)<\/strong> highlighted Trump’s claim that Iran had sought permission before its attack, quoting him as saying, “The Iranians were very kind and warned us and asked us if one o’clock was a convenient time.”<\/em> This was framed by some as evidence of a pre-arranged “play.” Conversely, Mustafa Jabbar Sanad<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong> shared other parts of Trump’s speech where he noted that “Israel was significantly damaged by Iranian missiles”<\/em> and that “the Iranian ballistic [missile] is very powerful.”<\/em> Maan Habib<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%)<\/strong> also quoted Trump stating that Israeli agents confirmed “massive destruction” at Iran’s Fordow facility after the strike.<\/p>\n The arrest of media activist Abbas Falah al-Ardawi generated widespread debate. The Iraqi Ministry of Defence<\/a> (Post Impact: 8%)<\/strong> and Steven Nabil<\/a> (Post Impact: 25%)<\/strong> circulated the official statement, which claimed al-Ardawi was arrested under a judicial warrant for a “provocative post”<\/em> that insulted the security establishment and harmed national security. The statement affirmed that freedom of expression stops at the limits of national security. The arrest was praised by accounts like Sajad Aljubori<\/a> (Post Impact: 15%)<\/strong>, who thanked the Commander-in-Chief. However, it was sharply criticized by others. Emad Al Musafir<\/a> (Post Impact: 15%)<\/strong> questioned why the ministry acted on a tweet while ignoring public calls to overthrow the political system. Similarly, Wesam Aziz<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%)<\/strong> expressed solidarity with al-Ardawi, arguing that authorities ignore “agents” who attack the PMF and support Israel.<\/p>\n Political figure Faig al-Sheikh Ali published two highly engaged posts reaffirming his strong opposition to Iran and its allied militias. In one post, Faig al-Sheikh Ali\/kalimati liltarikh<\/a> (Post Impact: 37%)<\/strong> addressed the “revolutionaries of October,” stating that he has not wavered in his anti-Iran position despite the ceasefire with Israel and that he will not be shaken by shifting political stances. He directly challenged the militias, saying, “You are confronting a man with a heart of iron!”<\/em> In another post, Faig al-Sheikh Ali\/kalimati liltarikh<\/a> (Post Impact: 28%)<\/strong> commented on Iran’s arrest of over 700 people for allegedly spying for Israel. He suggested they are likely innocent Iranians who simply hate the ruling regime, calling the “turbans” in power “murderers and scoundrels.”<\/em><\/p>\n The ceasefire between Iran and Israel was a major topic of analysis and commentary. Omar Abdul Sattar Mahmoud<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong> described the “fragile ceasefire”<\/em> as a form of “surrender.”<\/em> This sentiment was echoed by Dhafer Al-Ani<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong>, who accused Iran of hypocrisy for pushing Hamas to reject a ceasefire for over a year while quickly agreeing to one itself after just 12 days of long-distance confrontation. In contrast, analyst David Yassin<\/a> (Post Impact: 8%)<\/strong> argued that the war was not meant to topple the regime quickly but to induce “self-dismantling.”<\/em> He claimed the real goal was to disrupt command and control, stating that “the ‘old Iran’ has been taken out of service.”<\/em> Rusly Al-Maliki<\/a> (Post Impact: 8%)<\/strong> suggested the war would resume more intensely after Israel resupplies its air defenses, believing the fall of the Iranian regime is still “very likely.”<\/em><\/p>\n Reports of Iran executing individuals accused of spying for Israel drew significant attention. Hayder<\/a> (Post Impact: 22%)<\/strong> reported that Iran carried out the death sentence against three spies, one of whom was an Iraqi Kurdish citizen named Rasoul Ahmed Rasoul. This event was linked to a broader context by Faig al-Sheikh Ali\/kalimati liltarikh<\/a> (Post Impact: 28%)<\/strong>, who noted that Iran had arrested over 700 people on charges of spying for Israel. He expressed doubt about their guilt, suggesting their only crime was their hatred for the Iranian regime.