Fact Check: Did Israel attack the North Korea embassy in Tehran?

A claim that the North Korea embassy in Tehran was attacked is going viral amid growing tensions of possible long-term war between the West and Middle East region. Several claims circulating on social media platforms say that Israeli missiles allegedly struck the North Korea’s embassy in Tehran, Iran.

After which, unverified social media profiles are sharing posts on Kim Jong Un reaction to the viral claim. An apparent statement in circulation, shared widely on X claimed that North Korea’s President has said “Israel made a huge mistake.”

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Kim Jong Un says Israel made a “big mistake” by striking the Iranian embassy in Tehran. pic.twitter.com/TiJmeTjEue
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So, did Israeli missiles attack the North Korea Embassy in Tehran?

The answer is No. No official communication from the North Korean government or state media has confirmed the attack news, and no credible news sources reported on this viral claim.

Is North Korea’s statement “Israel made a huge mistake” true?

No, this statement is not true. No official statements have been posted neither by their spokesperson nor by their President Kim Jong Un.

How has North Korea reacted to recent Middle East tensions?

North Korea has strongly denounced the recent military attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel, condemning both nations for committing an “illegal act of aggression” and breaching Iran’s sovereignty. According to a representative for North Korea’s foreign ministry, the attacks show what Pyongyang referred to as Washington and its allies’ “hegemonic and gangster-like conduct.”

“We express grave concern and strongly condemn the aggression of the United States and Israel, which, by launching an unlawful military attack against Iran, are undermining the foundations of regional peace and security and increasing instability in the international landscape,” the spokesperson said.