Coverage dated September 29, 2026 to September 30, 2026

Trump Says 'Friend' Kim Jong Un Sets North Korea Apart From Iran on Nukes

Headline from Newsweek

Trump described Kim Jong Un as a “friend” when asked why Iran should not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons.

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Newsweek
Trump Says 'Friend' Kim Jong Un Sets North Korea Apart From Iran on Nukes (opens Newsweek)
Published Sep 29, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
Trump described Kim Jong Un as a “friend” when asked why Iran should not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons.
Independent Journal Review
Trump calls Kim Jong Un friend and says nuclear threat manageable (opens Independent Journal Review)
Published Sep 29, 2026
Independent Journal Review's feed description
President Donald Trump said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is his friend and argued that their relationship makes Pyongyang’s nuclear situation different from Iran’s, while saying Kim respects him and the danger would remain manageable under his leadership.
Al Jazeera
Trump calls Kim Jong Un a ‘friend’ and plays down N Korea’s nuclear arsenal (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Sep 30, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description
US president's comments came after he was asked why North Korea can have nuclear weapons when Iran cannot.