- By Nidhi Giri
- Wed, 25 Mar 2026 03:53 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
In recent remarks, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has strongly criticised the United States' war with Iran. Addressing the Supreme People’s Assembly, Kim argued that recent global developments reinforce his country’s decision to retain its nuclear weapons, while accusing Washington of engaging in "state-sponsored terrorism and aggression".
As reported by KCNA, Kim on Tuesday accused the US of carrying out "terrorism and invasions" across different regions, referring to Washington's ongoing conflict in the Middle East. He did not directly mention US President Donald Trump or Iran by name.
"Dignity, interest and the final victory of a country can only be guaranteed by the most powerful might," the KCNA quoted Kim as saying. "Whether the enemies choose confrontation or peaceful coexistence, that's their choice, and we are ready to respond to any choice."
He vowed to further advance North Korea's "defensive nuclear deterrence" and maintain a "prompt and precise" response posture for its nuclear forces to address "strategic threats" to national and regional security, reported KCNA.
Kim further remarked that North Korea’s nuclear status is now "irreversible".
Meanwhile, the US has sent Iran a 15-point plan and ceasefire proposal to end the war in the Middle East. The peace plan was shared with Iranian officials Tuesday via Pakistan, according to the New York Times.
ABC News quoted sources saying the plan addresses Iran's ballistic missile and nuclear programs as well as maritime routes, but would not provide any other details – including which Iranian officials were sent the proposal. It is also unclear whether Israel has signed onto the proposal.
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According to the Wall Street Journal, the 15-point plan calls on Iran to dismantle its three main nuclear sites and end any enrichment on Iranian soil, suspend its ballistic-missile work, curb support for proxies and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
(With agency inputs