US ready to use ‘nuclear capabilities’ to defend itself & allies from North Korea – Trump

‘The White House has warned that the US is ready to use the “full range” of capabilities at its disposal and might resort to using its nuclear arsenal against North Korea if it continues to threaten Washington or its allies.
On Sunday, President Trump again called Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe by telephone to reaffirm Washington’s commitments to its allies in the region.
“President Trump reaffirmed the commitment of the United States to defending our homeland, territories, and allies using the full range of diplomatic, conventional, and nuclear capabilities at our disposal,” the White House said in a statement.
Both leaders have condemned North Korea’s nuclear test and called Pyongyang’s behavior “destabilizing and provocative actions.”
Trump has also “confirmed the two countries’ ironclad mutual defense commitments, and pledged to continue close cooperation,” the statement read.’
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