Kim Jong Un says Iran war justifies North Korea's nuclear deterrence

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has defended his countryrsquos nuclear weapons programme citing the ongoing Iran conflict as evidence of the need for strong military deterrence reported news agency ANIIn remarks reported by state media Kim asserted that national security and sovereignty can only be ensured through powerful defence capabilities signalling a continued commitment to strengthening North Korearsquos nuclear arsenalIran Conflict Cited as Strategic JustificationSpeaking at a session of North Korearsquos Supreme Peoplersquos Assembly Kim pointed to the ongoing war involving Iran as a key example of global instability He accused the United States of engaging in military interventions and conflicts across regions using the current crisis as justification for Pyongyangrsquos nuclear posture reported ANIAccording to reports Kim stated that a nationrsquos dignity and longterm security depend on possessing strong military capabilities including nuclear deterrenceNorth Korea Vows to Strengthen Nuclear ArsenalKim reaffirmed that North Korea will continue to enhance its ldquodefensive nuclear deterrencerdquo and maintain a state of readiness to respond swiftly to any perceived threats reported ANIHe emphasised that the country would further solidify its status as a nuclear weapons state and remain prepared to counter what it described as hostile actions from adversaries reported ANISharp Rhetoric Against South KoreaIn a significant escalation Kim also labelled South Korea as the ldquomost hostile nationrdquo and warned of severe consequences if Seoul engages in actions perceived as provocativeHe stated that Pyongyang would formally disregard and ignore South Korea in its policies while maintaining readiness to respond to any confrontationTrump Signals Possible Negotiations with IranMeanwhile US President Donald Trump indicated that negotiations with Iran may be underway and expressed optimism about a possible end to the conflictTrump claimed that Iranrsquos military capabilities had been significantly weakened and suggested that diplomatic efforts could lead to a resolution though he stopped short of confirming any formal agreementIran Denies Talks Conflict ContinuesIran however has denied reports of ongoing negotiations maintaining that peace can only be achieved if military actions by the United States and Israel ceaseThe conflict has continued to escalate with Iranian forces reportedly launching multiple waves of retaliatory strikes further complicating prospects for immediate deescalation reported ANIGlobal Security Concerns DeepenKim Jong Unrsquos remarks come at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions with the West Asia conflict influencing strategic calculations across multiple regions reported ANIHis statement underscores how the crisis is being interpreted beyond the Middle East potentially shaping defence policies and military postures in countries like North KoreaAs diplomatic efforts remain uncertain and hostilities continue the situation is likely to have farreaching implications for global security and nuclear nonproliferation effortsWith inputs from ANI