Based on 438 Facebook posts trending in Iraq on February 24, 2025, Miqrab AI’s analysis reveals that sports news, particularly a victory by the Iraqi veterans’ football team, generated the highest engagement. Political commentary and controversy also featured prominently, with a viral post from a public figure criticizing Facebook for alleged censorship, alongside official statements from cleric Muqtada al-Sadr. A major narrative across numerous pages was a severe cold wave sweeping the country, leading to discussions about record-low temperatures and widespread school closures. Other key topics included Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani’s initiatives on retiree benefits and urban development, proposals from British-Iraqi doctor Mohammed Taher to improve healthcare, and announcements from the Ministry of Electricity on future energy plans.<\/p>\n
Former Iraqi football star Younis Mahmoud celebrated the Iraqi veterans’ team advancing to the semi-finals of the Gulf Cup for veterans. On his official page, Younis Mahmoud<\/a> (Post Impact: 61%)<\/strong> posted “To the semi-finals<\/em>” with clapping emojis. The page Nineveh<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%)<\/strong> quoted Mahmoud’s triumphant statement after the win against Saudi Arabia, in which he said, “We always have the upper hand against the Saudi national team… the Saudi team is a big and supported team, but our players always deliver great matches against them.<\/em>” The victory was framed as a continuation of Iraq’s historical football dominance over their Saudi rivals.<\/p>\n Dr. Mudhaffar Qasim Hussein accused Facebook of censorship after the platform removed his post about a funeral. In a highly engaged post, Dr. Mudhaffar Qasim Hussein<\/a> (Post Impact: 18%)<\/strong> reacted defiantly by sharing a U.S. Embassy in Syria post offering a ten-million-dollar reward for the capture of the current Syrian president. He challenged Facebook, asking, “Will Facebook delete this post in defense of their prot\u00e9g\u00e9? We will expose you and teach you lessons in media, oh Facebook.<\/em>” In an earlier post, he had described Facebook’s removal of his original post as part of a “policy of muzzling voices,<\/em>” accusing the U.S. of hypocrisy for promoting freedom of expression while its platforms allegedly suppress it.<\/p>\n As a direct result of the severe cold, numerous pages announced the suspension of school in various provinces. Euyun Al-Iraq<\/a> (Post Impact: 15%)<\/strong> posted an urgent message anticipating an announcement to suspend official working hours in all provinces. Pages like Diyala TV<\/a> (Post Impact: 10%)<\/strong> confirmed that Diyala would suspend classes for elementary schools. The page Nafs Iraq<\/a> (Post Impact: 12%)<\/strong> defended these decisions, explaining that the cold in Iraq feels more severe due to humidity and that schools lack proper heating, unlike in colder countries like Canada or Finland. The page argued it was crucial to at least suspend classes for kindergarten and elementary schools.<\/p>\n Multiple pages reported on an unprecedented cold wave across Iraq, causing temperatures to plummet. Al-Khuwa Al-Nadhifa<\/a> (Post Impact: 13%)<\/strong> stated the wind chill in Baghdad was “3 degrees below zero.<\/em>” Reports from northern regions showed even more extreme temperatures, with Iraq 24<\/a> (Post Impact: 11%)<\/strong> and Bab Al-Toob<\/a> (Post Impact: 10%)<\/strong> both highlighting that Haji Omran recorded a staggering -21\u00b0 Celsius. Telescope Iraq<\/a> (Post Impact: 10%)<\/strong> noted that the night would be the coldest of the winter, claiming Basra would be colder than Sweden and Norway. Pages shared images and videos of snow and ice, emphasizing the severity of the weather.<\/p>\n The story of Dr. Mohammed Taher, a British-Iraqi doctor known for his humanitarian work in Gaza, gained traction as pages highlighted his requests to the Iraqi Prime Minister after being honored with a diplomatic passport and housing. According to Yalla<\/a> (Post Impact: 12%)<\/strong>, Dr. Taher stated he “did not seek the apartment or the diplomatic passport<\/em>” but instead asked the Prime Minister for two things: to build a world-class hospital in Iraq to provide complex surgical services for free, and to establish a headquarters in Iraq for international doctors to offer their services. He noted that while in Gaza, he saw hospitals from many nations but not an Iraqi one. Muna Sami<\/a> (Post Impact: 3%)<\/strong> shared a video of Dr. Taher, praising him with the question, “Can one person fix the disappointment of a nation and its people? – It might happen..