Based on an analysis of (543) X \/ Twitter posts by Miqrab AI, the key themes and narratives trending in Iraq on December 27, 2024, are heavily dominated by the political and sectarian fallout from the new regime in Syria. A significant portion of the conversation revolves around reports of persecution against the Alawite community in Syria, which is used to fuel sectarian rhetoric within Iraq. Concurrently, there are discussions about the legacy of deceased Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, corruption allegations against Iraqi politicians like Hussein Mounis, and praise for development projects in Baghdad under what is described as “Shia rule.” Internal Iraqi politics are also a focus, with discussions on the future of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) and meetings between political figures to address the changing regional landscape.<\/p>\n
Following the death of Hezbollah’s leader, Iraqi accounts shared tributes and discussed his legacy. Wasan Al-Shaikhli<\/a> (Post Impact: 93%)<\/strong> posted an image of Hassan Nasrallah asking, “Is there anyone to pray for the mercy of the martyr leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah \ud83d\udc9b”<\/em>. In a contrasting view, Najeh Abbas Al-Mizan<\/a> (Post Impact: 28%)<\/strong> listed a series of defeats for the “Axis of Resistance,” mentioning that “missiles targeted underground sites at a depth of 50 meters, and crushed Nasrallah and Safi al-Din and their aides!”<\/em> Furthermore, Ahmed Abdulsada<\/a> (Post Impact: 8%)<\/strong> condemned Lebanese singer Ragheb Alama for allegedly mocking Nasrallah’s martyrdom in a leaked phone call, calling it the worst kind of scandal.<\/p>\n A dominant narrative concerns the alleged persecution of the Alawite community in Syria by the new ruling factions. Hassan Al Kaabi | H\ud835\udd52\ud835\udd64\ud835\udd64\ud835\udd52n A\ud835\udd5d\ud835\udd5c\ud835\udd52\ud835\udd52\ud835\udd53i<\/a> (Post Impact: 43%)<\/strong> shared a video claiming to show Al-Nusra gangs arresting Alawite children in Aleppo, stating that “the Sunni Umari religion is no different from Zionism.”<\/em> Similarly, Haroof Sumeria<\/a> (Post Impact: 31%)<\/strong> posted a video of what it described as raids on Alawite villages with threatening calls. Najah Mohammed Ali<\/a> (Post Impact: 38%)<\/strong> commented sarcastically on a video showing foreign fighters in Syria, saying “It seems that the population of the new Syria will be a mixture of Chechens, Tajiks, Afghans, and others.”<\/em> These posts express alarm and frame the events in starkly sectarian terms, warning of genocide.<\/p>\n A counter-narrative praising development and stability under Shia leadership in Iraq is also prominent. Wasan Al-Shaikhli<\/a> (Post Impact: 80%)<\/strong> shared a video of modern infrastructure in Baghdad with the caption, “Baghdad under Shia rule: reconstruction, beauty, and security.”<\/em> The same account also highlighted specific projects, such as the Al-Shaab Governmental Hospital and the Martyr Hassan Nasrallah Bridge, crediting former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki for these achievements. Echoing this sentiment, Haroof Sumeria<\/a> (Post Impact: 21%)<\/strong> posted a video of development projects, blaming Ba’athists and Sunni “terrorists” for holding back Iraq’s progress for 20 years and presenting the new construction as “the work of the Shia.”<\/em><\/p>\n Allegations of corruption against Hussein Mounis, a leader in Kata’ib Hezbollah and a Member of Parliament, circulated widely. Ahmed Albasheer -\u0623\u062d\u0645\u062f \u0627\u0644\u0628\u0634\u064a\u0631<\/a> (Post Impact: 40%)<\/strong> commented on the news, stating, “The ‘sample’ turned out to be sleeping on twenty million ‘samples’ and in just one account.”<\/em> This was echoed by Ghaith Altamimi<\/a> (Post Impact: 17%)<\/strong>, who sarcastically noted, “One account for one resistance member in one bank has 20 million dollars, imagine the asceticism of the axis leaders.”<\/em> Rusly Al-Maliki \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf6 \u0631\u0633\u0644\u064a \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0627\u0644\u0643\u064a<\/a> (Post Impact: 20%)<\/strong> also questioned the source of the wealth, asking, “Where did Hussein Mounis get twenty million dollars to deposit in his bank account?”<\/em><\/p>\n A high-impact post sparked discussion about the historical role of media outlets in shaping regional narratives. Hassan Al Kaabi | H\ud835\udd52\ud835\udd64\ud835\udd64\ud835\udd52n A\ud835\udd5d\ud835\udd5c\ud835\udd52\ud835\udd52\ud835\udd53i<\/a> (Post Impact: 100%)<\/strong> shared an image of an Al Jazeera correspondent with Osama bin Laden, stating, “There was a time when Al Jazeera used to conduct regular interviews with Osama bin Laden in a cave while the Americans were searching for him. How foolish we Arabs were.”<\/em> The post reflects a critical view of the network’s past coverage and suggests that Arab audiences were deceived, a sentiment that resonated strongly with users.