The Pentagon has refused to confirm or deny the speculation. NBC news has reported that a US strike on North Korea may be imminent. According to the report, "The U.S. is prepared to launch a preemptive strike with conventional weapons against North Korea should officials become convinced that North Korea is about to follow through with a nuclear weapons test, multiple senior U.S. intelligence officials told NBC News". This follows speculation that North Korea may test a nuclear weapon to celebrate the 'Day of The Son', the 105th birthday North Korean founder Kim Il-Sung, who was Supreme Leader between 1948 and his death in 1994. The event will occur on the 15th of April. The Pentagon refused to confirm nor deny the report saying, "Commanders are always considering a full range of options to protect against any contingencies". Pentagon Spokeswoman Dana White continued, "Our commitment to the defence of our allies, including the Republic of Korea and Japan, in the face of potential