Eli Cohen, the Israeli Foreign Minister, on Wednesday, June 7, during his visit to South Korea and meeting with his South Korean counterpart Park Jin, compared Iran to North Korea and emphasized: "Israel will not allow Iran to become the second North Korea." According to the Jerusalem Post, Eli Cohen added during this meeting: "The world must learn from the experience of North Korea, which achieved nuclear weapons, and stop the Islamic Republic's nuclear program." The Israeli Foreign Minister, referring to the historical, political, security, and economic similarities between Israel and South Korea, stated: "Both countries are leaders in investment and research and development, and will jointly advance collaborations that lead to technological and security advancements." The trade volume between Israel and South Korea has reached $3.3 billion, with a 20% growth from 2021 to 2022. Exclusive; CENTCOM's response to the Fattah missile test: We are ready to counter any threat. Israel's response to the unveiling of 'Fattah': We always have a better response to counter the enemy's boasting. Blinken: Iran will never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons. A group of American lawmakers has called for the expansion of the 'Abraham Accords.'
Israeli Foreign Minister Says We Will Not Allow Iran to Become the Second North Korea
Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, during a visit to South Korea, stated that Israel will not permit Iran to develop nuclear weapons like North Korea. He emphasized the need for the world to learn from North Korea's nuclear experience and highlighted the growing trade relations between Israel and South Korea. This statement underscores Israel's ongoing concerns about Iran's nuclear ambitions.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
During a visit to South Korea, Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen stated that Israel will not allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons like North Korea. He emphasized the importance of learning from North Korea's nuclear experience to prevent Iran from achieving similar capabilities.
- Cohen highlighted the growing trade relations between Israel and South Korea, which reached $3.3 billion.
- He called for international action to stop Iran's nuclear program, drawing parallels with North Korea.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran's nuclear program has been a contentious issue for years, with Israel viewing it as an existential threat. North Korea's successful development of nuclear weapons serves as a cautionary tale for Israel and its allies.
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