The Guardian: Mattis on North Korea: any threat to US will be met with 'massive military response'
Speaking outside the White House, US defence secretary told Kim Jong-un to de-nuclearise the Korean peninsula
The US defence secretary warned North Korea that any threat to the US or its allies would be met with a “massive military response” on Sunday, as the Trump administration scrambled to respond to Pyongyang’s claim it has tested a powerful hydrogen bomb that can be loaded on to an intercontinental ballistic missile.
“We are not looking to the total annihilation of a country, namely North Korea,” said James Mattis, speaking outside the White House, but “we have many options to do so”.
Read more ....
More News On U.S. Defense Secretary Mattis' Statement That Threats From North Korea Will Bring A Massive Military Response
Mattis: NKorea threat would bring massive military response -- AP
North Korea conducts hydrogen bomb test; U.S. pledges 'massive' response if attacked -- Reuters
North Korea nuclear threat: Mattis warns of 'massive military response' -- BBC
US not looking at 'total annihilation' of North Korea but has 'many options', says Defence Secretary -- The Independent
Mattis warns North Korea of 'massive military response' if it threatens US, allies -- The Hill
Mattis warns of 'massive military response' if North Korea threatens attack -- Politico
Mattis warns of 'massive,' 'overwhelming' military response to North Korea after meeting with Trump -- Business Insider
