North Korea carried out a similar missile test from the vessel last week, claiming the country was in the process of “arming the Navy with nuclear weapons”. This comes in the backdrop of North Korea putting its weight behind Iran's new Supreme Leader as it also condemned the US' strikes against Iran. The concern however remains – what actual war is North Korea talking about? The drills were highlighted by the North “as not merely defensive and routine, but ultimately attempts at a preemptive war”. On February 28, the United States and Israel launched multiple strikes on Iran and Iran responded with its own strikes against Israel and Gulf states with US bases.

Source: Mint March 11, 2026 13:25 UTC