Based on an analysis of 598 X \/ Twitter posts trending in Iraq on February 2, 2026, Miqrab AI identified several key narratives. The most prominent discussions revolved around the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, with many accounts linking former U.S. President Donald Trump to the case and using it to critique Western morality. Simultaneously, intense speculation circulated regarding escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, with users debating the likelihood of war, potential negotiations, and conditions reportedly set by Trump. Domestically, influential Shia political figures used the platform to issue image-based statements, while discussions continued about U.S. influence on the formation of the Iraqi government and allegations of corruption against local politicians. Commentary on the legacy of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani also featured heavily, reflecting divisive opinions among Iraqi social media users.<\/p>\n
Influential Shia political leaders Muqtada al-Sadr and Qais al-Khazali shared posts consisting solely of images, which are understood to be official statements or messages to their followers. The post from Muqtada al-Sadr<\/a> (Post Impact: 100%)<\/strong>, which achieved the highest engagement of all analyzed posts, contained a graphic with text. Similarly, Qais al-Khazali<\/a> (Post Impact: 61%)<\/strong> published an image containing a written message. This method of communication, bypassing textual tweets, is a notable trend for delivering key political messages to their large followings on the platform.<\/p>\n The Jeffrey Epstein scandal was a major topic of discussion, with numerous accounts linking former U.S. President Donald Trump to the affair and using it to criticize Western values. Wasan Al-Shaikhli<\/a> (Post Impact: 74%)<\/strong> shared a video allegedly showing Trump with young girls, suggesting the recent revelations cast the event in a new light. Abu Drandash Al-Askari<\/a> (Post Impact: 20%)<\/strong> posted a clip of actor Mark Ruffalo calling Trump “a killer and a rapist who does not respect the law.”<\/em> Other accounts used the scandal for broader geopolitical commentary; Najah Muhammad Ali<\/a> (Post Impact: 12%)<\/strong> quoted a former Mossad officer who claimed the Epstein island was “an intelligence operation to control and overthrow officials… to become Israeli assets.”<\/em> The scandal was also framed by accounts like Muna Sami<\/a> (Post Impact: 10%)<\/strong> as a moment that “broke the illusion of Western moral superiority.”<\/em><\/p>\n The potential for a military conflict between the United States and Iran was a dominant theme, with users sharing reports on both military posturing and diplomatic negotiations. Rusly Al-Maliki<\/a> (Post Impact: 30%)<\/strong> detailed five alleged conditions from Donald Trump to prevent war, including the complete dismantlement of Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs and its affiliated militias. In contrast, Dr. Hussein Al-Safi<\/a> (Post Impact: 12%)<\/strong> argued that negotiations are a pretense and that “the matter of war has been decided.”<\/em> Reports of military movements fueled these concerns, with Dr. Ali Al-Jabiri<\/a> (Post Impact: 18%)<\/strong> claiming that ten B-2 bombers had landed at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan for potential strikes on Iran. Meanwhile, other accounts like Rafid Jaboori<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%)<\/strong> stated that upcoming negotiations in Istanbul would be a “real test”<\/em> of both Trump’s resolve and Iran’s ability to confront the U.S.<\/p>\n A high-impact post from Sufian Al-Samarrai<\/a> (Post Impact: 60%)<\/strong> circulated a conspiracy theory regarding the late ISIS leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. The account claims that al-Baghdadi was from Samarra, was imprisoned with al-Jolani in Camp Bucca, and was later smuggled into Syria by Syrian intelligence and Qasem Soleimani. The narrative concludes by alleging that al-Jolani later betrayed al-Baghdadi by providing his coordinates, leading to his death. This post suggests a complex web of collusion and betrayal involving regional intelligence services and militant leaders.<\/p>\n Comments made by former U.S. President Donald Trump about the late Iranian general Qasem Soleimani were widely shared and discussed. Several accounts, including Haidar<\/a> (Post Impact: 9%)<\/strong> and Steven Nabil<\/a> (Post Impact: 5%)<\/strong>, posted a clip in which Trump states, “If he were still alive, the attack we carried out on Iran would not have been the same. He was a great general.”