Senior American official: We will defend our allies in case of a possible North Korean attack
A senior US government official said on Saturday evening that he would defend Japan and South Korea if North Korea attacked Japan and South Korea. |
According to the report of Fars International News Agency, a senior official of the American government said on Saturday evening Tehran time that the United States is ready to guarantee the security of its allies in East Asia in case of a possible North Korean attack.
According to the news network website report “Fox News,” National Security Council strategic communications coordinator John Kirby told reporters at the White House: “We’re doing what we have to do to make sure we can To protect the United States and our allies and partners.” This US Air Force spy plane is equipped with a wide range of sensors to gather information about air defense radars and other signal transmitters.
Kirby added: “The president has allocated more capabilities to the region and we can defend ourselves with our counterparts in Japan and South Korea, especially in the field of trilateral cooperation.” “
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said last Thursday that the country has tested a new cruise missile. This missile is not considered a threat to its neighbors because It is still in the development phase, but eventually this missile will be able to carry a nuclear warhead.
Kirby said: “We know that North Korea is looking for advanced capabilities, including The capabilities of the missile are ballistic and they want to achieve long-term results.”
A US official said: “Currently we do not see any signs of a direct military threat, but we will monitor the actions in close consultation with South Korea and Japan.” We will continue the North Korean military.”
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