US President Donald Trump has said that it is not time to talk with North Korea and that all options are open for the defense of the US and its allies. Trump discussed North Korea's latest nuclear test by phone with the Prime Ministers of Australia and Great Britain, Malcolm Turnbull and Theresa May, the White House announced today. In a conversation with May, the US president said that "now is not the time for talks with North Korea and made it clear that all options are open to defend the US and its allies against North Korean aggression." May and Trump expressed determination for close cooperation in strengthening diplomatic and economic pressure on North Korea. In a conversation with Turnbull, Trump confirmed Washington's commitment to the defense of the country and its allies, "using all available diplomatic and military capabilities," according to a statement from the White House. Trump and Turnbull condemned North Korea's "belligerent actions" and confirmed they would step up joint efforts to denuclearize North Korea.
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