# Pentagon says North Korean missile launch poses no threat to US, allies

https://mins.news/en/item/20229

- TASS, 2026-08-12 13:32 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2171927

> The Pentagon said North Korea’s recent missile launch does not pose a threat to the United States or its allies. Washington is aware of the launch, according to a statement from the command. The statement offered the assessment without providing additional details. The remarks concern the recent missile activity and its reported implications for the US and allied countries.

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