As North Korea leader Kim Jong Un marked his birthday on Wednesday, some analysts believe the latest escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran may dissuade him from major military provocations for the time being.At a key ruling party meeting held late last year, Kim pledged to unveil a "new strategic weapon" to be possessed by his country "in the near future," while effectively retracting his promise to refrain from intercontinental ballistic missile or nuclear tests.But a source familiar with North Korean affairs said last week's U.S. strike that killed a top Iranian genera…READ FULL ARTICLE
