[Iran Special #01] When Iran Tried to Be North Korea – A Strategy Gone Wrong
Iran’s failed attempt to follow North Korea’s nuclear strategy led to Operation Midnight Hammer. Explore Tehran's greatest miscalculation. Table of Contents 1. Iran's Strategic Gamble 2. Why Iran Is Not North Korea 3. Proxy Warfare vs Isolation 4. Civil Society: Iran vs North Korea 5. Operation Midnight Hammer & Its Aftermath 6. Final Analysis – A Failed Imitation FAQ 1. Iran's Strategic Gamble The Iranian regime believed that following North Korea’s model—nuclear capability, repression, and deterrence—would guarantee survival. However, the June 22 launch of Operation Midnight Hammer by the U.S. proved this logic deeply flawed. Targeted airstrikes devastated Iranian nuclear sites, forcing Tehran into an unplanned ceasefire. 2. Why Iran Is Not North Korea North Korea is geopolitically isolated and holds little leverage in global energy or trade. Iran, by contrast, controls access to the Persian Gulf and the...