<\/em>”<\/p>\n Iraq’s Minister of Electricity announced a new strategic plan to address the country’s power shortages. As reported by Al-Khuwa Al-Nadhifa<\/a> (Post Impact: 12%)<\/strong> and Iraqeen W Bas<\/a> (Post Impact: 5%)<\/strong>, the minister stated that the ministry has initiated a plan to build steam power plants with a capacity of 15,000 megawatts. A key detail highlighted by the pages is that these new stations will rely on local fuel, with the minister emphasizing, “we will not build stations that depend on imported fuel.<\/em>” This move is presented as a step towards energy independence and a long-term solution for the electricity sector.<\/p>\n Cleric Muqtada al-Sadr issued a statement concerning the rights of doctors who served during the COVID-19 pandemic. His official page, The Private Office of His Eminence Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr<\/a> (Post Impact: 10%)<\/strong>, published the statement declaring that any infringement on the rights of the people or doctors, or tampering with grants awarded to them for their achievements and service during the pandemic, “is forbidden and prohibited by us.<\/em>” The same page<\/a> (Post Impact: 8%)<\/strong> also shared a separate post with answered questions from al-Sadr on various topics, indicating his ongoing engagement with followers on current affairs.<\/p>\n Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani visited the National Retirement Authority and issued several directives aimed at resolving long-standing issues for retirees. According to his official page, Engineer Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%)<\/strong>, he ordered the release of the fifth batch of pensions for former Iraqi army members before Eid al-Fitr, with the sixth batch to follow immediately to “close this file permanently.<\/em>” The Prime Minister also directed the payment of financial differences for wounded security forces members and the formation of a committee to finalize the pension procedures for remaining prisoners from the 1991 war. The page One Government<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%)<\/strong> shared a video from the visit showing the Prime Minister speaking with the wife of a martyr, directing that she be given a plot of land and that the government would cover her medical treatment.<\/p>\n Mohammed Al-Halbousi, the President of the Taqaddum Party, conducted a political tour in the Abu Ghraib district. His official page, Mohammed Al-Halbousi<\/a> (Post Impact: 5%)<\/strong>, reported that he visited several local dignitaries and sheikhs, accompanied by Baghdad Provincial Council Chairman Ammar al-Hamdani and other party members. The discussions focused on the needs of the district’s residents and emphasized the importance of their “active participation in the upcoming parliamentary elections.<\/em>” A follow-up video post on the same page<\/a> (Post Impact: 4%)<\/strong> showed highlights from the tour and his meetings with local leaders and citizens.<\/p>\n Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani held a special meeting to discuss the third phase of the Al-Rashid Street rehabilitation project. According to his official page, Engineer Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani<\/a> (Post Impact: 5%)<\/strong>, the meeting was attended by the Governor of the Central Bank and members of the Iraqi Private Banks League. The discussion focused on legal and financial mechanisms to facilitate the project as part of the government’s efforts to “revive the historic city of Baghdad.<\/em>” The Prime Minister’s Media Office<\/a> (Post Impact: 1%)<\/strong> added that Al-Sudani instructed the project to be completed in record time and according to specified standards, with plans to develop the professions and crafts practiced in the area to suit the street’s new status.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Based on 438 Facebook posts trending in Iraq on February 24, 2025, Miqrab AI’s analysis reveals that sports news, particularly a victory by the Iraqi veterans’ football team, generated the highest engagement. 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Dr. Mudhaffar Hussein Criticizes Facebook Censorship<\/h2>\n
3. Provinces Suspend School Due to Cold Wave<\/h2>\n
4. Extreme Cold Weather and Record Low Temperatures Hit Iraq<\/h2>\n
5. Dr. Mohammed Taher’s Healthcare Proposals for Iraq<\/h2>\n
6. Minister of Electricity Announces New Power Plant Plan<\/h2>\n
7. Muqtada al-Sadr Defends Doctors’ Rights During Pandemic<\/h2>\n
8. PM Al-Sudani Pledges to Resolve Retiree Cases<\/h2>\n
9. Mohammed Al-Halbousi Tours Abu Ghraib District<\/h2>\n
10. PM Discusses Rehabilitation of Al-Rashid Street<\/h2>\n