U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates was asked if North Korea was helping Syria in the nuclear realm, but replied only that "we are watching the North Koreans very carefully.
Menteri Pertahanan AS Robert Gates ketika ditanyai apakah Korea Utara membantu Suriah dalam kegiatan nuklirnya, menjawab bahwa "Kami sedang mengawasi Korea Utara dengan amat hati-hati.