<\/em> The circulation of this statement prompted varied reactions. Wasan Al-Shaikhli<\/a> (Post Impact: 23%)<\/strong> commented on the clip, stating that “the Arabs’ loss of General Qasem Soleimani was greater than Iran’s loss of him.”<\/em><\/p>\n A political development in neighboring Kuwait drew attention on Iraqi social media. ZaidBenjamin<\/a> (Post Impact: 21%)<\/strong> reported that while new Kuwaiti ministers were sworn in before the Emir, the designated Minister of Information, Abdullah Sabeh Buftain, was absent. The reason cited was the circulation of old tweets in which he criticized the practice of revoking citizenship in Kuwait. This led to the suspension or postponement of his appointment. Adding context, Rusly Al-Maliki<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong> noted, citing various Gulf news sources, that Kuwait had revoked the citizenship of approximately 50,000 people between 2024 and 2026.<\/p>\n The role of the United States in the formation of Iraq’s next government was a subject of intense debate, with specific focus on American businessman Tom Barrack. Najeh Abbas Al-Mizan<\/a> (Post Impact: 13%)<\/strong> claimed that both Donald Trump and Tom Barrack defer to Iraqi politician Ahmed al-Sharaa, implying significant influence over the process. Katab Fulan<\/a> (Post Impact: 13%)<\/strong> attributed a statement to Barrack asserting there is “no such thing as the Kurdistan region”<\/em> and that he would work with Nouri al-Maliki as the next prime minister. Meanwhile, Ezzat Alshabandar<\/a> (Post Impact: 12%)<\/strong> reported on a meeting between leaders of the Coordination Framework and Masoud Barzani to discuss the presidency, framing the premiership as a separate matter for the Shia majority to decide.<\/p>\n Accusations of corruption were directed at Sajjad Al-Saadi, the son of Iraqi Member of Parliament Aliyah Nassif. In two separate posts, Emad Bajalan<\/a> (Post Impact: 15%)<\/strong> highlighted Al-Saadi’s ownership of a stud farm for purebred Arabian horses on the Euphrates River. Bajalan questioned the source of this wealth, asking, “Where did you get this from?”<\/em> and suggesting it came from bribes and extortion. He claimed that the value of the horses alone is estimated at $40 million, not including the cost of the farm itself, and in another post called Nassif a “Sleawah of Baghdad”<\/em> who built a “corruption empire”<\/em>.<\/p>\n The Iraqi judiciary faced criticism following reports of a three-year prison sentence for an individual accused of insulting the “Victory Leaders,” a term referring to Qasem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis. Rusly Al-Maliki<\/a> (Post Impact: 12%)<\/strong> shared the news and questioned the legal article under which the sentence was issued. Othman Al-Mukhtar<\/a> (Post Impact: 13%)<\/strong> contrasted this legal action with what he perceives as a lack of consequences for those who publicly “curse the Companions [of the Prophet] and the Mothers of the Believers.”<\/em><\/p>\n Several accounts announced the passing of Sayyid Abdul Karim, identified as the father of a prominent religious figure referred to as “the martyr of the nation.” Najah Muhammad Ali<\/a> (Post Impact: 8%)<\/strong> shared the news from Lebanon with a message of condolence, asking God to grant him mercy and his family patience. Wasan Al-Shaikhli<\/a> (Post Impact: 5%)<\/strong> and Amir Al-Mousawi<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong> also posted tributes, expressing their sorrow and offering prayers for the deceased and his late son.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Based on an analysis of 598 X \/ Twitter posts trending in Iraq on February 2, 2026, Miqrab AI identified several key narratives. 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Epstein Scandal Fuels Anti-Trump and Anti-Western Narratives<\/h2>\n
3. Speculation Mounts Over US-Iran War and Negotiations<\/h2>\n
4. Conspiracy Theory on Al-Baghdadi and Foreign Intelligence<\/h2>\n
5. Trump’s Remarks on Qasem Soleimani’s Leadership Circulate<\/h2>\n
6. Kuwaiti Minister’s Appointment Halted Over Past Tweets<\/h2>\n
7. US Influence Debated in Iraqi Government Formation<\/h2>\n
8. Corruption Allegations Target Son of MP Aliyah Nassif<\/h2>\n
9. Judiciary Criticized for Jailing Critic of “Victory Leaders”<\/h2>\n
10. Death of Sayyid Abdul Karim Announced<\/h2>\n