North Korea has expressed support for Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader of Iran, following his appointment after the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, during the early stages of the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel.
According to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Pyongyang said it respects the decision of the Iranian people to choose Mojtaba Khamenei as their new leader.
In a statement released Wednesday, North Korea’s Foreign Ministry also condemned what it described as “illegal” military attacks carried out by the United States and Israel against Iran.
The ministry accused the two countries of undermining global stability and threatening international peace through their actions.
North Korea has long maintained diplomatic ties with Iran and has frequently criticised U.S. military activities in the Middle East.
The statement comes as tensions continue to rise in the region following weeks of fighting between Iranian forces and U.S.-Israeli allies.
Analysts say Pyongyang’s support for Iran highlights the growing alignment among countries opposed to U.S. influence in global security matters.
