North Korea Denounces U.S. Airstrikes Against Iran-Backed Houthi Rebels
North Korea condemned U.S. airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels, demanding a cessation of military force. The DPRK criticized joint U.S.-ROK military drills, threatening severe retaliation. Additionally, yellow dust alerts have been issued amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.
North Korea has issued a formal denunciation of the recent United States airstrikes targeting Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, insisting that the U.S. should cease the use of force against this group. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is believed to have previously supplied arms to the Houthis. The North Korean defense ministry expressed further discontent regarding the joint military drills conducted by the U.S. and South Korea, known as Freedom Shield, despite the exercises concluding the day before their statement.
In their criticism, North Korea threatened to “use the most deadly military means” in retaliation for the Freedom Shield joint drills, which they perceive as provocative training for invasion. Additionally, state media reported that authorities have issued alerts regarding hazardous yellow dust weather conditions affecting the region, further complicating the current geopolitical climate.
In summary, North Korea’s recent condemnation of U.S. military actions highlights its ongoing tensions with the U.S. regarding foreign policy in the Middle East, particularly concerning the Houthis. The North’s retaliation threats in response to the Freedom Shield drills underscore the fraught military relations in the region. The issuance of yellow dust alerts adds a further layer of concern to the current situation.
Original Source: www.nknews.org
