The United States says it is prepared to use force against North Korea as it warned the country's actions are closing off the possibility of a diplomatic solution to its missile test.
The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations described Pyongyang’s missile launch as a “clear and sharp military escalation” and warned action would be taken to prevent North Korea becoming a nuclear armed state.
Speaking at an emergency UN security council meeting, ambassador Nikki Haley said North Korea’s test of a missile which had the capability of reaching Alaska had made the world “a more dangerous place”.
She added that while the U.S. is not seeking military confrontation, military options are on the table.
She said: “Their actions are quickly closing off the possibility of a diplomatic solution.
“The U.S. is prepared to use the full range of our capabilities to defend ourselves and our allies.
“One of our capabilities lies with our considerable military forces. We will use them if we must, but we prefer not to have to go in that direction.”
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The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations described Pyongyang’s missile launch as a “clear and sharp military escalation” and warned action would be taken to prevent North Korea becoming a nuclear armed state.
Speaking at an emergency UN security council meeting, ambassador Nikki Haley said North Korea’s test of a missile which had the capability of reaching Alaska had made the world “a more dangerous place”.
She added that while the U.S. is not seeking military confrontation, military options are on the table.
She said: “Their actions are quickly closing off the possibility of a diplomatic solution.
“The U.S. is prepared to use the full range of our capabilities to defend ourselves and our allies.
“One of our capabilities lies with our considerable military forces. We will use them if we must, but we prefer not to have to go in that direction.”
read more at US prepared to use force against North Korea 'if we must'