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strikeAug 17, 2026

The Latest: Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea

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The Latest: Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back annual joint military exercises with South Korea as his war against Iran stretches the limits of U.S. aircraft carriers.

Source: The Associated Press — Read the full report

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  • The Associated PressBy The Associated Press

    The Latest: Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back annual joint military exercises with South Korea as his war against Iran stretches the limits of U.S. aircraft carriers. Trump said South…

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