US Warns of ‘Massive Military Response’ after North Korea Nuke Test

US Defence Secretary James Mattis

Washington, MINA – Any threat to the US or its allies will be met with “massive” retaliation, US Defence Secretary James Mattis warned after North Korea claimed to have tested a hydrogen bomb.
Pyongyang said earlier Sunday it had tested a hydrogen bomb that can be loaded onto an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), shocking its regional neighbours – particularly South Korea and Japan – and provoking worldwide condemnation.

The test at 12:30 pm (0330 GMT) was a “perfect success,” SPA reported, citing North Korean state media.

If confirmed, it would be the most powerful device ever tested by North Korea, and mark a significant step forward in the secretive regime’s nuclear capability.

US President Donald Trump was briefed on all possible military options against North Korea during a meeting with his national security team, Mattis said. (T/RS5/RS1)

Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA)