Iran denies North Korean delegation is visiting to discuss military cooperation
Tehran insists first visit in five years is to discuss ‘business,’ though expert says they have little but arms to trade
Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanani delivers a statement | Image: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran (April 28, 2024)
Iran has dismissed speculation that a North Korean delegation traveled to the country to discuss military cooperation, stating the visit was purely for business opportunities.
Foreign ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanani blasted “biased speculations” about the purpose of the North Korean visit as “untrue and baseless” during a press conference on Monday, according to the Iran state-run Student News Network.
Iran has dismissed speculation that a North Korean delegation traveled to the country to discuss military cooperation, stating the visit was purely for business opportunities.
Foreign ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanani blasted “biased speculations” about the purpose of the North Korean visit as “untrue and baseless” during a press conference on Monday, according to the Iran state-run Student News Network.
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