North Korean state media have issued a condemnation of the United States and Israel for their alleged unlawful aggression against Iran, framing the situation as a brewing conflict. However, a significant omission in this coverage was the absence of any reference to the reported death of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, along with several members of Iran's high leadership. This deliberate exclusion raises questions about North Korea's political messaging and internal narrative stability.

According to analysts, including those from CNN, this omission is not accidental but rather a calculated move by the North Korean regime. The political doctrine of North Korea relies heavily on the perceived invulnerability of its leader, Kim Jong-un. Public acknowledgment of the violent elimination of another supreme authority could establish a dangerous precedent within North Korean society, where the sanctity of leadership is a cornerstone of the regime's stability.

By neglecting to mention Khamenei's death, North Korea aims to maintain its mythos of a nearly untouchable leader, thus protecting its internal narrative from being undermined. Such a narrative is crucial in reinforcing the regime's authority, preventing potential dissent by reminding citizens of the severe consequences that can arise from perceived vulnerabilities, even among powerful figures in tightly controlled states.