Why Iran and North Korea are ‘highly likely’ to revive missile and nuclear cooperation

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Park Chan-kyongMarch 12, 2026 at 01:00 AM
Why Iran and North Korea are ‘highly likely’ to revive missile and nuclear cooperation

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Analysts predict that Iran and North Korea are likely to revive their missile and nuclear cooperation after the current conflict impacting Iran's infrastructure subsides. This renewed partnership is expected due to their shared antagonism towards the United States and a history of military collaboration. North Korea is suspected of previously providing missile technology and uranium enrichment assistance to Iran. Experts suggest that Iran will seek North Korea's help in rebuilding its uranium enrichment facilities and securing capabilities for retaliatory attacks. North Korea recently expressed support for the election of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s supreme leader, further indicating strengthening ties between the two nations.

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north korea 100% iran 100% missile cooperation 90% nuclear cooperation 90% uranium enrichment 70% us 70% military cooperation 60% retaliatory attacks 50% strategic rival 50% mojtaba khamenei 40%

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Iran

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