North Korea Endorses Iran's New Supreme Leader Amid U.S.-Israel Tensions
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North Korea backs Iran's new supreme leader – North Korea announced support for Mojtaba Khamenei’s election as Iran’s supreme leader, noting respect for the Iranian people’s right to choose after his father’s death in U.S.-Israeli attacks on Tehran [1].
Mojtaba Khamenei elected by Assembly of Experts – Iran’s Assembly of Experts selected Mojtaba Khamenei, son of late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the new supreme leader on Sunday, prompting the North Korean response [1].
Spokesperson cites respect for Iranian sovereignty – A North Korean foreign‑ministry spokesperson, quoted by the Korean Central News Agency, said the country respects the rights and choice of the Iranian people to elect their leader [1].
North Korea condemns U.S.-Israel actions as illegal – The spokesperson denounced U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran as illegal attacks that threaten regional peace and global stability [1].
Statement emphasizes concern over regional instability – The spokesperson expressed serious concern that aggression by the U.S. and Israel is destroying foundations of regional peace and escalating worldwide instability [1].
AFP photo depicts newly elected leader – An AFP‑supplied photograph shows Mojtaba Khamenei, confirming his new role as Iran’s supreme leader [1].
- North Korean foreign‑ministry spokesperson – Stated that North Korea “respect[s] the rights and choice of the Iranian people to elect their supreme leader” and “strongly denounce[s] the acts of aggression by the U.S. and Israel” as illegal attacks.
- Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) – Reported the spokesperson’s remarks to the public.