The successful nuclear test conducted by North Korea, which involved the explosion of a uranium-based atomic bomb, has given rise to deep concern in Israel.
The test is seen primarily as a North Korean exercise in sales promotion to Iran and other potential customers in the Middle East who may be interested in purchasing nuclear weapons. It is feared that North Korea, which for years has been providing various countries in the Middle East with missile technology, is liable to become a supplier of nuclear technology and weapons to the region, as well. So far, it is not clear to what extent Iran was involved in the test. In any event, another nuclear test may be expected in the near future.