KRG Dept. of Foreign Relations

KRG Dept. of Foreign Relations

@KRG_DFR

Department of Foreign Relations, Kurdistan Regional Government, Iraq | Minister @SafeenDizayee - Head of the Depatment @KRG_DFR

Erbil, Kurdistan Region https://gov.krd/english/government/entities/dfr Joined 2014-11-09 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

77,252

Followers

74

Following

13,238

Tweets

18.6

Avg Engagement

202

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @KRG_DFR's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2014-11-09
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Erbil, Kurdistan Region

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,248
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:5.5
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:13.1
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,248 tweets

The account has average likes and retweets, indicating moderate interaction. Engagement is likely influenced by the nature of diplomatic content and the timing of posts.

5.5

Avg Likes/Tweet

13.1

Avg Retweets/Tweet

17,706

Total Likes

42,595

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

0

Median Likes

8

Median Retweets

21

75th Percentile

343

Top Tweet

0.24

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Long Tail

Engagement Pattern

Mix of hits and regular posts

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Curator

Amplifies others content frequently

16.9%

Original

2.1%

Replies

75.2%

Retweets

5.8%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.3%

With Media

92.5%

With Links

40.1%

With #Tags

92.7%

With @Mentions

3.0%

With Emojis

273

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.12

Reply/Original Ratio

0.08

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

77.2%

Weekday Posts

22.8%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#kurdistan (236) #erbil (91) #krg (69) #twitterkurds (59) #covid (47) #iraq (34) #isis (28) #investkurdistan (28) #strongerkurdistan (23) #coronavirus (23)

Most Mentioned

@safeendizayee (1796) @masrour_barzani (527) @krg_dfr (331) @kurdistan (236) @ikrpresident (226) @masrourbarzani (135) @krg_usa (126) @bayanrahman (86) @karwantahir (73) @masoud_barzani (68)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,248 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 548 (17%)
Replies 67 (2%)
Retweets 2,443 (75%)
Quote Tweets 190 (6%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 2,443 retweets (75% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,248 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

The primary audience includes diplomats, international partners, and the Kurdish diaspora. The content is tailored for those interested in Iraq's regional diplomacy and Kurdish governance.

Below Average

Audience Quality

40.2%

Suspicion Index

57.2%

Low-Quality %

2

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

58.4%

Empty Bio

72.1%

<10 Tweets

3.3%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

75.1%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

95.9%

No URL

56.1%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

1,759,091

Total Potential Reach

2

Median Follower Reach

14

75th Percentile Reach

1.6%

>1K followers

0.2%

>10K followers

0.1%

>50K followers

0.0%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

11.2%

Creators

1,119 accounts

16.7%

Consumers

1,671 accounts

72.1%

Dormant

7,210 accounts

29

Verified Followers

0.29% of total

2.6%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.03

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Iraq (616) Erbil (75) Kurdistan (67) kurdistan (20) Duhok (15) United States (14) London, England (13) العراق (12) Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (11) United Kingdom (10)

29

Verified Followers

0.29% of total

757

Protected Accounts

7.57% of total

2 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@ragipsoylu 235,598 Journalist Middle East, Turkey, Journalism
@NKossovan 159,326 Writer Writing, Coffee, Pizza
@francediplo_EN 138,363 Diplomacy Foreign affairs, Europe, Diplomacy
@sarahleah1 86,001 Human Rights Human Rights, Middle East, Advocacy
@eqanbar 73,742 Politician GOP, Veteran, Foundation
@sidkizilan 57,507 Lawyer Hukuk, Siyaset, Medya
@zemant 54,712 Comedian jokes, gremlins, retweeting
@NikosMichailid4 36,744 - -
@alharby_02 35,294 - -
@jiyargol 32,614 - -

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

kurdistan (162) kurdish (61) iraq (57) international (56) student (51) university (49) kurd (48) love (47) life (47) journalist (45)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#kurdistan (8) #kurd (4) #humanrights (4) #politics (4) #middleeast (2) #mena (2) #tamils (2) #un (2) #nato (2) #yazidigenocide (2)

4,165

Followers With Bio

5,835

Followers Without Bio

41.65%

% With Bio

58.35%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,248 analyzed

1,557

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

1,557

Total Retweets

311

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

20%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Diplomacy International Relations Cultural Communication Government Affairs Kurdish Identity
KRG Dept. of Foreig…
@KRG_DFR

RT @IKRPresident: Je condamne l’assassinat des trois Kurdes à Paris. Je remercie le président @EmmanuelMacron pour sa réaction si positive. Je suis convaincu que le gouvernement français rendra justice aux victimes. La France restera un soutien fondamental pour le peuple du Kurdi

2022-12-24
Retweets: 343 Likes: 0 Engagement: 343
KRG Dept. of Foreig…
@KRG_DFR

RT @masrour_barzani: I’m deeply saddened by reports of a vicious attack on a Kurdish family in Konya, Turkey. I convey the deepest condolences of my govt to the family, and expect the perpetrators to be held fully accountable -mb.

2021-07-31
Retweets: 326 Likes: 0 Engagement: 326
KRG Dept. of Foreig…
@KRG_DFR

RT @IKRPresident: I’m delighted to welcome my friend, French President @EmmanuelMacron to Erbil tonight. I look forward to discuss bilateral ties, Iraqi elections and other pressing issues with President Macron. I remain grateful for France’s continued support to the Kurdistan Re

2021-08-29
Retweets: 302 Likes: 0 Engagement: 302
KRG Dept. of Foreig…
@KRG_DFR

RT @masrourbarzani: My message on Kurdistan Flag Day -mb. https://t.co/1H2KjmWgLf

2022-12-20
Retweets: 295 Likes: 0 Engagement: 295
KRG Dept. of Foreig…
@KRG_DFR

RT @IKRPresident: I am delighted to have met my friend President @EmmanuelMacron today in Paris. I reiterated my appreciation for France’s continued support to the Kurdistan Region. We discussed bilateral ties, pressing Iraqi and regional issues, as well as opportunities and cha

2021-03-30
Retweets: 291 Likes: 0 Engagement: 291

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently shares updates on high-level diplomatic meetings, which can drive engagement. It emphasizes cultural and religious messages, such as the Easter greeting, to connect with a broader audience. The account maintains a formal tone, reflecting its official and governmental role.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 77,252
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @KRG_DFR reveals an growing Twitter presence with 77,252 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 18.6 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025