North Korea says Israeli attacks and US military operation against Iran are ’illegal aggression’

North Korea's foreign ministry spokesperson condemned Israel's attacks on Iran and the US military operation as 'illegal aggression' and a violation of national sovereignty in a statement reported by state media Korean Central News Agency on Sunday, March 1. The statement from Pyongyang comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, where Israel and the United States have recently conducted military operations against Iran. North Korea, known for its critical stance toward both Israel and the US, used the opportunity to assert its position on international law and national sovereignty. The statement reflects North Korea's consistent foreign policy of opposing what it perceives as Western military interventions in other countries. The condemnation from North Korea is particularly noteworthy given the country's own nuclear weapons program and its frequent condemnation of international sanctions and military pressure against it. By framing the Israeli and US actions as 'illegal aggression,' North Korea appears to be drawing parallels to its own experiences with what it considers hostile actions from Western powers.