Iran Attacks Israel with Ballistic Missiles : The Hidden Threat of North Korea Unveiled !

(feat. Middle East Conflict – Lebanon Hezbollah, Gaza Hamas, Houthis in Yemen, ICBMs, Nuclear Weapon, World War 3)

White House confirmed that Iran was moments away from launching a devastating strike on Israel. Then it happened—200 ballistic missiles streaked across the sky, igniting fears of a broader conflict. As Israeli forces advanced into Lebanon, U.S. intelligence uncovered Iran’s missile preparations, but the sheer scale of the attack took everyone by surprise.

The most alarming twist? North Korea’s covert role in the crisis. Let’s dissect the missile strike—and reveal why North Korea’s involvement raises the stakes even higher.

1. North Korea’s newest missile is the Hwasong-18.

2. Three things are clear about the Hwasong-18.

3. It’s a surface-to-surface missile, it’s new, and it hasn’t been deployed yet.

4. North Korea named its missiles differently based on their type.

5. Surface-to-surface missiles are called Hwasong, submarine-launched are Bukgeukseong, cruise missiles are Geumseong, surface-to-air are Beongae, and anti-tank are Bulsae.

6. The name Hwasong tells us it’s a surface-to-surface missile.

7. The number 18 confirms that it’s the latest model.

9. The term “-type” is important.

10. Once testing is complete and it’s deployed, it will be called “Hwasong-18 ho.”

11. Since it’s called “Hwasong-18-type,” it’s clear it’s in the testing phase.

12. Occasionally, Kim Jong-un rushes things and calls it “ho” before deployment, but this is the general system.

13. The Hwasong-18 is different from older models.

14. It now puts Washington, D.C., within range of a North Korean solid-fuel missile.

15. The Hwasong-18 can carry 1.2 to 1.5 tons of warheads, possibly multiple nuclear warheads, and its range could reach 15,000 km, putting Washington within striking distance.

16. North Korea’s missile development has close ties with Iran.

17. Under the pro-West Pahlavi regime, Iran had strong ties with South Korea, and little interaction with North Korea.

18. The 1979 Islamic Revolution toppled the Pahlavi dynasty, and Khomeini took power, changing the situation.

19. The new regime prioritized religion over freedom, establishing an Islamic fundamentalist state.

20. In 1980, Iraq launched a surprise attack on Iran, leading to a full-scale war.

21. Saddam Hussein believed Iran, in post-revolution chaos, would be easy to defeat.

22. During the Pahlavi era, Iran’s military was powerful thanks to U.S. support, but many skilled officers were purged or fled after the revolution.

23. As Iran became anti-American, their U.S.-made weapons became useless due to a lack of parts.

24. What seemed like an easy victory for Iraq turned into a long, drawn-out war.

25. North Korea’s support for Iran was larger than expected.

26. The Revolutionary Guards took over Iran’s military, but despite strong ideology, they were amateurs in warfare.

27. Thousands of North Korean military officers flew to Iran and directly commanded battalions and companies.

28. So many North Koreans died in the war that hundreds are buried in the Iran-Iraq war cemeteries north of Tehran.

29. North Korea experienced a boom from Iran’s conflict.

30. During the Iran-Iraq war, Iran fought Iraq with weapons supplied by North Korea, from rifles to missiles.

31. Over 70% of the weapons Iran imported during the war came from North Korea.

32. This included missiles, as Iran ran out of its U.S.-made stockpiles early on.

33. Iran bought hundreds of Scud missiles from North Korea and fired them at Iraq.

34. Even after the war, North Korea continued to supply Scud and No-Dong missiles to Iran and helped build missile factories.

35. Iran paid North Korea in U.S. dollars and oil, creating a mutually beneficial relationship.

36. In 2015, Iran made a nuclear deal with the U.S. under President Barack Obama, aiming to lift sanctions and grow its economy.

37. While Iran slowed its nuclear development, it focused heavily on missile technology, which wasn’t part of the agreement.

38. Iran surpassed North Korea in solid-fuel missile technology and even began sharing this knowledge with North Korea.

39. In 2017, John Bolton said that Iran and North Korea were continuously expanding cooperation on ballistic missiles and nuclear weapons.

40. Bolton viewed Iran and North Korea as “twins” in missile and nuclear development.

41. In fact, Iran and North Korea share missile technology.

42. The Hwasong-5 is the same as Iran’s Shahab-1, the Hwasong-6 is the Shahab-2, and North Korea’s No-Dong missile is Iran’s Qadr-110.

43. When you compare Iran’s Qadr and North Korea’s No-Dong missiles, it’s clear they are the same with only different paint.

44. Although it’s unclear how the missile technology is shared, when one develops a new missile, the other soon follows.

45. The U.S. is concerned that Iran and North Korea could pass ballistic missile and nuclear technology to terrorist groups, leading to potential attacks on American soil.

46. U.S. estimates there’s over a 50% chance of a nuclear terror attack happening in the next 10 years.

47. If a nuclear device were smuggled into the U.S. and detonated, it would be difficult to determine whether it was North Korean or Iranian-made.

48. However, the U.S. doesn’t see war with Iran as economically beneficial.

49. While the U.S. could easily win a war with Iran…

50. The only real benefit would be eliminating Iran’s nuclear capability.

51. Over 90% of Iran’s population follows Shia Islam, so even if the government were overthrown, a more hardline group could take power.

52. The U.S.’s main concern is the combination of Iran’s solid-fuel missile technology and North Korea’s nuclear expertise.

53. In Iran’s recent attack on Israel, they only used outdated missiles.

54. Israel knew the launch timing, and the older missiles were intercepted at near 100% accuracy; If Iran uses more advanced missiles in the future, the interception rate may not be as high.

55. In June 2023, Iran unveiled its self-developed hypersonic missile, the Fattah.

56. The Fattah missile can reach speeds of Mach 13 to 15 and travel up to 870 miles (1,400 km). It’s designed to adjust its trajectory even outside the Earth’s atmosphere and comes equipped with stealth technology.

57. The Fattah is believed to be the same as North Korea’s hypersonic missile, the Hwasong-Na, which was tested in April 2024.

58. A close look at the hypersonic missile warheads from both Iran and North Korea reveals striking similarities.

59. The critical question is whether Iran will launch these hypersonic missiles, and if so, whether Israel and the U.S. can successfully intercept them.

60. Currently, the U.S. keeps military forces in South Korea to closely monitor North Korea and ensure stability.

61. In the Middle East, the U.S. has a strong presence to track regional developments and support allies like Israel, including intelligence cooperation with Mossad.

62. Observing how the U.S. and Israel handle Iran’s missile threats could provide insight into how they might respond to North Korea’s missile threats.

63. Around midnight, more flights are being rerouted around the region, indicating increased caution.

One-Liner Comment

Israel continues to escalate tensions across the entire Middle East—from Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the Houthis in Yemen, to now with Iran. If Iran fires missiles, Israel is likely to retaliate with airstrikes targeting nuclear sites.

What’s more, Iran and North Korea have long been sharing missile technology, creating a dangerous alliance. Some even fear this could trigger a larger conflict, possibly a nuclear war or World War 3. With the U.S. elections approaching, it’s crucial to stay informed. Expect more in my upcoming series.