America Courts North Korea’s Missile Partner, Iran, Even as It Condemns the Latest Test

North Korea’s close cooperation with Iran on ballistic missiles — including those that may in the future carry nuclear warheads — is one of the world’s worst kept secrets.

Japan’s deputy defense minister, Makoto Oniki, speaks to reporters at Tokyo March 24, 2022. Kyodo News via AP

The Biden administration is likely to further sanction North Korea after the communist hermit land renewed its Intercontinental Ballistic Missile testing. At the same time, though, the American side will be courting Pyongyang’s top allies in missile development, offering Tehran sanctions relief and cash in pursuit of a flawed nuclear deal.

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