WASHINGTON: The Pentagon on Thursday declined to comment on an NBC report about possible pre-emptive action against North Korea, saying, as a policy, it does not discuss future operations 鈥渘or publicly speculate on possible scenarios.鈥�
鈥淐ommanders are always considering a full range of options to protect against any contingencies,鈥� Dana White, a Pentagon spokeswoman, said in a statement. Reuters had queried the Pentagon about the report.
鈥淥ur commitment to the defense of our allies, including the Republic of Korea and Japan, in the face of potential threats, remains steadfast.鈥