North Korea Lashes out at Israel over Iran Strike as 'Hideous Act'
Jun 19
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News Summary
North Korea strongly condemned Israel’s recent airstrike on Iran, calling it a “hideous act of aggression” and accusing Israel, backed by the U.S. and the West, of being a “cancer-like” threat to Middle East peace.
A foreign ministry spokesperson warned that the attack risked triggering a full-scale war and denounced it as a violation of Iran’s sovereignty and an “unpardonable crime against humanity.”
The statement reflects the close ties between North Korea and Iran, both of which face international sanctions and have supported Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Commentary
North Korea’s harsh criticism of Israel’s recent airstrike on Iran reveals more than just political alignment—it reflects the Kim regime’s deep fear of facing a similar attack.
Like Iran, North Korea is a heavily sanctioned dictatorship fixated on nuclear weapons development while enduring severe economic strain. Israel’s bold strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities—coupled with open talk of regime change—must have sent a chilling message to Pyongyang.
The attack underscored Iran’s vulnerability, particularly its inability to deter or respond effectively to Israeli air power. For Kim Jong Un, the parallels are deeply unsettling.
This could be a pivotal moment. As the world watches how vulnerable even hardened regimes can be, policymakers—especially in Washington—may begin to see regime change in North Korea not as a distant possibility, but as the only real path to lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula.
