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JUST IN; North Korea Leader Kim Jong Un Accuses United States and Israel of Being “Terrorist States,” Labels Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu War Criminals While Pledging Nuclear Weapons and Military Aid to Iran See details 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
Sensational social media posts circulating in late October 2026 claim that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has newly accused the United States and Israel of being “terrorist states,” labeled U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as war criminals, and pledged nuclear weapons along with military aid to Iran. No official statements from North Korean state media, including the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), or reports from major international outlets have confirmed any such recent remarks matching this description as of October 22.
Earlier in 2026, particularly in a March address to the Supreme People’s Assembly, Kim did criticize U.S. actions related to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, describing them as “state terrorism and aggression.” He used the situation to reaffirm that North Korea’s nuclear arsenal was “irreversible” and necessary for deterrence, while vowing readiness to respond to confrontation. Notably, those comments avoided direct personal attacks on Trump and made no specific references to Israel, Netanyahu, or any commitment of nuclear weapons or military assistance to Tehran.
Independent fact-checks have previously debunked similar viral claims, such as assertions that North Korea threatened nuclear strikes on Israel or dispatched nuclear-armed vessels to aid Iran. Those reports were found to rely on fabricated or misattributed material with no basis in KCNA releases or verified intelligence. North Korea maintains longstanding rhetorical hostility toward the United States and has deepened military ties with Russia, including troop and arms support for the Ukraine conflict, but public pledges of nuclear sharing with Iran have not materialized in official channels.
In more recent developments this month, Kim has focused on showcasing advanced weaponry. State media reported his visit to a newly opened Defense Revolution Museum, where displays included the Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile, described as capable of reaching the U.S. mainland and beyond. He has also criticized U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and sent a birthday message to Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirming support for Russia’s military efforts.
U.S. President Trump has publicly expressed openness to a possible meeting with Kim during a planned Asia trip in November, referring to their past personal rapport. Pyongyang has not formally responded, continuing instead to emphasize the permanence of its nuclear status and conduct missile tests while rejecting denuclearization demands. South Korean and U.S. officials continue to monitor North Korean activities closely amid the elevated regional tensions.
As of the latest available reporting, the specific “JUST IN” claims linking Kim to accusations against Israel and Netanyahu, or to nuclear pledges for Iran, remain unsubstantiated. North Korea’s information environment is tightly controlled, and unverified social media posts frequently amplify or invent statements. Observers rely on official KCNA releases and corroborated intelligence for accurate assessments of Pyongyang’s positions.