SEOUL: On Thursday (Jun 19), North Korea fiercely condemned Israel's aggressive strikes igniting its clash with Iran, issuing a stark warning to the U.S. and European nations to stop "stoking the fires of conflict," a foreign ministry spokesperson declared.
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North Korea voiced "deep alarm" over Israel's military assault and strongly condemns it, the spokesperson stated, emphasizing that Israel's slaughter of civilians constitutes an unforgivable atrocity against humanity.
Israel's unlawful act of state-backed terrorism is escalating the risk of a full-scale war across the Middle East, the statement warned, as reported by the state-controlled KCNA news agency.
Israel unleashed devastating strikes on Friday, claiming to target Iran’s nuclear facilities, igniting a ferocious six-day clash with relentless missile barrages traded between the two nations.
On Sunday, Iran declared that Israeli airstrikes had resulted in the tragic loss of at least 224 lives, encompassing high-ranking military commanders, esteemed nuclear scientists, and innocent civilians, with no further updates to the casualty count provided since then.
Since Friday, the Israeli government has reported a death toll of at least 24 individuals and hundreds more wounded within its borders, with accounts confirming that civilians are among those affected by the ongoing violence.
In recent years, North Korea has deepened its ties with Russia, backing Moscow’s military efforts in its protracted conflict with Ukraine.
In January, Russia and Iran signed an extensive strategic partnership deal to strengthen military cooperation, while Kyiv and its allies have repeatedly accused Iran of providing Russia with drones and short-range missiles.
US President Donald Trump ignited rumors of America teaming up with staunch ally Israel for military strikes on Iran, declaring Wednesday that his tolerance for Tehran had worn thin,while hinting talks might still be possible.
He later clarified he hadn’t finalized plans to join Israel in attacking Iran, cautioning that the conflict could topple Tehran’s current regime.
North Korea issued a fiery warning to Trump and others against jumping into Israel’s war.
The ongoing crisis unfolding in the Middle East highlights the deeply destabilizing role played by Israel, with backing from the United States and its Western allies, in undermining peace and security across the region, stated the foreign ministry spokesperson.
The international community is observing closely as Western powers, particularly the US, escalate tensions by opposing Iran’s legitimate right to defend its sovereignty despite Iran being the party under attack, they continued.
The spokesperson further warned that the actions of the US and European nations risk plunging the Middle East into an uncontrollable and potentially catastrophic conflict.
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