Iran Press/Asia: In a recent statement, Pyongyang expressed concerns over the escalating military actions by the US, warning of the potential for a real war to break out at any moment. The Defense Department representative highlighted ongoing military exercises, including the Freedom Edge drills with South Korea and Japan, the arrival of the Columbia submarine in Busan, and the flight of the RC-135S reconnaissance aircraft.
The People's Republic strongly urged the US and its allies to cease provocative actions that could lead to armed conflict on the Korean Peninsula.
The Ministry of Defense emphasized the importance of self-defense measures to maintain regional security.
"The Korean People’s Army is closely monitoring the actions of the United States and its allies in the military sphere and, while maintaining full combat readiness, does not exclude any possibilities. If necessary, it will immediately take measures to preemptively contain the threat and achieve the military and strategic goals of the state," Pyongyang warned.
