As tensions continue to escalate between Washington and Pyongyang, North Korea said on Monday that it will strengthen its nuclear force “to the maximum.”MCMASTER SAYS UNITED STATES MUST BE PREPARED FOR MILITARY OPERATIONS IN NORTH KOREAA spokesman for the North Korea foreign ministry claimed its latest threat came in direct response to mounting warnings by the U.S. that it would no longer stand by while North Korea tests its nuclear arsenals. Last week, President Donald Trump said a “major, major conflict” with North Korea has been a possibility. The U.S. has sent an aircraft carrier group to the waters off North Korea to carry out drills with South Korea. On Saturday, North Korea conducted another missile test. None of us can accept a North Korea with a nuclear weapon.”The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Source: Fox News May 01, 2017 13:45 UTC