North Korea Condemns US Strike on Iran, Calls for Unified Rejection of US and Israeli Actions

On August 4, 2024, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was present at a ceremony marking the delivery of tactical ballistic missiles to the military, as reported by the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). In a statement released by North Korea's state media, the country expressed strong disapproval of the U.S. strike on Iran, labeling it a serious breach of that nation’s security and territorial rights.

The North Korean foreign ministry characterized the actions of the United States and Israel as prime instigators of unrest in the Middle East, attributing the ongoing tensions to what they described as Israel’s aggressive actions and land expansion supported by Western powers. An unnamed spokesperson emphasized the importance of the global community uniting in condemnation of the U.S. and Israel’s confrontational behaviors, calling it critical for safeguarding all sovereign nations’ rights. This statement reinforces the historically friendly relations between North Korea and Iran, particularly in terms of suspected military collaboration, particularly in ballistic missile technology development.