Why Trump’s bombing of Iran will only bolster North Korea’s nuclear resolve
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The message Trump’s bombing of Iran sends to North Korea
- North Korea is closely observing US and Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear infrastructure, interpreting them as validation that full nuclear capability prevents war, unlike half-measures.
- Analysts suggest these events reinforce Pyongyang's conviction that its decision to develop nuclear weapons was correct and that it should not have negotiated them away.
- North Korea's foreign ministry has issued strong condemnations of the US and Israeli actions against Iran, accusing them of escalating tensions and trampling on sovereignty.
- Despite historical military ties and shared anti-Western sentiment, North Korea has notably refrained from expressing direct support for Iran in its official statements.
- Experts highlight that North Korea's advanced nuclear program makes it less vulnerable to such strikes compared to Iran, potentially leading Pyongyang to strengthen military cooperation with Tehran or form an anti-US coalition.