By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu
North Korea has publicly sided with Iran, condemning Israel’s recent military actions and warning Western nations against further involvement in the region.
In a statement released by state-run KCNA on Thursday, Pyongyang’s Foreign Ministry called Israel’s strikes on Iranian civilian and nuclear facilities “crimes against humanity” and labeled them as “state-sponsored terrorism.”
The ministry warned that continued aggression could spark a larger war in the already unstable Middle East.
“Israel, with backing from the U.S. and its allies, has become a dangerous force undermining peace and security, not just in the region but globally,” the statement said.
North Korea also criticized the U.S. and European countries for what it described as interfering in Iran’s right to self-defense, calling on them to stop “fueling the flames of war.”
These comments came shortly after former U.S. President Donald Trump declared he had lost patience with Iran. In response, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei rejected U.S. demands and warned of “irreparable damage” if the U.S. escalates further.
Reports suggest Trump had approved plans for military action against Iran but was holding off to see if diplomacy could still work.
