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As tensions continue in the Middle East, new reports are shedding light on the origins of Iran’s growing missile capabilities. Experts say a key ally—North Korea—has played a central role in building the very systems now threatening U.S. and allied forces.
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From Fox News:
The Islamic Republic of Iran’s vast missile system is the brainchild of the U.S.-designated state-sponsor of terrorism, the communist North Korea regime, which works hand in glove with Iran, according to one of the world’s leading experts on the Iran-North Korea strategic alliance.
“The missile launched at Diego Garcia was a Musudan. The Iranians bought 19 of these from the North Koreans and took delivery in 2005. They have had this capability since 2005 — and this is no ‘secret weapon,’” Bruce Bechtol, who co-authored with Anthony Celso the groundbreaking book “Rogue Allies: The Strategic Partnership Between Iran and North Korea,” told Fox News Digital.
Bechtol said, “The most important threat from Iran as the war with the United States and Israel has evolved has been the ballistic missiles, launched not only at U.S. facilities and Israeli cities, but also at neighboring Islamic countries. Thus, it is important to consider this capability and where Iran got it.”
The growing threat from Iran’s missile arsenal is not a recent development—it is the result of decades of cooperation between Iran and North Korea. According to experts, North Korea has supplied Iran with missile systems, technology, and even the infrastructure needed to produce and improve these weapons domestically. Systems like the Shahab-3, Emad, and Ghadr missiles are all rooted in North Korean designs, demonstrating how deeply intertwined this partnership has become.
This alliance is not merely transactional—it is strategic. North Korea provides weapons, expertise, and technical support, while Iran supplies cash and oil in return. This exchange has enabled both regimes to strengthen their military capabilities while circumventing international pressure. Reports also indicate that North Korea helped Iran build key missile facilities, further embedding this partnership into Iran’s long-term military strategy.
The implications of this relationship are far-reaching. Iran has used these missile systems not only against Israel, but also against U.S. positions and neighboring countries. The ongoing conflict has highlighted just how advanced and dangerous these capabilities have become, with some systems capable of carrying large and highly destructive warheads. This raises serious concerns about regional stability and the potential for escalation.
This partnership underscores the reality of alliances between regimes that oppose freedom and promote instability. Scripture reminds us that nations often align themselves in ways that advance darkness rather than truth. Yet we should also remember that God is sovereign over nations and leaders alike. Intercessors can pray that these alliances would be disrupted, that supply chains fueling violence would be cut off, and that truth and justice would prevail over systems built on destruction.
Intercessors, pray for wisdom for President Donald Trump and U.S. leaders as they respond to these growing threats. Ask God to disrupt alliances that fuel violence, to protect innocent lives, and to bring stability to the region. Pray that truth would prevail and that God’s purposes would be accomplished in the midst of conflict.
Intercessor, share this article and pray boldly—God is at work even in the midst of global conflict.
(Excerpt from Fox News. Photo Credit: Kremlin.ru, CC BY 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=174285309)
