Did Israel Attack North Korea Embassy? Fact-Checking Viral Claim About Missile Strike Amid Iran War A viral claim circulating on social media alleged that Israel had launched a missile strike against the North Korean embassy in Tehran, Iran. The claim was accompanied by an attributed statement from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, reportedly condemning the attack as a "huge mistake." However, multiple fact-checking efforts have found no credible evidence to support the assertion that Israel targeted the embassy or that Kim Jong Un made such a statement. The rumors emerged amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, where Israel and the United States have been engaged in a conflict with Iran. The situation escalated after joint Israeli and U.S. strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, leading to retaliatory attacks on energy infrastructure and other targets. Despite the ongoing hostilities, there are no verified reports of the North Korean embassy in Tehran being struck. Fact-checkers, including Grok, have analyzed the social media claims and concluded they are unverified. The AI chatbot noted that while the rumor suggested Israel damaged the embassy, no major news outlets such as Reuters, NK News, or KCNA confirmed the incident. Additionally, North Korea’s official statements have not specifically referenced the embassy being attacked. Instead, the country has condemned U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran as "illegal aggression" and expressed support for Iran’s new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. North Korea’s foreign ministry spokesperson reiterated its stance, stating, “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.#tehran #mohammad_khamenei #ayatollah_khamenei #kim_jong_un #north_korea_embassy
