North Korea has expressed support for Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and condemned what it called “illegal” attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel. The statement was released through the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on behalf of North Korea’s Foreign Ministry. A ministry spokesperson said Pyongyang respects Iran’s right and choice in appointing Khamenei as its new Supreme Leader, following the succession from his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

According to the KCNA report, North Korea declared its backing for Khamenei’s appointment and voiced strong criticism of the US and Israel for their military actions against Iran. The spokesperson accused both countries of undermining regional peace and security and increasing instability in the international arena.

The statement underscores North Korea’s alignment with Iran amid heightened tensions involving Western powers, reflecting continued solidarity between the two nations against perceived external aggression.