Replies to post #20446 on The Rising Influence of Rising Affluence

[Biowatch]

I apologize for my ignorant comment about North Korea.

You and OakesCS are correct. North Korea does not need those supplies from Iran.

Politico's take is interesting:

Why the Death of an Iranian Commander Won’t Mean World War III

The U.S. dealt a major blow in taking out Iran’s imperial strategist. But the mullahs’ next move likely won’t be a dramatic escalation.

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/01/03/iran-loses-its-imperial-strategist-093175