Based on an analysis of 423 X \/ Twitter posts trending on May 10, 2025, Miqrab AI identified several key narratives dominating the Iraqi social media landscape. The most prominent discussions revolved around regional conflicts, particularly the India-Pakistan ceasefire, which was attributed to US and Saudi mediation, sparking commentary on Iraq’s own regional positioning. Domestically, the long-standing Khor Abdullah waterway dispute with Kuwait resurfaced, with politicians trading accusations over sovereignty. There was also significant chatter surrounding Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa (formerly al-Jolani), following an Iraqi MP’s call for his arrest, a move seen by many as serving Iranian interests. Preparations for the upcoming Arab Summit in Baghdad drew both praise and criticism, while leaked videos allegedly showing harsh prison conditions sparked public concern. A viral video depicting the kindness of Iraqi soldiers towards a Syrian pilgrim also garnered significant positive attention.<\/p>\n
A video shared by Wasan Al-Shaikhli<\/a> (Post Impact: 100%)<\/strong> showing Iraqi soldiers assisting a Syrian man gained massive traction online. According to the post, the man wanted to visit the holy city of Karbala but did not have money for the fare. The video shows the soldiers giving him a ride in a military Humvee. The post celebrated the soldiers as “heroes” for their compassionate act, which resonated widely with Iraqi social media users as a positive and heartwarming story.<\/p>\n Multiple accounts reported on a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. Haider<\/a> (Post Impact: 36%)<\/strong> noted a claim from Saudi media that the deal was due to Saudi pressure, but that “Trump announced it and confiscated the Saudi diplomatic achievement.”<\/em> Zaid Benjamin<\/a> (Post Impact: 3%)<\/strong> posted a direct quote from Donald Trump announcing the US-brokered ceasefire. Others, like Ali Fadhil<\/a> (Post Impact: 9%)<\/strong> and Rusly Al-Maliki<\/a> (Post Impact: 8%)<\/strong>, used the event to criticize pro-Iran factions in Iraq for their silence. Ali Fadhil sarcastically asked why slogans like “The road to Jerusalem passes through New Delhi”<\/em> hadn’t appeared, while Rusly Al-Maliki commented that the “tails” were waiting for Iran’s position before “they start barking.”<\/p>\n The territorial dispute over the Khor Abdullah waterway was a major topic. Faig al-Sheikh Ali\/My word for history<\/a> (Post Impact: 14%)<\/strong> taunted what he called “pro-Iran militia electronic flies”<\/em> over their failed campaign accusing him of selling the waterway. In contrast, Ahmad Al-Thawaq<\/a> (Post Impact: 10%)<\/strong> shared statements from Nouri al-Maliki claiming that while the UN Security Council had given Khor Abdullah to Kuwait, his government managed to return it to Iraq, asserting “Khor Abdullah is Iraq’s and we will never allow it to be touched.”<\/em> Meanwhile, _. suhair Al_jumaili<\/a> (Post Impact: 4%)<\/strong> quoted Kuwaiti thinker Abdullah Al-Nafisi, who allegedly referred to Iraqi politicians as “beggars,” implying Khor Abdullah is Iraqi because Kuwait had to pay them.<\/p>\n MP Hadi Al-Salami’s announcement that he had circulated an arrest warrant for Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa (al-Jolani) to be executed upon his arrival in Baghdad sparked controversy. Shaho Al-Qaradaghi<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong> questioned whether this stance was for Iran or Iraq. Sajad Al-Jubori<\/a> (Post Impact: 5%)<\/strong> criticized the move, asking, “On what basis did you circulate [his] name to the security services?”<\/em> noting that the Prime Minister had already met with him. Haider<\/a> (Post Impact: 4%)<\/strong> shared a statement from Nouri al-Maliki, who also expressed his lack of knowledge and disapproval of PM Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani’s meeting with al-Jolani in Qatar, stating there was “no need for it.”<\/em><\/p>\n As Baghdad prepared to host the Arab Summit, prominent political figures welcomed the event. Mohammed Al-Halbousi<\/a> (Post Impact: 5%)<\/strong> expressed hope that its outcomes would “meet the challenges of the current phase and the aspirations of the Arab people.”<\/em> Similarly, Ammar Al-Hakim<\/a> (Post Impact: 4%)<\/strong> praised the government’s efforts and described the summit as an opportunity to address strategic files. However, some voices like Yasser Eljuboori<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%)<\/strong> criticized the excessive spending, questioning why Iraq was paying for the travel and expenses of numerous foreign media personalities when local journalists were available.<\/p>\n Politician Faig al-Sheikh Ali launched scathing attacks against what he described as pro-Iran militias and their online supporters. In one post, Faig al-Sheikh Ali\/My word for history<\/a> (Post Impact: 14%)<\/strong> accused them of running a failed smear campaign against him regarding the Khor Abdullah issue and challenged them to find new material. In another widely shared post<\/a> (Post Impact: 8%)<\/strong>, he called for global action against Iran under Khamenei, stating, “The crimes committed by Khamenei and Iran in Gaza, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, and my country Iraq are not something that can be overlooked.”<\/em> His posts position him as a staunch opponent of Iranian influence in Iraq and the region.<\/p>\n Social media users discussed videos reportedly leaked from Iraqi prisons. One video shared by Haider<\/a> (Post Impact: 4%)<\/strong> showed a fight between inmates from Baghdad and Najaf, which allegedly led to wider tensions across Iraq’s prison system. Othman Al-Mukhtar<\/a> (Post Impact: 3%)<\/strong> claimed the videos from al-Taji prison were “nothing compared to what happens daily,”<\/em> alleging that drugs are sold by staff and prisoners are systematically raped. Dr. Ghalib Al-Daami<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%)<\/strong> called the situation a “scandal” and demanded clarification from the Ministries of Justice and Interior regarding which authority is responsible for these prisons.<\/p>\n A highly engaged post by Adnan Al-Taie<\/a> (Post Impact: 21%)<\/strong> strongly criticized the appointment of an unnamed individual as the head of a commission. Al-Taie alleged the person was nominated solely for being a sycophant, stating, “You were nominated as head of the commission for being a flatterer in the life of the Sayyid!”<\/em> He further claimed the appointee has no qualifications in media and is a failure as a poet, presenter, and manager, arguing that his only skill is “sycophancy and obsequiousness.”<\/p>\n2. India-Pakistan Ceasefire and International Mediation<\/h2>\n
3. Khor Abdullah Waterway Dispute with Kuwait Resurfaces<\/h2>\n
4. Controversy Over Arrest Warrant for Syrian Leader al-Jolani<\/h2>\n
5. Politicians Welcome Arab Summit in Baghdad<\/h2>\n
6. Faig al-Sheikh Ali Attacks Pro-Iran Groups<\/h2>\n
7. Leaked Videos Reveal Harsh Iraqi Prison Conditions<\/h2>\n
8. Criticism of an Official’s Appointment<\/h2>\n
9. Sufian Al-Samarrai Denounces ‘Jihadists’<\/h2>\n