Miqrab AI’s analysis of 465 trending Facebook posts in Iraq on February 3, 2026, reveals a social media landscape dominated by a mix of local humanitarianism, political tension, and economic anxiety. The most engaging content celebrated the philanthropic actions of Basra Governor Asaad Al-Eidani, who sponsored medical care for kidney failure patients. This positive narrative contrasted sharply with widespread political discussions, particularly concerning US warnings against the potential premiership of Nouri al-Maliki and the economic fallout from new customs tariffs, which are reportedly causing traders to consider returning goods to China. Other prominent topics included religious celebrations for the birth of Imam Mahdi, a new statement from Muqtada al-Sadr, and significant international news stories such as the alleged assassination of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi in Libya and the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein scandal, which sparked considerable debate among Iraqi users.<\/p>\n
The most engaging story on Facebook celebrated the humanitarian efforts of Basra Governor Sheikh Asaad Al-Eidani. According to posts by Muhammad Nasser Khalif Muhammad Nasser Khalif<\/a> (Post Impact: 100%)<\/strong>, Sheikh Al-Eidani initially pledged to cover the costs for five patients with kidney failure and later increased his donation to cover six cases after meeting with the organizers. A follow-up post from the same page Muhammad Nasser Khalif Muhammad Nasser Khalif<\/a> (Post Impact: 37%)<\/strong> confirmed the receipt of the funds and expressed deep gratitude to the governor and all volunteers who contributed to the cause. The page praised Al-Eidani and all supporters, stating, “Words of thanks are helpless in the face of the kindness of your hearts… You are the support, and with you, we continue to do good.”<\/em><\/p>\n A significant economic debate emerged regarding the government’s implementation of new customs tariffs. MP Mustafa Sanad<\/a> (Post Impact: 56%)<\/strong> reported a “strange news”<\/em> that after the government refused to delay the new tariffs or apply the old rates to containers already at the ports, a large number of Iraqi traders were discussing returning their goods to China. He criticized the government’s stance as stubbornness, similar to the “lie of self-sufficiency in gasoline,”<\/em> and noted that the government had not earned anything from the ports this month. This topic was also addressed by Prime Minister Al-Sudani’s office. The page of Eng. Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani<\/a> (Post Impact: 13%)<\/strong> and The Government Palace<\/a> (Post Impact: 14%)<\/strong> reported on an economic council meeting where the effects of the tariff decision were discussed, with Al-Sudani stressing the need to maintain market stability and periodically review the decision’s impact.<\/p>\n The potential premiership of Nouri al-Maliki and the reported US reaction to it was a major topic of political discussion. Al-Khowa Al-Nadifa<\/a> (Post Impact: 29%)<\/strong> shared a report attributed to Bloomberg, stating that US officials warned the Central Bank Governor, Ali Al-Allaq, of potentially withholding Iraq’s oil revenues if Nouri al-Maliki becomes prime minister. Similarly, Ahmed AlHamdani<\/a> (Post Impact: 9%)<\/strong> framed the situation as America giving Iraqis a choice: “Maliki or oil revenues,”<\/em> accusing the Coordination Framework of insisting on Maliki and risking the starvation of 47 million Iraqis.<\/p>\n A new statement by the influential cleric Muqtada al-Sadr garnered significant attention. The page The Private Office of His Eminence Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr<\/a> (Post Impact: 50%)<\/strong> announced that al-Sadr had published a post on his personal account on the social media platform “X.” While the content of the post was not detailed on Facebook, the announcement itself was widely shared. The satirical page Albasheer Show<\/a> (Post Impact: 8%)<\/strong> also referenced the event in a reel titled “The Sayyid’s tweet,”<\/em> indicating its prominence in public discourse.