US Cancels South Korea Marine Drills Over Iran War Demands

The United States has cancelled a joint marine drill with South Korea, with South Korea citing force constraints from the Iran war. The move follows President Donald Trump's order to scale down the separate Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises from 11 days to five. The cancellation was communicated in June, according to one report.

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U.S. Marines Cancel Drill With South Korea, Citing Iran War Demands

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The move to call off the high-profile event was communicated in June, South Korea said. President Trump shortened another joint military exercise earlier this month.

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Euronews 3h ago

South Korea says US cancelled joint marine drills over force constraints from Iran war

The cancellation follows US President Donald Trump's order last week to scale down the separate annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, cutting the joint drills from 11 days to five.

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U.S. Marines Cancel Drill With South Korea, Citing Iran War Demands

The move to call off the high-profile event was communicated in June, South Korea said. President Trump shortened another joint military exercise earlier this month.

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