Based on an analysis of (435) X \/ Twitter posts trending on April 25, 2025, Miqrab AI identified several key themes and narratives dominating online conversations in Iraq. The most prominent story involved an official Iraqi delegation, led by the head of the intelligence service, visiting Damascus to meet with the new Syrian leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa. This visit, along with controversial Iraqi wheat shipments to Syria, sparked widespread debate, with some users criticizing the government for engaging with a figure formerly known as the terrorist leader “al-Jolani,” while the government framed the visit as crucial for security and economic cooperation. Other significant conversations included fierce criticism of Iran’s alleged influence over an Iraqi court ruling on the Khor Abdullah maritime agreement with Kuwait, heated religious debates stemming from remarks by Iran’s Supreme Leader, and domestic political controversies surrounding the release of a former MP and the political activities of Yazan Mashaan al-Jubouri.<\/p>\n
A top story across Iraqi X \/ Twitter was the official visit of an Iraqi delegation to Damascus. The Prime Minister’s Media Office<\/a> (Post Impact: 25%)<\/strong> announced that the delegation, led by National Intelligence Service chief Hamid al-Shatri, met with Syrian Republic President Ahmed al-Sharaa. The official statement said discussions covered counter-terrorism, securing the shared border, expanding trade, and potentially rehabilitating an Iraqi oil pipeline through Syria. In contrast, the account Haider<\/a> (Post Impact: 25%)<\/strong> framed the meeting as the head of Iraqi intelligence meeting with “Al-Qaeda leader Abu Muhammad al-Jolani” in “occupied Damascus.” Several accounts, including Haider<\/a> (Post Impact: 22%)<\/strong> and Dr. Haider Al-Barzanji<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%)<\/strong>, also shared images of the delegation visiting the Sayyidah Zaynab shrine in Damascus.<\/p>\n Multiple high-engagement posts criticized the Iraqi government for sending large quantities of wheat to Syria. The account Haider<\/a> (Post Impact: 39%)<\/strong> claimed that over 100,000 tons of wheat were entering “occupied Syrian territories” as a “gift to Jolani” from Prime Minister al-Sudani’s government. This user also posted a video showing what they described as the first batch of 100 trucks<\/a> (Post Impact: 29%)<\/strong>, asserting that the effort of Iraqi farmers was being given to “Jolani’s gangs.” Similarly, Abu Darandash Al-Askari<\/a> (Post Impact: 11%)<\/strong> lamented, “We eat Turkish wheat and our wheat is exported,”<\/em> blaming the decision on a “Qatari-Turkish lobby in the Iraqi state.” In a supportive post, Issam Hussein<\/a> (Post Impact: 8%)<\/strong> viewed the shipment as a positive humanitarian step to help the Syrian people but warned against politicians who might exploit it to support terrorism.<\/p>\n Significant discussion revolved around the Khor Abdullah maritime agreement between Iraq and Kuwait. Faiq Al-Sheikh Ali<\/a> (Post Impact: 42%)<\/strong> described the Federal Court’s decision to annul the agreement as a “disaster,” alleging that “the decision was written by Iran and dictated to our Federal Court out of spite for Kuwait, due to the conflict over the Durra gas field.”<\/em> The account Haider<\/a> (Post Impact: 17%)<\/strong> claimed that Kuwait made high-level participation in the upcoming Arab Summit conditional on Iraq reversing the court’s decision, and that PM al-Sudani agreed and submitted a request to the court. Adding to the nationalistic sentiment, Zaidon Samir<\/a> (Post Impact: 13%)<\/strong> emphasized the threat to Iraq’s sole sea access, stating that countries fight for years over meters of maritime borders.<\/p>\n A trend of condemning historical figures from a sectarian viewpoint emerged. Dr. Hussein Al-Safi<\/a> (Post Impact: 32%)<\/strong> posted a photo of the late politician Adnan al-Dulaimi, calling him “this filthy Adnan al-Dulaimi”<\/em> and accusing him of being the first to establish sectarianism in Iraq. In a similar vein, Hassan Al-Kaabi<\/a> (Post Impact: 19%)<\/strong> called for the removal of the statue of the Abbasid Caliph Abu Jaafar al-Mansur in Baghdad, labeling it an “idol of a tyrant” and a “disgrace in the heart of Baghdad.” He referred to al-Mansur as the “murderer of Imam al-Sadiq (AS)” and argued that the city should not tolerate such symbols.<\/p>\n Two highly engaged posts from Dr. Hussein Al-Moayyed<\/a> (Post Impact: 38%)<\/strong> strongly criticized Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Al-Moayyed wrote, “I condemn in the strongest terms the attack by the tyrant Khamenei on the maternal uncle of the believers… the brilliant companion Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan.”