North Korea's Foreign Ministry has issued a statement expressing support for the recent election of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as the Supreme Leader of Iran. In a response to a question from a reporter, the ministry emphasized the importance of respecting the rights and choices of the Iranian people in selecting their leadership. This endorsement underscores North Korea's alignment with Iran amidst growing tensions in the region, particularly concerning U.S. and Israeli actions toward Iran.

The Foreign Ministry also voiced serious concerns about what it termed 'invasion actions' by the U.S. and Israel against Iran. It condemned these actions as unacceptable violations of Iran's political system and territorial integrity, and denounced any attempts to intervene in Iran's domestic affairs or undermine its regime. This strongly worded statement reflects North Korea's solidarity with Iran in the face of perceived threats from Western powers, framing these actions as universally condemnable and a form of aggression.

This statement marks the second public expression of North Korea’s viewpoint on this issue following the recent escalation of conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Previously, North Korea condemned U.S. air strikes on Iran as 'unlawful acts of invasion and the ugliest violations of sovereignty.' By reiterating its support for Iran's sovereignty and political independence, North Korea seeks to highlight its own diplomatic stance against the influence of the U.S. and bolster its relationship with Iran.