Iran and North Korea

Iran scores 68/100 toward North Korea (friendliness, support), while North Korea scores 65/100 back.

Iran toward North Korea

Iran and North Korea are described as Moscow's allied partners operating within the same authoritarian axis, suggesting cooperative alignment. Coverage frames them as parallel partners rather than adversaries, implying mutual solidarity even if formal ties aren't detailed.

North Korea toward Iran

North Korea and Iran are consistently grouped as aligned states within a China-Russia-NK authoritarian bloc, with Lavrov defending both as Russia's allies. No reported hostility between them; their shared strategic positioning implies cordial relations.

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