Summary
North Korea has voiced support for Iran's appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as the new supreme leader. North Korea also criticized the United States and Israel for their recent military attack on Iran. In other news, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw another missile test.
Key Facts
- North Korea expressed respect for Iran's choice of Mojtaba Khamenei as the supreme leader.
- Mojtaba Khamenei is the son of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- North Korea condemned the recent U.S. and Israeli military attack on Iran.
- The attack on Iran began 12 days ago and was described by North Korea as "gangster-like conduct."
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a test of strategic cruise missiles.
- The missile test was carried out from North Korea’s largest naval destroyer, the Choe Hyon.
- Kim Jong Un emphasized the importance of maintaining North Korea's nuclear deterrent.
- The U.S. has a long-standing goal to end North Korea’s nuclear program, but progress has been limited.
