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North Korea Condemns U.S. Strikes in Iran as Aggression

3/1/2026

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North Korea's Foreign Ministry condemned Israeli and U.S. air strikes in Iran as illegal aggression and sovereignty violations.
The ministry's spokesman said the U.S. operation was anticipated due to its "hegemonic and gangster-like" behavior.
The statement called on regional countries to help restore peace and stability in the Middle East.
Smoke was reported rising over Tehran after the strikes on March 1.

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North Korea's Foreign Ministry condemned Israeli and U.S. air strikes in Iran as illegal aggression and sovereignty violations.
The ministry's spokesman said the U.S. operation was anticipated due to its "hegemonic and gangster-like" behavior.
The statement called on regional countries to help restore peace and stability in the Middle East.
Smoke was reported rising over Tehran after the strikes on March 1.