In the wake of the U.S. nuclear missile strike on Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has issued one of the strongest condemnations yet, calling the act “a reckless provocation of nuclear imperialism and a crime against humanity.”

From Pyongyang’s state media to closed-door government briefings, North Korea has pledged unwavering support for Iran, framing the attack as “the ultimate proof of the West’s hypocrisy on sovereignty, security, and peace.”

1. Two Nations, One Struggle: Defiance Against the West

North Korea and Iran have long shared a geostrategic bond, grounded in:

• Resistance to U.S. dominance

• Pursuit of sovereign defense capabilities

• Support for multipolarity and non-alignment

Both nations have faced crippling sanctions, military threats, and global isolation — and both have responded with an unrelenting commitment to independence.

North Korea’s leadership declared:

“Iran bleeds today.
But the nuclear tyrants will answer tomorrow.”

2. Military and Technological Cooperation

Despite secrecy and denials, it is widely believed that Iran and North Korea have collaborated on missile technology, cyber capabilities, and asymmetric warfare strategies. These ties reflect a shared belief in technological self-reliance and deterrent power.

Following the U.S. strike, experts in Pyongyang noted that:

• Iran’s defensive autonomy must be protected at all costs

• The strike may justify new waves of nuclear deterrence development in both nations

• The era of “one nuclear sheriff” is over

3. Propaganda and People’s Mobilization

North Korea’s KCNA state media launched a week-long campaign titled “Crimes of the Empire”, broadcasting Iranian protest footage and framing the strike as evidence of global nuclear apartheid.

Citizens participated in state-organized assemblies chanting:

• “Iran is not alone!”

• “U.S. out of West Asia!”

• “Nuclear for peace, not domination!”

School textbooks and official speeches were updated to include Mahsa Amini’s legacy and the Iranian resistance as modern symbols of anti-Western heroism.

4. Diplomatic Firestorm

North Korea’s Foreign Ministry summoned its ambassadors to discuss an international response, including:

• Supporting a war crimes case at the International Criminal Court

• Offering logistical and intelligence aid to Iran if required

• Lobbying at the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) for a resolution condemning nuclear attacks on sovereign states

While often accused of nuclear brinkmanship, the DPRK framed its response as protecting the global south from Western nuclear hypocrisy.

Conclusion

In the eyes of Pyongyang, the strike on Iran is a mirror of every attack on nations that refuse to kneel.

“North Korea stands with Iran not as an ally of circumstance,
but as a brother in struggle—against empire, against terror, and for a future where sovereignty is not a crime.”