The U.S. sent two nuclear-capable strategic bombers buzzing over ally South Korea on Tuesday in a show of force meant to impress upon North Korea Washington's commitment to Seoul after Pyongyang's fifth nuclear test days earlier.
Yet, in an apparent carrot-and-stick approach, the U.S. envoy to the Koreas said Washington has left the door open for talks, should the North make prove ready to negotiate "sincerely."
The battle-tested B-1B bombers, flying from Andersen Air Force Base in Guam, conducted a low-altitude flight over South Korea's Osan Air Base, about 120 km from the demilitarized zone border with the North.
With your current subscription plan you can comment on stories. However, before writing your first comment, please create a display name in the Profile section of your subscriber account page.