<\/p>\n The Iraqi government’s decision to gift 12,000 tablet devices to Jordan for its census was met with criticism and suspicion. The account Hayder<\/a> (Post Impact: 14%)<\/strong> framed the gift as inappropriate, listing recent actions by Jordan seen as hostile to Iraq, including the king refusing to attend a summit in Baghdad and Jordan charging stranded Iraqis $2,000 to transit its territory. The pro-militia channel Sabereen news<\/a> (Post Impact: 4%)<\/strong> raised security alarms, demanding an investigation into the potential for leaking citizens’ data from the used census tablets to a foreign country it described as the “whore of the Zionist entity.”<\/em><\/p>\n The condition of an Iraqi army radar system at Taji Base, reportedly damaged in an attack, became a point of discussion. Aayad Al Twfan<\/a> (Post Impact: 11%)<\/strong> shared a video about the radar, claiming it was sold to Iraq by the U.S. for $100 million, a price “far exceeding its real value.” The post implies corruption and waste. Separately, Mahdi Majeed<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%)<\/strong> sarcastically thanked pro-Iran militias for destroying parts of Iraq’s radar network, suggesting they are weakening the country’s defenses against potential Israeli strikes. He wrote, “Praise be to God who made Israel’s enemies stupid, destroying their own property with their own hands.”<\/em><\/p>\n Several accounts posted sharp critiques of Iran’s economic state and its political influence over factions in Iraq. Cliff Captain<\/a> (Post Impact: 15%)<\/strong> contrasted Iran’s $410 billion GDP for 90 million people with Israel’s $510 billion GDP for under 10 million. The post describes Iraq as being mired in waste and dependency, with an “illegitimate son” seeking “adoption” by Iran. In a similar vein, Mahdi Majeed<\/a> (Post Impact: 11%)<\/strong> mocked the notion of an Iranian victory over Israel, sarcastically comparing it to the “virginity of Miss Mia Khalifa.”<\/em> These posts reflect a narrative of disdain for Iran’s power and its followers in Iraq.<\/p>\n The visit of the Iranian consul to the Ardawi tribe in Najaf was reported with suspicion by several accounts, linking it to wider concerns about Iranian influence. Raad Hashim<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%)<\/strong> questioned if the consul received permission from the Iraqi Foreign Ministry for the visit, which was met with “enthusiastic chants.”<\/em> The account {Manasat al-Iraq}<\/a> (Post Impact: 5%)<\/strong> directly connected the visit to the recent arrest of activist Abbas al-Ardawi, a member of the tribe. The post suggested the visit ensures his release, stating, “As long as the Iranian consul is with the Ardaweyeen, it is certain that Abbas al-Ardawi will be released these days.”<\/em><\/p>\n Sunni cleric Sheikh Khaled al-Mulla received praise from the account Wasan Al-Shaikhli<\/a> (Post Impact: 16%)<\/strong> in a post that described him as “the real representative of the Sunni component in Iraq”<\/em> and someone who “deserves all respect and appreciation.”<\/em> The sentiment was reinforced in another post from Wasan Al-Shaikhli<\/a> (Post Impact: 5%)<\/strong>, which shared a video purportedly showing Sheikh al-Mulla delivering the “strongest rebuke in Iraq’s history”<\/em> to tribal leader Ali Hatem Suleiman. The posts position al-Mulla as a respected and authoritative Sunni figure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Based on an analysis of 685 X \/ Twitter posts trending in Iraq on June 25, 2025, Miqrab AI identified several key narratives. 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Ministry of Defense Arrests Activist al-Ardawi<\/h2>\n
3. Faig al-Sheikh Ali’s Defiant Anti-Iran Stance<\/h2>\n
4. Debates on the Iran-Israel Ceasefire Outcome<\/h2>\n
5. Iran Executes Three ‘Spies’, Including an Iraqi<\/h2>\n
6. Criticism of Iraq Gifting Tablets to Jordan<\/h2>\n
7. Damaged Radar at Taji Base Sparks Discussion<\/h2>\n
8. Economic and Political Criticism of Iran’s Influence<\/h2>\n
9. Iranian Consul’s Visit to Najaf Tribe Raises Concern<\/h2>\n
10. Praise for Sunni Cleric Sheikh Khaled al-Mulla<\/h2>\n