The Latest: Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea
Asia-Pacific2 sources1 country🔦 Under-reported17m ago
President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back annual joint military exercises with South Korea. The directive was communicated through a social media post.
According to the provided reports, Trump justified the decision by scolding South Korea for failing to help with what is described as his war against Iran, citing the strain that the conflict has placed on the limits of U.S. aircraft carriers, as well as South Korea's lack of assistance in denuclearizing Iran. In the same communication, Trump praised North Korea and its leader while also referencing his good relationship with them.
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WPLG Local 10 (Miami, US) (US)Focuses on military resource strain and South Korea failing to help with Iran.
NYT World (US)Emphasizes the social media scolding, denuclearization of Iran, and praise for North Korea.
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