North Korea Condemns U.S. Strike on Iran: A Sovereignty Violation
- On June 23, 2025, North Korea strongly condemned the US military strikes on Iran's three key nuclear sites as violations of Iran's sovereignty and security interests.
- On June 22, the US carried out precision strikes in coordination with Israel, which had initiated military operations targeting Iran earlier in the month, citing concerns about Iran’s nuclear program despite disputed claims of an imminent Iranian attack.
- North Korea, maintaining friendly ties and longstanding suspected military cooperation with Iran, accused the US and Israel of escalating regional tensions and called for the international community to condemn their actions.
- Chun In-bum, a retired South Korean general, stated North Korea will likely accelerate its nuclear program in response, while experts note Kim Jong Un relies on alliances with Russia and China amid rising security risks.
- These events underscore increased regional instability and suggest North Korea might assist Iran in rebuilding missile capabilities, potentially complicating international efforts to curb nuclear proliferation.
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