<\/em> He accused Khamenei of hypocrisy for calling for Islamic unity while simultaneously describing the companions of the Prophet as infidels. In a follow-up post<\/a> (Post Impact: 33%)<\/strong>, Al-Moayyed argued that Hasan ibn Ali’s abdication of the caliphate to Muawiyah was a practical testament to Muawiyah’s legitimacy and worthiness, a point he believes “silences every slanderer” of Muawiyah.<\/p>\n The announcement of a new political alliance by Yazan Mashaan al-Jubouri generated conflicting reports. His father, Mashaan Al-Jabouri<\/a> (Post Impact: 16%)<\/strong>, celebrated the event, stating that Yazan announced the “Hawks Alliance” to a massive crowd in Salah al-Din province, dismissing rumors of an assassination attempt or a brawl as “lies” spread by political rivals. Conversely, accounts like Abbas Al-Ardawi<\/a> (Post Impact: 10%)<\/strong> and Sabereen News<\/a> (Post Impact: 10%)<\/strong> shared videos claiming to show Yazan being assaulted with shoes and expelled from the event. They alleged the crowd turned on him for failing to deliver on a promise to pay each attendee 50,000 Iraqi dinars.<\/p>\n The account Haider<\/a> (Post Impact: 12%)<\/strong> posted a widely shared list summarizing what it presented as the negative actions of Prime Minister al-Sudani’s government over the past month. The list included meeting with “the international terrorist Abu Muhammad al-Jolani,” sending wheat to Syria and Yemen, requesting the Federal Court to “hand over Khor Abdullah to Kuwait,” and continuing to repatriate families from the al-Hawl camp. In a separate post<\/a> (Post Impact: 17%)<\/strong>, the same account questioned whether a potential second term for al-Sudani, the political project, or the Arab Summit were worth all these perceived “concessions.”<\/p>\n The release from prison of former Member of Parliament Ahmed al-Alwani sparked a divisive conversation along sectarian lines. Ahmed Abdul Sada<\/a> (Post Impact: 15%)<\/strong> argued that the “Sunni celebration” of Alwani’s release confirms that “terrorism has a Sunni social incubator.” He claimed that a 3 billion dinar “diyah” (tribal blood money) was paid for the soldiers Alwani was convicted of killing, and asserted that this proves the Sunni community views its “terrorists as heroes.” In a more personal tone, ahmed salim<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%)<\/strong> shared a video, stating, “The murderer Alwani returned from his prison honored and respected, but the murdered Duraid remains inside his grave.”<\/em><\/p>\n Users shared posts commemorating the late Deputy Commander of the Popular Mobilization Forces, Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis. In a highly impactful post, Dr. Hussein Al-Safi<\/a> (Post Impact: 48%)<\/strong> shared a photo of a simple, humble house and asked followers if they recognized the home of “the most dangerous man in the world, according to the American description,” implying it belonged to al-Muhandis. Another account, Abu Darandash Al-Askari<\/a> (Post Impact: 18%)<\/strong>, posted a video of al-Muhandis, who was often referred to as “Al-Shayeb” (the old man), with the caption, “He was not just a commander, he was a human being.”<\/em> These posts aimed to portray al-Muhandis as a humble and humane leader.<\/p>\n Amidst the political criticism, some posts highlighted positive developments for Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani. Ammar Al-Hakim<\/a> (Post Impact: 8%)<\/strong>, leader of the National Wisdom Movement, congratulated al-Sudani on being re-elected as Secretary-General of his Al-Furatin Movement. Al-Hakim expressed hope that this would be an “important incentive to consolidate the foundations of democratic work in Iraq.” Similarly, Member of Parliament Alyaa Nassif<\/a> (Post Impact: 5%)<\/strong> extended her congratulations, stating the re-election is an expression of the party’s confidence in his “national orientations” and pride in his achievements as Prime Minister.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Based on an analysis of (435) X \/ Twitter posts trending on April 25, 2025, Miqrab AI identified several key themes and narratives dominating online conversations in Iraq. 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Controversy Over Iraqi Wheat Shipments to Syria<\/h2>\n
3. Iran Accused of Influencing Khor Abdullah Court Ruling<\/h2>\n
4. Debates Over Historical and Religious Figures in Iraq<\/h2>\n
5. Khamenei’s Comments on Muawiyah Spark Religious Backlash<\/h2>\n
6. Yazan al-Jubouri’s Political Rally Met with Mixed Reactions<\/h2>\n
7. Al-Sudani’s Government Faces Criticism Over Foreign Policy<\/h2>\n
8. Release of Former MP Ahmed al-Alwani Stokes Sectarian Tension<\/h2>\n
9. Accounts Pay Tribute to Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis<\/h2>\n
10. PM Al-Sudani Re-elected Head of Al-Furatin Movement<\/h2>\n