Based on an analysis of 389 Facebook posts by Miqrab AI on January 5, 2025, the dominant conversations in Iraq revolved around economic anxieties and public safety concerns. The most engaging topic was the widespread fear and anger over potential salary delays for government employees and sudden, unauthorized deductions from retiree pensions. This was closely followed by extensive coverage of a shooting incident at Al-Israa University in Baghdad, which left several people injured and led to the swift arrest of the student perpetrator. Other significant narratives included reports ranking Baghdad as the world’s most polluted city, commemorations for the 104th anniversary of the Iraqi Army, and discussions about local celebrities and ongoing security matters.<\/p>\n
Widespread anxiety and anger dominated Facebook feeds regarding the financial stability of government employees and retirees. The most engaged post, from Al E’lami Qahtan Adnan<\/a> (Post Impact: 100%)<\/strong>, raised alarms with a video titled, “It’s going to be a mess.. no more salaries in Iraq for employees!”<\/em>. Another post from the same page highlighted public frustration by quoting someone close to militias who allegedly said, “Let the salaries be late, what’s the problem, it’s not a dilemma!”<\/em> (Al E’lami Qahtan Adnan<\/a> (Post Impact: 59%)<\/strong>). The page Baghdad<\/a> (Post Impact: 60%)<\/strong> specifically reported a 1% deduction from retiree salaries this month, an amount ranging from 10,000 to 65,000 dinars, noting many were surprised by the unauthorized cuts. This sentiment was echoed by MP Mustafa Sanad – Mustafa Sanad<\/a> (Post Impact: 25%)<\/strong>, who described the deduction as “involuntary (illegal)<\/em>” and claimed it was intended to “kill popular sympathy towards Lebanon and Gaza in a soft way.<\/em>”<\/p>\n A violent incident at Al-Israa University in Baghdad captured significant attention, with multiple pages reporting on a shooting that caused several injuries. Al Khwa Al Natheefa<\/a> (Post Impact: 86%)<\/strong> was among the first to report, stating that “intense gunfire inside Al-Israa University in Baghdad resulted in the injury of five people<\/em>” and that security forces had arrested the shooter. Iraqeen W Bas – Iraqis Only<\/a> (Post Impact: 28%)<\/strong> also shared a video showing the moment of the student’s arrest, mentioning reports of six injuries. Quoting the Ministry of Interior, Steven Nabil<\/a> (Post Impact: 18%)<\/strong> confirmed the arrest of a student who shot a guard and two other students following a brawl. More details were shared by Khabar Ajel<\/a> (Post Impact: 9%)<\/strong>, which identified the alleged shooter as a nursing student at another college who reportedly has an unstable psychological condition.<\/p>\n Environmental concerns surfaced as pages reported that Baghdad had topped global rankings for air pollution. Al Khwa Al Natheefa<\/a> (Post Impact: 61%)<\/strong> shared this news, attributing the claim to meteorologist Sadiq Attia. Adding a scientific explanation, Telescope Iraq<\/a> (Post Impact: 22%)<\/strong> stated the primary cause was the high concentration of dangerous PM2.5 particles, such as carbon, lead, ammonia, and nitrite, in the atmosphere. The page explained that these fine particles are hazardous because they can easily enter the respiratory system.<\/p>\n The page Al Iraq 24<\/a> (Post Impact: 70%)<\/strong> generated high engagement by sharing a recent photograph of the renowned Iraqi actor Sami Qahtan alongside his son. The post, captioned “The latest appearance of the great artist ‘Sami Qahtan’ with his son \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf6”<\/em>, was widely circulated, with users expressing their admiration and respect for the veteran artist, reflecting his enduring popularity among the Iraqi public.<\/p>\n The personal life of media figure Hamsa Majed became a topic of discussion after a post from Fid Daqiqa<\/a> (Post Impact: 56%)<\/strong> announced her recent marriage. The page reported that this was Majed’s sixth marriage, following five previous divorces. The accompanying video clip about her marriage contract ceremony sparked a significant number of reactions and comments from followers, highlighting public interest in the lives of local celebrities.<\/p>\n Several pages paid homage to the late Fadel Barwari, a well-known commander in the Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service. Sharing his photo, Tele Iraq – Tili Iraq<\/a> (Post Impact: 42%)<\/strong> and Tele Iraq – Tili Iraq Media<\/a> (Post Impact: 40%)<\/strong> both described him as one of the “leaders of victory in Iraq”<\/em> and asked followers, “What do you know about this hero?”<\/em>. The page Baghdad Dar Al-Salam<\/a> (Post Impact: 23%)<\/strong> also shared his image with a simple but powerful caption: “Fadel Barwari.. a hero from my country.”<\/em><\/p>\n Numerous military, official, and news pages marked the 104th anniversary of the founding of the Iraqi Army. Al-Fareeq Q. Kh. Al-Rukn Nasser Al-Ghannam<\/a> (Post Impact: 17%)<\/strong> congratulated the armed forces, their families, and the Iraqi people on the occasion. A statement from the Deputy Commander of Joint Operations, Qais al-Muhammadawi, was posted by Qiyadat Al-Amaliyat Al-Mushtaraka<\/a> (Post Impact: 17%)<\/strong>, praising the “104 years of heroism and glory.”<\/em> Likewise, the head of the Counter-Terrorism Service issued a congratulatory message on the Jihaz Mukafahat Al-Irhab Al-Iraqi Icts<\/a> (Post Impact: 11%)<\/strong> page, highlighting the inter-agency cooperation that led to victories against terrorism.<\/p>\n The tragic story of a teenage girl who drowned in Hamrin Lake continued to draw attention. Diyala Diyala TV<\/a> (Post Impact: 28%)<\/strong> shared a video showing that the search was still underway for the girl’s body. The page Sharq Al-Iraq – East of Iraq<\/a> (Post Impact: 15%)<\/strong> provided further details, identifying the victim as 17-year-old student Malak Ahmed. The page reported that a volunteer Kurdish diving team from Kalar, equipped with a sonar device, had arrived to assist in the search efforts which have been ongoing for four days.<\/p>\n Pages reported on the death of a young police officer, Manar Ahmed Al-Juhayshi, following a traffic accident. Daa’m Al-Quwwat Al-Amniyah Al-Iraqiya<\/a> (Post Impact: 21%)<\/strong> announced the death of the officer, who was part of the Nineveh contract police force, and offered condolences. The news was also shared by Mosul – MOSUL<\/a> (Post Impact: 8%)<\/strong>, which specified that the officer was from the Al-Ayadhiyah sub-district.<\/p>\n Several pages focused on Iraqi development celebrated the inclusion of two major national projects in a prestigious international ranking. According to Masharee’ Baghdad – Baghdad Projects<\/a> (Post Impact: 8%)<\/strong> and E’mar Al-Iraq<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%)<\/strong>, the Zaha Hadid-designed Central Bank of Iraq tower and the Grand Faw Port were named among the top 25 most significant global construction projects for 2025 by the platform The B1M. The pages expressed pride in this recognition, noting the architectural complexity of the tower and the strategic importance of the port for regional trade.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Based on an analysis of 389 Facebook posts by Miqrab AI on January 5, 2025, the dominant conversations in Iraq revolved around economic anxieties and public safety concerns. The most engaging topic was the widespread fear and anger over potential salary delays for government employees and sudden, unauthorized deductions from retiree pensions. 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