<\/p>\n There was significant chatter surrounding an alleged physical assault on Ayyub Faleh al-Rubaie, known as Abu Azrael, a prominent commander in the Popular Mobilization Forces. The conversation was initiated by Faig Alsheakh Ali\/My Word to History<\/a> (Post Impact: 49%)<\/strong>, who asked his followers if it was true that Abu Azrael had been beaten. He questioned, “Is it true Abu Azrael was beaten with slippers and his ribs were rattled? When? Where? And why?”<\/em> while linking to a video. The post prompted wide engagement, although the details of the alleged incident remained unconfirmed within the shared content. Abu Azrael himself posted a video without comment, which was the subject of the speculation.<\/p>\n Iraqi political figures are actively discussing the repercussions of the regime change in Syria. Mashan al-Jabouri<\/a> (Post Impact: 24%)<\/strong> reported on a meeting he attended with Faig Alsheakh Ali, Faisal Karim Khan, Ali Al-Sajri, and Ahmed Abu Risha to discuss Syria’s impact on Iraq. He noted two opposing views emerged: one favoring internal reform of the Iraqi political system and another insisting on overthrowing the system, seeing a potential Trump presidency as an opportunity. In a related context, Najeh Abbas Al-Mizan<\/a> (Post Impact: 28%)<\/strong> referenced Faig Alsheakh Ali’s supposed “overwhelming power” while listing a series of recent setbacks for Iran and its allies in the region, connecting the events in Syria to a broader power shift.<\/p>\n A statement by an Iranian official regarding the late IRGC commander Qasem Soleimani drew attention and commentary. Both Raad Hashim<\/a> (Post Impact: 24%)<\/strong> and Shaho Al-Qaradaghi<\/a> (Post Impact: 11%)<\/strong> reported that Mostafa Hosseini, a member of Iran’s Assembly of Experts, claimed: “Qasem Soleimani will be among those who will come with the appearance of Imam Mahdi to help him.”<\/em> This statement was shared as an example of the religious-political ideology driving Iran’s influence in the region, with commentators like Rusly Al-Maliki \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf6 \u0631\u0633\u0644\u064a \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0627\u0644\u0643\u064a<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong> reacting with sarcasm to the assertion made by an “expert” cleric.<\/p>\n The new political situation in Syria has fueled calls among some Iraqi social media users for the deportation of Syrian nationals. Using the hashtag #\u062a\u0631\u062d\u064a\u0644_\u0627\u0644\u0633\u0648\u0631\u064a\u064a\u0646_\u0645\u0646_\u0627\u0644\u0639\u0631\u0627\u0642 (Deport_Syrians_from_Iraq), Hassan Al Kaabi | H\ud835\udd52\ud835\udd64\ud835\udd64\ud835\udd52n A\ud835\udd5d\ud835\udd5c\ud835\udd52\ud835\udd52\ud835\udd53i<\/a> (Post Impact: 28%)<\/strong> argued that Syrians are “ISIS members”<\/em> and “sleeper cells for al-Jolani”<\/em> who should be expelled immediately, making an exception only for Shia and Alawite Syrians. Ahmed Al Thawaq<\/a> (Post Impact: 17%)<\/strong> referenced a tweet by Faisal al-Qasim which allegedly claimed every Syrian abroad is a sleeper cell, and asked his followers if they supported or opposed the deportation campaign.<\/p>\n Amid regional turmoil and internal political debates, some accounts vigorously defended the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), or Hashd al-Sha’bi. Ezzat Alshabandar | Ezzat Alshabandar<\/a> (Post Impact: 24%)<\/strong> described the PMF as a “national body whose legitimacy was voted on by parliament and is completely linked to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces,”<\/em> asserting that no external party has the right to demand its dissolution. He distinguished between the official PMF and armed factions, stating that the future of the latter is a purely Iraqi matter. Similarly, Wasan Al-Shaikhli<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%)<\/strong> pushed back against those calling for the PMF’s dissolution, claiming, “To those who dream of dissolving the Hashd: Iraq has 44 million people… there will remain 30 million Hashd.”<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Based on an analysis of (543) X \/ Twitter posts by Miqrab AI, the key themes and narratives trending in Iraq on December 27, 2024, are heavily dominated by the political and sectarian fallout from the new regime in Syria. 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Persecution of Alawites in Post-Assad Syria<\/h2>\n
3. Praise for Shia Governance and Baghdad Development<\/h2>\n
4. Corruption Allegations Against MP Hussein Mounis<\/h2>\n
5. Retrospective on Al Jazeera’s Role with Al-Qaeda<\/h2>\n
6. Discussion of Alleged Assault on Abu Azrael<\/h2>\n
7. Iraqi Politicians Discuss Post-Assad Regional Changes<\/h2>\n
8. Iranian Cleric’s Claim about Qasem Soleimani’s Return<\/h2>\n
9. Calls for the Deportation of Syrians from Iraq<\/h2>\n
10. Defense of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF)<\/h2>\n