Published: June 5, 2026 โข 2:49 PM IST ยท Updated: June 5, 2026 โข 5:27 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Xi Jinping set to travel to North Korea.
Chinese President's first North Korea trip since 2019. Xi's trip โ China's big move to help Iran with missiles?
Over the years, Iran has counted on both Xi and Kim for help.
Cash and survival โ The ties between Iran and North Korea.
After 1979 revolution & war with Iraq, Iran needed weapons...North Korea needed money once Soviet subsidies dried up...Analysts: Ideology drove Tehran & cash drove North Korea.