Did Israel really strike North Korea’s embassy in Tehran? The truth revealed

Tehran: Amid rising tensions in West Asia, viral reports on social media claimed that Israel had attacked North Korea’s embassy in Tehran, prompting an alleged warning from Kim Jong Un calling it a “huge mistake.” Posts on platforms like X and Instagram spread rapidly, creating confusion and concern among global audiences.

However, investigations and official sources confirm that no such attack occurred. North Korea has indeed condemned US-Israeli strikes on Iran as “illegal aggression,” but these statements are aimed at the broader military campaign, not at any embassy in Tehran. The alleged missile strike on North Korea’s embassy is entirely unfounded.

North Korea’s foreign ministry highlighted its support for Iran’s newly elected Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, following the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In its statement, Pyongyang expressed “grave concern” over the US-Israel offensive, warning that such actions undermine regional stability and international security. At no point did North Korea mention an attack on its embassy in Tehran.

Experts note that misinformation often spreads quickly during ongoing conflicts, especially on social media, where unverified claims can gain traction within hours. In this case, the viral posts conflated North Korea’s criticism of US-Israeli strikes with a non-existent embassy incident, amplifying fears without basis.

In summary, while North Korea has voiced opposition to the US-Israeli military actions in Iran, the embassy in Tehran remains untouched. Social media claims of an Israeli strike on the embassy are false and part of the wider landscape of misinformation circulating amid the ongoing Iran–US–Israel conflict.