Based on an analysis of 429 trending X \/ Twitter posts on May 18, 2025, by Miqrab AI, the primary narratives in Iraq focus on domestic political discontent and regional affairs. The most prominent conversations revolve around the legacy of the Tishreen (October) Revolution, with users questioning why it is still a contentious subject. Widespread criticism was directed at the perceived failure of the recent Arab Summit in Baghdad, with many users mocking the aggressive rhetoric of a government spokesperson and discussing a leaked report detailing internal political disputes that allegedly followed the event. Other significant trends include public outrage over a viral video showing a female public sector employee verbally abusing a worker, renewed concerns about Iraq’s security following an explosion at the Baiji oil refinery, and discussions on the government’s decision to ban the Salafist “Madkhali movement.” Regionally, conversations touched upon Kurdistan President Nechirvan Barzani’s praise for Iran’s Qasem Soleimani and reports about Hamas’s motivations for the October 7th attack.<\/p>\n
High-engagement posts commemorated the Tishreen Revolution, a pivotal moment in recent Iraqi history. Adnan Al-Taie<\/a> (Post Impact: 100%<\/strong>), a journalist, posed the direct question, “Why do they hate Tishreen?”<\/em> in a post associated with his program on UTV. Similarly, prominent political figure Faig Alsheakh\/My Word for History<\/a> (Post Impact: 98%<\/strong>) reaffirmed his support for the movement with the hashtag #\u0633\u062a\u0646\u062a\u0635\u0631_\u062b\u0648\u0631\u0629_\u062a\u0634\u0631\u064a\u0646 (#TheTishreenRevolutionWillBeVictorious<\/em>). The conversations reflect a continued belief among many social media users in the revolution’s goals and a sharp critique of the current political establishment’s perceived opposition to it.<\/p>\n Users widely criticized the outcome of the Arab Summit in Baghdad and the subsequent comments from the Prime Minister’s spokesperson. Haidar<\/a> (Post Impact: 58%<\/strong>) summarized the spokesperson’s remarks, which included aggressive statements like “We are the trunk of a palm tree; whoever we fall on, we kill, and whoever falls on us gets hurt.”<\/em> This rhetoric was mocked by users like Rusly Al-Maliki<\/a> (Post Impact: 37%<\/strong>) and criticized for its lack of diplomatic tact by Salim Al-Jumaili<\/a> (Post Impact: 14%<\/strong>). Najeh Abbas Al-Mizan<\/a> (Post Impact: 55%<\/strong>) pointed to the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim, leaving the summit as a sign of its failure, comparing it to his departure from a previous summit after which Bashar al-Assad fell.<\/p>\n A purported leaked report detailing political infighting following the Baghdad Arab Summit circulated widely after being shared by Faig Alsheakh\/My Word for History<\/a> (Post Impact: 98%<\/strong>). Alsheakh stated he received the document via email and published it for the media to verify, without confirming its accuracy. The report allegedly describes a confrontation in Humam Hamoudi’s house where Prime Minister Al-Sudani blamed the summit’s failure on the publication of a photo of Esmail Qaani, which led high-profile leaders like Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman to lower their representation. Mulla Aboud AlKarkhi<\/a> (Post Impact: 12%<\/strong>) commented that he believes the report is “100% correct”<\/em> because its details seem logical and realistic.<\/p>\n A video showing a female employee at the General Company for Foodstuff Trading threatening to drag a worker by his collar sparked outrage on X. Rusly Al-Maliki<\/a> (Post Impact: 70%<\/strong>) shared the video, asking for the woman’s name and stating, “Ma’am, I’d like to tell you that you are content until an official letter comes for you.”<\/em> HIBA Alnnayib<\/a> (Post Impact: 19%<\/strong>) and Yasser Eljuboori<\/a> (Post Impact: 11%<\/strong>) also shared the footage, with Eljuboori calling on the government spokesperson to address the issue and protect the dignity of employees at the Ministry of Trade.<\/p>\n Reports of a large explosion at the Baiji oil refinery in Salah al-Din province fueled concerns over Iraq’s security and the vulnerability of its oil infrastructure. Sufian Samarrai<\/a> (Post Impact: 61%<\/strong>) linked the explosion to the failure of the Baghdad Summit, suggesting that a “terrorist attack will strike Iraq at the heart of its oil production.”<\/em> Other journalists like Steven Nabil<\/a> (Post Impact: 9%<\/strong>) and analysts such as Ghaith Altamimi<\/a> (Post Impact: 9%<\/strong>) also shared news of the blast, describing it as an attack on federal energy facilities and one of the “ugliest and dirtiest methods of malicious wars.”