<\/p>\n Religious devotion was a key theme as believers commemorated the birth of Imam Mahdi. The page Al-Khowa Al-Nadifa<\/a> (Post Impact: 36%)<\/strong> reported that believers were marking the occasion in Karbala, with pilgrims flocking to the city for religious councils and events in an atmosphere of prayer. The post included the supplication, “When will we see you, and you see us.”<\/em> Likewise, politician Hakim al-Zamili<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%)<\/strong> congratulated humanity and Muslims on the birth of the “savior of mankind,” posting from Karbala on the eve of the 15th of Sha’ban. The security aspect of the pilgrimage was highlighted by Maher Mouhi::Voice of the Nation’s Protectors<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%)<\/strong>, showing the Minister of Interior overseeing the security plan in Karbala.<\/p>\n A major international news story circulating on Iraqi Facebook pages was the alleged assassination of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of the former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. The page Al-Khowa Al-Nadifa<\/a> (Post Impact: 20%)<\/strong> reported that he was killed inside his residence in the city of Zintan by four unidentified individuals. This news was also shared by Rusly Al-Maliki<\/a> (Post Impact: 10%)<\/strong> who posted the breaking news to his followers.<\/p>\n The international scandal involving Jeffrey Epstein resonated with Iraqi social media users, who discussed its implications and alleged connections to various public figures. The page The Zelma<\/a> (Post Impact: 10%)<\/strong> criticized feminist organizations for their silence on the abuse of minors in the Epstein case. Meanwhile, Ninawa<\/a> (Post Impact: 9%)<\/strong> shared an image questioning the presence of Mohammed bin Salman on Epstein’s island. Adding a layer of fact-checking, Tech 4 Peace<\/a> (Post Impact: 5%)<\/strong> clarified that a widely circulated photo of Bill Clinton and Donald Trump together on a bed was fake and created using AI.<\/p>\n A diplomatic and security success was highlighted by several pages, reporting that the Iraqi National Intelligence Service intervened to have a book by the terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi removed from the Damascus International Book Fair. MP Mustafa Sanad<\/a> (Post Impact: 9%)<\/strong> praised the effort, stating it was a positive example of relations between countries. The security-focused page The Tactical Cell<\/a> (Post Impact: 8%)<\/strong> also covered the story, noting that the Syrian government banned the sale of the book following a request and pressure from Iraqi intelligence.<\/p>\n The office of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani reported on a meeting of the Ministerial Council for Economy, which focused on maximizing revenues and reducing expenditures. According to the Prime Minister’s official page, Eng. Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani<\/a> (Post Impact: 13%)<\/strong>, the council discussed the implementation of customs tariffs, their impact on revenue and the market, and the review of fuel subsidies. The page The Government Palace<\/a> (Post Impact: 14%)<\/strong> echoed this, adding that Al-Sudani directed officials to maintain market stability, protect citizens’ income, and avoid harming the private sector and small businesses.<\/p>\n The human-interest story of Ahmed Al-Mousawi, featured on the “Jim Seen” podcast, captured the attention of many users. The podcast’s page, Jim Seen<\/a> (Post Impact: 18%)<\/strong>, shared a poignant clip with the quote, “I read Al-Fatiha for the youngest martyr, not knowing it was me.”<\/em> In another post promoting the full episode, Jim Seen<\/a> (Post Impact: 16%)<\/strong> highlighted Al-Mousawi’s journey of finding his family after forty years of separation. 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New Customs Tariffs Spark Controversy<\/h2>\n
3. US Warns Iraq Over Nouri al-Maliki’s Candidacy<\/h2>\n
4. Muqtada al-Sadr Issues New Statement on X<\/h2>\n
5. Celebrating the Birth of Imam Mahdi in Karbala<\/h2>\n
6. Reports of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi’s Assassination<\/h2>\n
7. Discussion of Jeffrey Epstein Scandal and its Implications<\/h2>\n
8. Iraqi Intelligence Removes al-Zarqawi Book from Damascus Fair<\/h2>\n
9. PM Al-Sudani Chairs Economic Council Meeting<\/h2>\n
10. The Story of Ahmed Al-Mousawi on Jim Seen Podcast<\/h2>\n