<\/p>\n Citing a report from the *Wall Street Journal*, ZaidBenjamin Zaid Benjamin<\/a> (Post Impact: 63%<\/strong>) shared details from discovered documents suggesting that Hamas launched its October 7, 2023 attack to thwart peace negotiations between Israel and Saudi Arabia. According to the report, Hamas leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, told militants that an “exceptional action”<\/em> was needed to derail the normalization talks, which he feared would marginalize the Palestinian cause. The post notes that while the Hamas plan succeeded in halting the talks for the moment, it came at a devastating cost to Gaza.<\/p>\n The Iraqi National Security Advisory announced a ban on the “Madkhali movement,” a branch of Salafism, classifying it as a “high-risk movement.” Haidar<\/a> (Post Impact: 52%<\/strong>) reported that the decision came after an intelligence meeting and with the approval of provincial MPs and the Iraqi Sunni Endowment Diwan, directing security forces to combat the group in several provinces including Baghdad, Anbar, and Nineveh. In response, Othman Al-Mukhtar<\/a> (Post Impact: 15%<\/strong>) criticized the decision, calling the document a “scandal”<\/em> and arguing that the Madkhali movement is fundamentally based on absolute obedience to the ruler and non-interference in politics, suggesting the ban reveals how innocent people can be arrested on fabricated charges.<\/p>\n A conversation between the Somali President and the Iraqi Prime Minister about an old Iraqi-built oil refinery in Somalia sparked discussion online. Haidar<\/a> (Post Impact: 38%<\/strong>), citing the government spokesperson, detailed the exchange where the Somali President reminded the seemingly unaware Iraqi PM of the refinery built by Iraq in the 1970s and requested assistance in rebuilding it. In a follow-up post, Haidar<\/a> (Post Impact: 16%<\/strong>) added historical context, noting that Iraq completed the refinery in 1978 but it was nationalized by Somalia in the early 1980s. Wasan Al-Sheikhly<\/a> (Post Impact: 8%<\/strong>) mentioned that Iraq had many such projects abroad before 2003, including tea farms in Ceylon and cotton farms in Sudan.<\/p>\n Several accounts reported on remarks made by Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani in Tehran, where he praised the late Iranian General Qasem Soleimani. Sabereen news – Sabereen news<\/a> (Post Impact: 15%<\/strong>) and Shaho Al-Qaradaghi<\/a> (Post Impact: 8%<\/strong>) quoted Barzani stating, “General Soleimani was one of the first to come to our protection and break the ISIS siege on Erbil.”<\/em> Haidar<\/a> (Post Impact: 13%<\/strong>) framed Barzani’s comments as an “attack on the Iraqi government” while praising Iran. The statements were seen as highlighting Iran’s role in the fight against ISIS and contrasting with claims that Erbil defended itself alone.<\/p>\n A recurring theme of frustration with the state’s weakness in the face of armed factions and corruption was voiced by prominent commentators. Adnan Al-Taie<\/a> (Post Impact: 49%<\/strong>) questioned who would respect Iraq when armed factions operate outside the law and theft is rampant, stating that a respected state requires “confining weapons to the state, stopping theft, and respecting the law.”<\/em> This sentiment was echoed by Rusly Al-Maliki<\/a> (Post Impact: 16%<\/strong>), who promoted the hashtag #\u0645\u062a\u0635\u064a\u0631\u0648\u0646_\u062f\u0648\u0644\u0629 (#YouWillNotBecomeAState<\/em>) as the “slogan of the phase,” encapsulating the widespread feeling that Iraq is failing to establish the basic pillars of a functional and sovereign nation-state.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Based on an analysis of 429 trending X \/ Twitter posts on May 18, 2025, by Miqrab AI, the primary narratives in Iraq focus on domestic political discontent and regional affairs. 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Backlash Over Arab Summit and Government Spokesperson’s Remarks<\/h2>\n
3. Leaked Report on Post-Summit Political Infighting<\/h2>\n
4. Outrage Over Video of Employee Abusing a Worker<\/h2>\n
5. Explosion at Baiji Refinery Raises Security Concerns<\/h2>\n
6. Hamas Attack Linked to Saudi-Israeli Normalization<\/h2>\n
7. Government Bans Salafist “Madkhali Movement”<\/h2>\n
8. Discussion of Forgotten Iraqi Refinery in Somalia<\/h2>\n
9. Nechirvan Barzani Praises Iran’s Qasem Soleimani<\/h2>\n
10. Calls for State Control of Weapons and Rule of Law<\/h2>\n